BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 23 June 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 8. Marooned
  8/10The crew of Challenger have mounted an escape, but their starship has vanished.
2. 00:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Incredible Encounter with Hugo Rune
  1/13A young man is mysteriously saved from drowning in 1960s Brighton. With David Warner.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
4. 01:30
  Above Suspicion—Episode 3
  3/5With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria.
5. 02:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success?
6. 02:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—21/01/1989
  Humphrey Lyttelton's comedy panel game with Bill Tidy, Willie Rushton and Graeme Garden.
7. 03:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Bob Monkhouse
  Kirsty Young introduces the castaway choices of comedian Bob Monkhouse.
8. 03:50
  Front Row Interviews—Peter Brook
  Peter Brook: The film director talks about his career, in conversation with Kirsty Lang.
9. 04:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
10. 05:00
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
11. 05:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The comic's facing certain death by a shark, when his life flashes before his eyes.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
2. 06:30
  Above Suspicion—Episode 4
  4/5Getting closer to the British agent, couple Frances and Richard have sought friends' help.
3. 07:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?
4. 07:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
  The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
6. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
7. 09:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Singers Tommy and Sheila hit stormy waters performing on a cruise ship.
8. 09:30
  Just a Minute—08/01/2001
  Nicholas Parsons welcomes Clement Freud, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Sue Perkins.
9. 10:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 24
  Alice is doing her best to put a brave face on, and Steve wants to try something different
10. 10:15
  Loose Ends—18/06/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Kathy Griffin, Douglas Henshall and Marcus Brigstocke.
11. 11:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
  The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
2. 12:30
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
4. 13:30
  Above Suspicion—Episode 4
  4/5Getting closer to the British agent, couple Frances and Richard have sought friends' help.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Green, Episode 4
  4/5Wedding bells are in the air, but will Vera be invited?
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 24
  Alice is doing her best to put a brave face on, and Steve wants to try something different
7. 14:30
  Book at Beachtime—Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law, Episode 4
  Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
8. 15:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Reigate Squires
  6/6Burglary and violent death among the Surrey gentry, as the sleuth convalesces.
9. 15:45
  John Major - More Than a Game—Episode 4
  4/5John Major recalls one of the cricket's most enduring figures, WG Grace.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—23/06/2011
  Join Mel Giedroyc as she goes panning for gold and hunting for dragon bones.
11. 17:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?
12. 17:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 9. Star Cluster - Tersus Nine
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew act on suspicions in their battle to find Earth.
2. 18:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Hound of the Hangletons
  2/13Hugo Rune and Rizla attempt to solve the missing spaniel mystery. With David Warner.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
  The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
4. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
5. 20:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
6. 20:30
  Above Suspicion—Episode 4
  4/5Getting closer to the British agent, couple Frances and Richard have sought friends' help.
7. 21:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
8. 22:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
9. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Coach Trip
  4/6Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.
10. 23:00
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London.
11. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Turning 40
  7/7A distraught Robin Wood turns 40, and The Archers goes sci-fi.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 9. Star Cluster - Tersus Nine
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew act on suspicions in their battle to find Earth.
2. 00:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Hound of the Hangletons
  2/13Hugo Rune and Rizla attempt to solve the missing spaniel mystery. With David Warner.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
4. 01:30
  Above Suspicion—Episode 4
  4/5Getting closer to the British agent, couple Frances and Richard have sought friends' help.
5. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Singers Tommy and Sheila hit stormy waters performing on a cruise ship.
6. 02:30
  Just a Minute—08/01/2001
  Nicholas Parsons welcomes Clement Freud, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Sue Perkins.
7. 03:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 24
  Alice is doing her best to put a brave face on, and Steve wants to try something different
8. 03:15
  Loose Ends—18/06/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Kathy Griffin, Douglas Henshall and Marcus Brigstocke.
9. 04:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
10. 05:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?
11. 05:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?

Friday 24 June 2011