BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 August 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions
  3/13Captain Jet Morgan is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 3
  3/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Field in Space
  3/5A story of 'the fields of the sky', and one expert whose speciality stuns a whole meeting.
4. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
5. 01:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 1
  1/2Back from the Crusades, detective monk Brother Cadfael faces treachery.
6. 02:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
7. 02:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—03/06/2002
  Humphrey Lyttelton welcomes Jeremy Hardy, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Kalahari Typing School for Men
  3/4Precious learns about her competition, and Mma Makutsi embarks on an enterprise.
9. 03:45
  All the World's a Globe—7. From Nelson to Women's Emaciation
  7/8The emaciation of women in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth.
10. 04:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—3. Elfine's Rights
  3/4Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.
11. 05:00
  Tony's—Series 1, All That Glitters
  6/6The barber decides his corner shop needs a makeover.
12. 05:30
  The Very World of Milton Jones—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Taking a walk in Wales with his son and dog, the comedian falls into a river. From 2001.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
2. 06:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
3. 07:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
4. 07:30
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
  The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
6. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 09/06/1973
  Fast-moving fun from a Slough phone box.
7. 09:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard!
  6/6There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise.
8. 09:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
9. 10:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Admirer
  4/4Precious makes an unhappy discovery and Mma Makutsi finds a fan at the typing school.
10. 10:45
  All the World's a Globe—8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy
  8/8The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century.
11. 11:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again
  4/4As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
  The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
2. 12:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 5, International Diplomat
  2/6Milton is on the run after leaking the UN's emails, except for the Swiss ones - too dull.
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
4. 13:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 9. Brett
  9/10Mystery over Irene's burglary, happenings at The Bothy and Karen's whereabouts.
6. 14:15
  I'm Here I Think, Where Are You? by Timothy West—4. When in Rome
  4/51985: Timothy West is asked to perform before the Pope.
7. 14:30
  Jane Robinson - Bluestockings—Episode 4
  4/5The suffragette movement makes its mark on academia. Miriam Margolyes reads.
8. 14:45
  Kenneth Tynan - Theatre Writings—A Verbal Wizard
  4/5Reviews for The Entertainer, A Taste of Honey and heralding Harold Pinter.
9. 15:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Admirer
  4/4Precious makes an unhappy discovery and Mma Makutsi finds a fan at the typing school.
10. 15:45
  All the World's a Globe—8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy
  8/8The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—04/08/2011
  Actress Anjelica Huston tells us about her father's legendary film The African Queen.
12. 17:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
13. 17:30
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Captain Jet Morgan and his crew face catastrophe when their rocket loses power.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 4
  4/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Collection of Bones
  4/5Troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it comes to an end.
4. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
  The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
5. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 09/06/1973
  Fast-moving fun from a Slough phone box.
6. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
7. 20:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
8. 21:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again
  4/4As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.
9. 22:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 5, International Diplomat
  2/6Milton is on the run after leaking the UN's emails, except for the Swiss ones - too dull.
10. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—David Sedaris
  Humourist David Sedaris chats to Arthur Smith about his forthcoming Edinburgh show.
12. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.
13. 23:30
  Forty Nights in the Wildebeest—Episode 6
  6/6Eavesdropping on Radio 4 newsreaders after hours and visit The Planet of the Grapes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Captain Jet Morgan and his crew face catastrophe when their rocket loses power.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 4
  4/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Collection of Bones
  4/5Troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it comes to an end.
4. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
5. 01:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
6. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard!
  6/6There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise.
7. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Admirer
  4/4Precious makes an unhappy discovery and Mma Makutsi finds a fan at the typing school.
9. 03:45
  All the World's a Globe—8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy
  8/8The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century.
10. 04:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again
  4/4As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.
11. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
12. 05:30
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6Teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.

Friday 5 August 2011