BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 11 August 2011

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 8. The Time Travellers
  8/13Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8
  8/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
4. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 01:30
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—2. Warning
  2/6Tricked into abducting the wrong man, Peterson gives a stern warning to the ex-officer.
6. 02:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ad man Ken struggles with the women in his life, and ex-boss Freddie causes a stir.
7. 02:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—10/06/2002
  Humphrey Lyttelton welcomes Jeremy Hardy, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 3, The Return of Note - 7 Premiere
  3/4When Precious Ramotswe's ex-husband turns up to cause trouble, she finds an unlikely ally.
9. 03:45
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Dodgy Phil builds the world's biggest pub named after the Titanic, but is it undrinkable?
10. 04:00
  Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 2
  2/2Which boat will lead the attack on Captain Flint? Jean Anderson and Penny Downie star.
11. 05:00
  Tony's—Series 2, Welcome to Tony's
  1/6Tony's salon needs a stylist - not a mouse-loving pest controller.
12. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
  1/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
2. 06:30
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—3. Grappling
  3/6In his ongoing battle with the evil Peterson, our hero has to grapple with a gorilla.
3. 07:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
4. 07:30
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
6. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 16/06/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor is sick of playing women in the pun-packed sketch show.
7. 09:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.
8. 09:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green guest in the comedy quiz.
9. 10:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 3, The Ceremony
  4/4Precious Ramotswe works her way through her list of problems.
10. 10:45
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4For the Queen's visit, Dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it?
11. 11:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
2. 12:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 5, Gardening Expert
  3/6Milton crosses stamens with a deadly rival in the vicious cut-throat world of gardening.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
4. 13:30
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—3. Grappling
  3/6In his ongoing battle with the evil Peterson, our hero has to grapple with a gorilla.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 4
  4/10On the eve of the 1914 war, Muriel and Connie are single and settled in Marshington.
6. 14:15
  Martin Jarvis - Acting Strangely—National Curriculum
  4/5The actor recalls acting with Judi Dench for Peter Hall and working with Harold Pinter.
7. 14:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—Ring of Lovers
  4/5'A real liar doesn't tell wanton and unnecessary lies. He tells wise and necessary lies.'.
8. 14:45
  Miracles of Life—Episode 4
  4/5JG Ballard recalls his tragic role of a widowed father. Read by James Laurenson.
9. 15:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 3, The Ceremony
  4/4Precious Ramotswe works her way through her list of problems.
10. 15:45
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4For the Queen's visit, Dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it?
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/08/2011
  Mel Giedroyc learns how to shear a sheep and explores a left-handed castle staircase.
12. 17:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
13. 17:30
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9
  9/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:45
  MR James: Ghost Stories—The Haunted Dolls' House
  4/5Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion?
4. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
5. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 16/06/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor is sick of playing women in the pun-packed sketch show.
6. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
7. 20:30
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—3. Grappling
  3/6In his ongoing battle with the evil Peterson, our hero has to grapple with a gorilla.
8. 21:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
9. 22:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 5, Gardening Expert
  3/6Milton crosses stamens with a deadly rival in the vicious cut-throat world of gardening.
10. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes
  5/6Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Doug Stanhope
  Tom Wrigglesworth stands in for Arthur Smith. His guest is Doug Stanhope.
12. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 1, Leslie Phillips
  1/5Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
13. 23:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, The Universe
  2/6The spoof TV sci-fi star explains life's big mysteries
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9
  9/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  MR James: Ghost Stories—The Haunted Dolls' House
  4/5Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion?
4. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 01:30
  Bulldog Drummond by Sapper—3. Grappling
  3/6In his ongoing battle with the evil Peterson, our hero has to grapple with a gorilla.
6. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.
7. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green guest in the comedy quiz.
8. 03:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 3, The Ceremony
  4/4Precious Ramotswe works her way through her list of problems.
9. 03:45
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4For the Queen's visit, Dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it?
10. 04:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
11. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
12. 05:30
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.

Friday 12 August 2011