BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 22 July 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Short Stories by Robert Heinlein—Ordeal in Space
  A thrilling tale delving into the mind of a traumatised spaceman after his return to Earth
2. 00:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4
  4/6One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power?
3. 01:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 4
  4/10What crime scene discovery will put pressure on Quigley?
4. 01:15
  Dick Francis - Straight—Episode 4
  4/8Derek searches for the missing diamonds and makes a discovery about his brother's mistress
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 4. Shady Business
  4/6After two murders in a night, the Roman detective is offered a job by the prime suspect.
6. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
  4/6Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
7. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
8. 03:00
  Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence
  Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.
9. 03:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, The Birthday Bench
  3/5Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth's present causes consternation for his agent Ken.
10. 04:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 8
  8/12Glencora opts for a potentially disastrous course of action to help the prime minister.
11. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Steeple Bumpleigh
  2/7Forced into a meeting at the cottage, Bertie Wooster gets a warning. With Richard Briers.
12. 05:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 5
  5/10Confusion reigns. If Lorna isn't an addict, why does she seem to have a well-used syringe?
2. 06:15
  Dick Francis - Straight—Episode 5
  5/8Derek must risk more danger in order to discover who has taken his brother's diamonds.
3. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 5. The Warning
  5/6The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective.
4. 07:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 4
  4/8George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.
5. 07:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Divorced Doug and Molly find themselves trying again. Stars Robin Weaver.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
7. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  12/13Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.
8. 09:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat
  5/6When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed.
9. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Lazy Sunday
  3/6Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney.
10. 10:00
  Loose Ends—16/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Duncan McNab, Mark Mason and Arthur Smith.
11. 10:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, John Dries Up
  4/5With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
12. 11:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 34, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt hosts the topical comedy gangshow. With special guest Danielle Ward.
3. 13:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 5
  5/10Confusion reigns. If Lorna isn't an addict, why does she seem to have a well-used syringe?
4. 13:15
  Dick Francis - Straight—Episode 5
  5/8Derek must risk more danger in order to discover who has taken his brother's diamonds.
5. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 5. The Warning
  5/6The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective.
6. 14:00
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—20. Futures
  20/20Becky, Jos, Amelia and William's futures are finally decided. Concluded by Stephen Fry.
7. 14:15
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 5
  5/5In 1947's winter, the housewife looks back and ponders the next generation's prospects.
8. 14:30
  The Colonel of The Bridge on the River Kwai—Episode 5
  5/8Toosey improves the camp's sanitary conditions, but is brutalised by Japanese guards.
9. 15:00
  Loose Ends—16/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Duncan McNab, Mark Mason and Arthur Smith.
10. 15:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, John Dries Up
  4/5With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—22/07/2011
  Mel Giedroyc finds out how to cook the perfect barbecue.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 4
  4/8George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.
13. 17:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Divorced Doug and Molly find themselves trying again. Stars Robin Weaver.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Short Stories by Robert Heinlein—The Green Hills of Earth
  Fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways.
2. 18:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  5/6Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth about his father from Kaddah.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  12/13Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 20:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 5
  5/10Confusion reigns. If Lorna isn't an addict, why does she seem to have a well-used syringe?
6. 20:15
  Dick Francis - Straight—Episode 5
  5/8Derek must risk more danger in order to discover who has taken his brother's diamonds.
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 5. The Warning
  5/6The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective.
8. 21:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
9. 22:00
  Now Show Extra—15/07/2011
  Jokes and behind-the-scenes material from this week's Now Show.
10. 22:45
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Things
  4/6The cartoonist has a very removing experience when an expert de-clutters his house.
11. 23:00
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Relationships
  3/6Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  Big Town All Stars—Series 1, If You Sack Me, I'll Leave
  3/4The band must get assertive with scary Lorelei and Johnny's love life is in tatters.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Short Stories by Robert Heinlein—The Green Hills of Earth
  Fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways.
2. 00:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  5/6Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth about his father from Kaddah.
3. 01:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 5
  5/10Confusion reigns. If Lorna isn't an addict, why does she seem to have a well-used syringe?
4. 01:15
  Dick Francis - Straight—Episode 5
  5/8Derek must risk more danger in order to discover who has taken his brother's diamonds.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 5. The Warning
  5/6The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective.
6. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Retreat
  5/6When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed.
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Lazy Sunday
  3/6Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney.
8. 03:00
  Loose Ends—16/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Duncan McNab, Mark Mason and Arthur Smith.
9. 03:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 2, John Dries Up
  4/5With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
10. 04:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 9
  9/12Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government.
11. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 4
  4/8George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.
12. 05:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Divorced Doug and Molly find themselves trying again. Stars Robin Weaver.

Saturday 23 July 2011