BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 28 June 2011

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 1
  1/3A mysterious alien force takes its toll on the women of a rural village.
2. 00:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Monstrous Mystery of the Moulsecoomb Crab
  4/13Hugo Rune and Rizla uncover an alien plot on the Sussex Downs. With David Warner.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
4. 01:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—1. The Party Game
  1/5Tom Wallace is hypnotised by his brother-in-law. Read by Trevor White.
5. 02:00
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Beleaguered MP Duncan Stonebridge goes on a date - with The Opposition.
7. 03:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
8. 03:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, Baroness Mary Warnock
  6/6The philosopher heads back to her Winchester birthplace, home to her single mother of five
9. 04:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Hamer's Women
  6/8Social reformer Hamer is tempted by Lady Lettice, as his wife fights for the suffragettes.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset.
11. 05:30
  Down the Line—Series 3, Liberal Agenda of Media
  1/6Too much chatter? And name a new planet on award-winning Gary Bellamy's phone-in.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
2. 06:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—2. Abduction
  2/5Tom receives another ghostly visitation - and thinks he knows who it might be.
3. 07:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
  3/4Absconding with £4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
4. 07:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Famous folk's fave shades - and the erratic flex. Radio's posh paper reveals all.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 28/01/1954
  Jimmy seeks Income Tax advice and Pa Glum is baffled by Ron and Eth's wedding gift.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Get Cut Off the Burkiss Way
  2/15Scheherazade's tales prove disappointing.
7. 09:00
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
8. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Patio Marital
  1/4Two Yorkshire builders tool up for a warring couple.
9. 10:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 25
  Spend more time with some of your favourite Archers characters in Ambridge Extra.
10. 10:15
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The River
  3/5A flood causes catastrophe for river-loving William and his young daughter Frankie.
11. 10:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson
  3/6Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.
12. 11:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Take It From Here—From 28/01/1954
  Jimmy seeks Income Tax advice and Pa Glum is baffled by Ron and Eth's wedding gift.
2. 12:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 1, Spying Is Believing
  2/6Grandad Sandy has started snooping on his daughter-in-law Victoria.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
4. 13:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—2. Abduction
  2/5Tom receives another ghostly visitation - and thinks he knows who it might be.
5. 14:00
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 25
  Spend more time with some of your favourite Archers characters in Ambridge Extra.
7. 14:30
  Book at Beachtime—SJ Watson - Before I Go to Sleep, Episode 2
  2/5When she starts losing her memory, Christine's doctor suggests she keeps a journal.
8. 15:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 2, The Greek Interpreter
  3/5Watson meets the detective's brother, as they tackle the case of a Greek captive.
9. 15:45
  Rachel Cusk - The Last Supper—Episode 2
  2/5On a three month break in Italy, the author visits Tuscany and Umbria.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—28/06/2011
  Mel Giedroyc learns about egg throwing and fishing in rural Sweden.
11. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
  3/4Absconding with £4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
12. 17:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Famous folk's fave shades - and the erratic flex. Radio's posh paper reveals all.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
  2/3The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
2. 18:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Lark of the Lansdowne Lioness
  5/13Rune and Rizla collect the tea-flavoured tears of a magical statue. With David Warner.
3. 19:00
  Take It From Here—From 28/01/1954
  Jimmy seeks Income Tax advice and Pa Glum is baffled by Ron and Eth's wedding gift.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Get Cut Off the Burkiss Way
  2/15Scheherazade's tales prove disappointing.
5. 20:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
6. 20:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—2. Abduction
  2/5Tom receives another ghostly visitation - and thinks he knows who it might be.
7. 21:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
8. 22:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 1, Spying Is Believing
  2/6Grandad Sandy has started snooping on his daughter-in-law Victoria.
9. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The funny man throws open his radio drop-in centre for sketches, chat and big, big fibs.
10. 23:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—More Brothers Faversham, Titus Faversham
  1/4The comedy trio's swashbuckling tale of Victorian Britain's greatest sporting hero.
11. 23:30
  The Cabaret of Dr Caligari—The Homeless Who Ate London
  5/6A people-eating blob starts rampaging through the capital. From December 1991.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
  2/3The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
2. 00:30
  The Brightonomicon—The Lark of the Lansdowne Lioness
  5/13Rune and Rizla collect the tea-flavoured tears of a magical statue. With David Warner.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
4. 01:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—2. Abduction
  2/5Tom receives another ghostly visitation - and thinks he knows who it might be.
5. 02:00
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
6. 02:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Patio Marital
  1/4Two Yorkshire builders tool up for a warring couple.
7. 03:00
  Ambridge Extra—Series 1, Episode 25
  Spend more time with some of your favourite Archers characters in Ambridge Extra.
8. 03:15
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The River
  3/5A flood causes catastrophe for river-loving William and his young daughter Frankie.
9. 03:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson
  3/6Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.
10. 04:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
11. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
  3/4Absconding with £4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
12. 05:30
  The Sunday Format—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Famous folk's fave shades - and the erratic flex. Radio's posh paper reveals all.

Wednesday 29 June 2011