BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 3
  3/4Nyssa and Turlough uncover the secrets of the Takers, and the Time Lord walks into a trap.
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars
  5/6The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 5. The Morning After
  5/8Despite his sister Mary's confession, the sleuth's murder mystery is not over yet
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom
  2/6Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.
5. 02:00
  1834—The Time Machine
  2/6As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices.
6. 02:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad
  2/6An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.
7. 03:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 15
  Jamie's got money troubles, while Fallon is all ears.
8. 03:15
  The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Goodbye My Love
  2/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A mother and a wife face a departure.
9. 03:30
  It's a Funny Business—Ted Ray
  Ted Ray relives some of the humorous moments from his career. From 1977.
10. 04:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, Lionheart
  2/3King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir, so he turns to the Crusades.
11. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
12. 05:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Doctors - are they curing us to death? Radio's very own posh paper has the scoop.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 6. In a Fog
  6/8On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Wimsey and Bunter get lost and end up stuck in a swamp.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
3. 07:00
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
4. 07:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Struck by lightning, the comedian's life flashes before him.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
7. 09:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.
8. 09:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—25/05/2011
  Humph's last show features Sound Charades and the Swanee Kazoo.
9. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
  Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
  The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
11. 11:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, John, by the Grace of God
  3/3Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
2. 12:30
  The Gobetweenies—Series 1, Commendation and Competition
  3/4Why won't Lucy's father take her to his own exhibition?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 6. In a Fog
  6/8On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Wimsey and Bunter get lost and end up stuck in a swamp.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
5. 14:00
  Vikas Swarup - Q&A—100,000,000 Rupees
  8/10The sneaky quizmaster shows his true colours in an attempt to derail hopeful champ Thomas.
6. 14:15
  The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Good Evening Mrs Craven
  3/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A wife and a mistress await news.
7. 14:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—8. Tragic Consequences
  8/10Tom and Gatsby's struggle sparks tragic consequences.
8. 14:45
  John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose—Episode 3
  3/10Royal household newcomer Georgy takes a train with the Tsarevich to army headquarters.
9. 15:00
  Have Your Cake—Fairy Cakes
  3/6When her daughter quits art school, Maggie enlists help and gets baking.
10. 15:45
  An Utterly Impartial History of Britain—Revolting Times
  3/5One man, one vote? It wasn't always so, as John O'Farrell explains at length.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/05/2011
  Mel Giedroyc with more of Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass.
12. 17:00
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
13. 17:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Struck by lightning, the comedian's life flashes before him.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 4
  4/4The settlers confront their demons, but as the time travellers leave, one reveals a secret
2. 18:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space
  6/6The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 6. In a Fog
  6/8On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Wimsey and Bunter get lost and end up stuck in a swamp.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
7. 21:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, John, by the Grace of God
  3/3Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies.
8. 22:00
  The Gobetweenies—Series 1, Commendation and Competition
  3/4Why won't Lucy's father take her to his own exhibition?
9. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6From Lord Sugar to Bruce Forsyth, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk.
10. 23:00
  Acropolis Now—Series 1, Sheep
  6/6Socrates and friends enter the Intellectual Olympics, but Heraclitus is side-tracked.
11. 23:30
  Deep Trouble—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A new crew member and a noxious gas make their mark on nuclear submarine HMS Goliath.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 4
  4/4The settlers confront their demons, but as the time travellers leave, one reveals a secret
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space
  6/6The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 6. In a Fog
  6/8On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Wimsey and Bunter get lost and end up stuck in a swamp.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener
  3/6Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.
5. 02:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.
6. 02:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—25/05/2011
  Humph's last show features Sound Charades and the Swanee Kazoo.
7. 03:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
  Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
8. 03:50
  Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
  The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
9. 04:00
  Plantagenet—Series 1, John, by the Grace of God
  3/3Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies.
10. 05:00
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
11. 05:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Struck by lightning, the comedian's life flashes before him.

Thursday 26 May 2011