BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 6 August 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
2. 07:30
  Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 1
  1/4Was Bat Boy fang-tastic? Paul Roseby searches New York and London for musical failures.
3. 08:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
4. 09:00
  Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy
  Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms: Omnibus—Episode 1
  Ernest Hemingway's moving story of love and war, dramatised by Stephen Keyworth.
2. 13:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 10
  10/13This week our listeners have Susan finding out more about her past.
3. 13:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Sick Rose
  3/6The priestly detective digs around in the murderous world of gardening.
4. 14:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/13The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch.
5. 14:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 15:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
7. 16:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
8. 17:30
  Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 1
  1/4Was Bat Boy fang-tastic? Paul Roseby searches New York and London for musical failures.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Weird Tales—Series 1, Out of the Depths by Melissa Murray
  1/4Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons.
2. 18:30
  Bradbury 13—The Man
  Captain Hart is upset with his welcome when he lands on a planet.
3. 19:00
  Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy
  Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.
4. 22:00
  Saturday Stand-Up—Josie Long
  Josie Long presents 'Trying Is Good', originally performed at 2007's Edinburgh Festival.
5. 23:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—3. Determination
  3/4After Robert and Greg fight over Jenny, ex-fiance Greg will stop at nothing to her back.
6. 23:30
  The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg—4. Confrontation
  4/5Erica confronts the father of Alex's child.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Weird Tales—Series 1, Out of the Depths by Melissa Murray
  1/4Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—The Man
  Captain Hart is upset with his welcome when he lands on a planet.
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
4. 02:00
  Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms: Omnibus—Episode 1
  Ernest Hemingway's moving story of love and war, dramatised by Stephen Keyworth.
5. 03:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 10
  10/13This week our listeners have Susan finding out more about her past.
6. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Sick Rose
  3/6The priestly detective digs around in the murderous world of gardening.
7. 04:00
  Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
  19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
8. 05:30
  Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 1
  1/4Was Bat Boy fang-tastic? Paul Roseby searches New York and London for musical failures.

Sunday 7 August 2011