BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 5 August 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
2. 06:30
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
3. 07:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
4. 07:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Commodore Goldstein
  17/20Hard-up able seaman 'Taffy' finds himself mistakenly promoted.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 09:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Older Man
  1/8Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.
8. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, People's Parties
  5/6Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards.
9. 10:00
  Loose Ends—30/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Adam Ant, Sahr Ngaujah, Tom Dyckhoff and Michael Simkins.
10. 10:45
  15 Minute Musical—Series 1, Brothers in Arms
  1/6A medieval rock musical, with Tony de Blair and Gordon de Brown heading to Downing Street.
11. 11:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—1. Challis Charm
  1/2In 1943 London, teacher Margaret Steggles falls under the spell of the Challis family.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Commodore Goldstein
  17/20Hard-up able seaman 'Taffy' finds himself mistakenly promoted.
2. 12:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Rhys Thomas talks to Simon Day
  1/6The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
4. 13:30
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 10. Christopher
  10/10The Mystery Man comes to Irene's door - and she has a confession to make to Vera.
6. 14:15
  I'm Here I Think, Where Are You? by Timothy West—5. Another Crack at Lear
  5/5King Lear in Ireland and the Bristol Old Vic. Timothy West reads more letters.
7. 14:30
  Jane Robinson - Bluestockings—Episode 5
  5/5The quest for women's higher education has succeeded, but what next for the Bluestockings?
8. 14:45
  Kenneth Tynan - Theatre Writings—An Open Letter
  5/5The critic's surprisingly negative 1962 review about his idol Laurence Olivier.
9. 15:00
  Loose Ends—30/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Adam Ant, Sahr Ngaujah, Tom Dyckhoff and Michael Simkins.
10. 15:45
  15 Minute Musical—Series 1, Brothers in Arms
  1/6A medieval rock musical, with Tony de Blair and Gordon de Brown heading to Downing Street.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—05/08/2011
  Mel hears from the man behind The Simpsons, Matt Groening.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
13. 17:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
  5/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Commodore Goldstein
  17/20Hard-up able seaman 'Taffy' finds himself mistakenly promoted.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
7. 20:30
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
8. 21:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—1. Challis Charm
  1/2In 1943 London, teacher Margaret Steggles falls under the spell of the Challis family.
9. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Rhys Thomas talks to Simon Day
  1/6The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.
10. 22:30
  Knocker—Privinvasionacy
  1/6Market researcher Ian Dunn seeks the opinions of a hostile public.
11. 22:45
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Truth
  6/6The cartoonist boldly tells the truth to end his series. A less-than-wise career move?
12. 23:00
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Sport
  5/6Probing a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
13. 23:30
  Big Town All Stars—Series 1, If You Scratch My Back
  1/4A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
  5/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
4. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
5. 01:30
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
6. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Older Man
  1/8Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, People's Parties
  5/6Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards.
8. 03:00
  Loose Ends—30/07/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Adam Ant, Sahr Ngaujah, Tom Dyckhoff and Michael Simkins.
9. 03:45
  15 Minute Musical—Series 1, Brothers in Arms
  1/6A medieval rock musical, with Tony de Blair and Gordon de Brown heading to Downing Street.
10. 04:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—1. Challis Charm
  1/2In 1943 London, teacher Margaret Steggles falls under the spell of the Challis family.
11. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
12. 05:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?

Saturday 6 August 2011