BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 29 July 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—4. Sick
  4/5The crew contracts a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.
2. 00:30
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—3. On the Buses
  3/4Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and then escapes to the 24th century.
3. 01:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
  9/10As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
4. 01:15
  Stella Duffy - From the River's Mouth
  A cautionary tale of how the malign and sultry River Thames exacts a watery revenge.
5. 01:30
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
6. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
7. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe
  4/4Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son.
9. 03:45
  All the World's a Globe—3. The Fall of Troy. The Rise of Greece
  3/8From Troy to Rome, the National Theatre of Brent offers their definitive history of Earth.
10. 04:00
  David Wade - Power of Attorney
  Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
11. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Tribulations of an Uncle By Marriage
  3/7After the cottage inferno, Bertie Wooster plots a fake burglary.
12. 05:30
  Double Science—Pilot
  1/6Teacher turmoil at a Sixth Form College for drama over a new female head of science.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
2. 06:15
  Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz
  A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?
3. 06:30
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 4. The Pedlar
  4/6The Roman sleuth sets off with raw recruits to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory.
4. 07:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
5. 07:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 08:00
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Northampton Hunt Ball
  4/26Chief Petty Officer Pertwee receives an invitation and hatches another cunning plan.
7. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us
  13/13Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV.
8. 09:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, The Friendly
  6/6Fists fly when Andy and Robert's football teams meet, but not among the players.
9. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Girls Talk
  4/6Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know.
10. 10:00
  Loose Ends—23/07/2011
  Peter Curran is joined by Rick Stein, Dave Stewart, Ellen Greene and Tim Key.
11. 10:45
  All the World's a Globe—From Scythians to Shakespeare
  4/8From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their history of Earth.
12. 11:00
  Martyn Wade - Stepniak
  True love story of Olive Garnett who falls for a Russian expatriate with a sinister past.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Northampton Hunt Ball
  4/26Chief Petty Officer Pertwee receives an invitation and hatches another cunning plan.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 34, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the topical comedy gangshow.
3. 13:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
4. 13:15
  Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz
  A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?
5. 13:30
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 4. The Pedlar
  4/6The Roman sleuth sets off with raw recruits to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory.
6. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 5. The Stalker
  5/10Irene emails about her grandchild's early arrival, but Vera's getting impatient.
7. 14:15
  The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers—5. Human Cannonball
  5/5Byron and a witchcraft trial judge, plus a man who gets shot out of a cannon.
8. 14:30
  An English Journey—Episode 2
  2/2Poet Lemn Sissay heads north to complete retracing JB Priestley's 1933 tour of England.
9. 15:00
  Loose Ends—23/07/2011
  Peter Curran is joined by Rick Stein, Dave Stewart, Ellen Greene and Tim Key.
10. 15:45
  All the World's a Globe—From Scythians to Shakespeare
  4/8From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their history of Earth.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—29/07/2011
  Summer fun as Mel Giedroyc steps inside a beach hut and tries not to get stung by wasps.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
13. 17:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 18:00
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Spaceship II—5. The End
  5/5The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe.
2. 18:30
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 4, The Northampton Hunt Ball
  4/26Chief Petty Officer Pertwee receives an invitation and hatches another cunning plan.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us
  13/13Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 20:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
6. 20:15
  Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz
  A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?
7. 20:30
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 4. The Pedlar
  4/6The Roman sleuth sets off with raw recruits to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory.
8. 21:00
  Martyn Wade - Stepniak
  True love story of Olive Garnett who falls for a Russian expatriate with a sinister past.
9. 22:00
  Now Show Extra—22/07/2011
  Jokes and behind-the-scenes material from this week's Now Show.
10. 22:45
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Oceanography
  5/6The cartoonist wades into the world under the sea, and gets intimate with a haddock.
11. 23:00
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Religion
  4/6Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  Big Town All Stars—Series 2, The Ballad Of Kenny And Christine
  4/4Kenny's new girlfriend wants to join his a cappella band - but she can't sing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—5. The End
  5/5The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe.
2. 00:30
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
3. 01:00
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
4. 01:15
  Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz
  A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?
5. 01:30
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 4. The Pedlar
  4/6The Roman sleuth sets off with raw recruits to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory.
6. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, The Friendly
  6/6Fists fly when Andy and Robert's football teams meet, but not among the players.
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Girls Talk
  4/6Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know.
8. 03:00
  Loose Ends—23/07/2011
  Peter Curran is joined by Rick Stein, Dave Stewart, Ellen Greene and Tim Key.
9. 03:45
  All the World's a Globe—From Scythians to Shakespeare
  4/8From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their history of Earth.
10. 04:00
  Martyn Wade - Stepniak
  True love story of Olive Garnett who falls for a Russian expatriate with a sinister past.
11. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.

Saturday 30 July 2011