BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 31 May 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Cradle of the Snake, Episode 3
  3/4Can the Time Lord's companions save him, or is the Mara's influence too much to resist?
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid
  3/6The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome...
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 1. The Photograph
  1/5The amateur sleuth's island break is disrupted by a death - and a photo.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience
  6/6Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple.
5. 02:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Down Memory Lane
  3/7Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6MP Duncan welcomes a French delegation - will he end up with 'oeuf' on his face?
7. 03:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 5. 'I'm a mother in need of quiet'
  5/6Agony aunt Sarah tackles more problems, including the case of a mother in need of quiet.
8. 03:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, Mona Siddiqui
  2/6Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic Studies at Glasgow University, returns to Huddersfield
9. 04:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, Episode 3
  3/3The deadly game of deceit and betrayal climaxes at the Berlin Wall.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4With clergy rumours buzzing, Vera is extra busy in the telephone exchange.
11. 05:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, Immigration and Love
  3/6Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in discussing immigration. Stars Matt Lucas.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 2. Nightmares
  2/5The Major's sudden death leaves Miss Marple wondering if it's murder?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
3. 07:00
  The World As We Know It—The Murderer Is in This Very Room
  5/6The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game, organised by The Stranger.
4. 07:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Tea towels are a form of communication. Radio's very own posh paper tells you how.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/12/1953
  Listener confusion over June Whitfield and Alma Cogan - and 'The Glums' are hard up.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, This is Your Life the Burkiss Way
  11/13Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast.
7. 09:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
8. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Salvatore's Apotheosis
  3/6Plethora decides that son and heir Salvatore must be ordained as a priest.
9. 10:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 17
  Chaz is trying to keep out of trouble and Pip's got a lot on her mind.
10. 10:15
  Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
  An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting.
11. 10:30
  It's a Funny Business—Betty Driver
  Coronation Street's legendary barmaid relives humorous moments from career in television.
12. 11:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Looking Glass War, Episode 1
  1/2The department relives former glories over Soviet missiles near West Germany.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/12/1953
  Listener confusion over June Whitfield and Alma Cogan - and 'The Glums' are hard up.
2. 12:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Clare v God
  4/6Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering vicar.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 2. Nightmares
  2/5The Major's sudden death leaves Miss Marple wondering if it's murder?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
5. 14:00
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Future Lost
  2/10Painter Laura's skills are praised by a London artist, but her father hears bad news.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 17
  Chaz is trying to keep out of trouble and Pip's got a lot on her mind.
7. 14:30
  Ian Kelly - Casanova—Episode 2
  2/5The young cleric's affair with a married woman leads to a flight to Constantinople.
8. 14:45
  John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose—Episode 7
  7/10Georgy recounts a dread of Rasputin's betrayal and panic of almost losing his wife.
9. 15:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, A Scandal in Bohemia
  1/12The great detective traces a compromising photo, but meets his match.
10. 15:45
  Will in the World by Stephen Greenblatt—2. Married in Haste
  2/518-year-old Will becomes involved with an older woman.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—31/05/2011
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the history of stories like Hansel and Gretel.
12. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—The Murderer Is in This Very Room
  5/6The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game, organised by The Stranger.
13. 17:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Tea towels are a form of communication. Radio's very own posh paper tells you how.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Cradle of the Snake, Episode 4
  4/4The power of the Mara is released on the unsuspecting Manussans. Stars Peter Davison.
2. 18:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance
  4/6Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
3. 19:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/12/1953
  Listener confusion over June Whitfield and Alma Cogan - and 'The Glums' are hard up.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, This is Your Life the Burkiss Way
  11/13Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 2. Nightmares
  2/5The Major's sudden death leaves Miss Marple wondering if it's murder?
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
7. 21:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Looking Glass War, Episode 1
  1/2The department relives former glories over Soviet missiles near West Germany.
8. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Clare v God
  4/6Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering vicar.
9. 22:30
  Vent—Series 1, Wouldn't You Like to Get Away
  3/6Comatose Ben is taken to a medical conference in Birmingham, but his mind travels to Paris
10. 23:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 2, The Last Laugh
  3/6The embittered writer takes action when he sees his bank statement. Stars Chris Douglas.
11. 23:30
  The Cabaret of Dr Caligari—A Word in Your Ear
  1/6The dark, surreal goings-on in a nightclub owned by Dr Caligari. A late night DJ drops in.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Cradle of the Snake, Episode 4
  4/4The power of the Mara is released on the unsuspecting Manussans. Stars Peter Davison.
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance
  4/6Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 2. Nightmares
  2/5The Major's sudden death leaves Miss Marple wondering if it's murder?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
5. 02:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
6. 02:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Salvatore's Apotheosis
  3/6Plethora decides that son and heir Salvatore must be ordained as a priest.
7. 03:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 17
  Chaz is trying to keep out of trouble and Pip's got a lot on her mind.
8. 03:15
  Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
  An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting.
9. 03:30
  It's a Funny Business—Betty Driver
  Coronation Street's legendary barmaid relives humorous moments from career in television.
10. 04:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Looking Glass War, Episode 1
  1/2The department relives former glories over Soviet missiles near West Germany.
11. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—The Murderer Is in This Very Room
  5/6The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game, organised by The Stranger.
12. 05:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Tea towels are a form of communication. Radio's very own posh paper tells you how.

Wednesday 1 June 2011