BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 14 August 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 1
  1/8On a storm-battered island, Mau believes he's the only survivor. Read by Matt Addis.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—The Wind
  The mounting wind proves to be an enemy for one man. Ray Bradbury's atmospheric tale.
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dave Spikey
  The comedian chooses some of his favourite songs, and chats about his career.
4. 02:00
  Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms: Omnibus—Episode 2
  Frederic's life is in danger as anarchy rules on the Italian retreat.
5. 03:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 11
  11/13The home straight of the tale told by our listeners, and there's a birth. Of sorts.
6. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, Settling Scores
  4/6The sleuth invites Tina to her first classical music concert but a murder steals the show.
7. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca
  Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
8. 05:30
  Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Roseby surveys the musical wreckage of Annie 2 and weeps when Henry VIII gets to sing
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 1
  1/2Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire.
2. 07:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 12
  12/13It's the penultimate episode of our story and we've moved to London. But not as we know it
3. 07:15
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—The Ugly Sister
  4/5A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience.
4. 07:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Temptation
  3/6Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 15/04/1954
  Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
6. 08:30
  Life With The Lyons—Back in the Autumn
  The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?
7. 09:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 1
  1/2A boy uncovers an evil plan to turn every child in the world into a mouse.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Martin Sheen
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
9. 11:00
  The Friend in the Corner—1967
  6/6BBC local stations begin and national radio is numbered from 1 to 4. With Daphne Oxenford.
10. 11:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 1
  1/2Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire.
2. 13:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 12
  12/13It's the penultimate episode of our story and we've moved to London. But not as we know it
3. 13:15
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—The Ugly Sister
  4/5A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience.
4. 13:30
  PD James - The Skull Beneath the Skin—Episode 1
  1/2With her life in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective Cordelia Grey.
5. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 15/04/1954
  Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
6. 15:30
  Life With The Lyons—Back in the Autumn
  The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?
7. 16:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 1
  1/2A boy uncovers an evil plan to turn every child in the world into a mouse.
8. 17:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, One Jump Behind
  20/20The cheeky schoolboy causes hospital chaos as he tries to retrieve a key.
9. 17:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation
  10/20Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, The Face
  8/12The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream - which turns into reality.
2. 18:30
  Paul Magrs - Never the Bride—The Vintage Costumed Hero Ball
  2/3Monstrous B&B landlady Brenda gets a murderous surprise at a superheroes convention.
3. 19:00
  The Friend in the Corner—1967
  6/6BBC local stations begin and national radio is numbered from 1 to 4. With Daphne Oxenford.
4. 19:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
5. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 15/04/1954
  Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
6. 20:30
  Life With The Lyons—Back in the Autumn
  The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing?
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Martin Sheen
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
8. 22:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Temptation
  3/6Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous.
9. 22:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Pain of the Mastersons
  5/6The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.
10. 23:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3
  3/4On a chaotic overseas tour, the star cricketer's private life takes a turn for the worse.
11. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4A haunted moustache in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, The Face
  8/12The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream - which turns into reality.
2. 00:30
  Paul Magrs - Never the Bride—The Vintage Costumed Hero Ball
  2/3Monstrous B&B landlady Brenda gets a murderous surprise at a superheroes convention.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Martin Sheen
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
4. 02:00
  The Friend in the Corner—1967
  6/6BBC local stations begin and national radio is numbered from 1 to 4. With Daphne Oxenford.
5. 02:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
6. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 15/04/1954
  Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
7. 03:30
  PD James - The Skull Beneath the Skin—Episode 1
  1/2With her life in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective Cordelia Grey.
8. 05:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 1
  1/2A boy uncovers an evil plan to turn every child in the world into a mouse.

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