BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 21 August 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 2
  2/8While survivor Daphne has regrets, death god Locaha takes a hand.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—The Fox and the Forest
  A couple take refuge 200 years in the past to escape a bitter war. Stars Neil Barth.
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft
  Recalling his career, the late 'Dad's Army' co-creator reveals his musical past.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Ronnie Corbett
  Ronnie Corbett: The funny man reflects on his career and double act with Ronnie Barker.
5. 02:00
  The Diary of Samuel Pepys Omnibus—1660
  1/10Kris Marshall plays Samuel Pepys in this adaptation of the life of the famous diarist.
6. 03:10
  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
7. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Dig
  5/6The priest makes a discovery as an archaeological excavation becomes a battlefield.
8. 04:00
  Compton Mackenzie - Whisky Galore
  A Second World War shipwreck brings relief to Hebridean islanders longing for whisky.
9. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 1, Edinburgh Special
  Comedian Jason Cook with guests and music from Edinburgh's Comedy Festival.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
2. 07:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 13
  13/13Robert Shearman finishes the tale he began in an episode recorded at St Pancras Station.
3. 07:15
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
4. 07:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, The Never Ending Story
  4/6Dolores is seeing a married man, but Sandy's grandfatherly duties must come first.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 22/04/1954
  Dick plays matchmaker with Jimmy, and Eth is shocked by Ron's honeymoon plans.
6. 08:30
  Life With The Lyons—Danger, Richard at Work
  Ben has a business meeting on the golf course. But will he end up feeling below par?
7. 09:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 2
  2/2Turned into a mouse, a young boy vows to give the witches a taste of their own medicine.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Molly Parkin
  4 Extra's extended edition. Molly Parkin shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
9. 11:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 1
  1/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
2. 13:10
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Episode 13
  13/13Robert Shearman finishes the tale he began in an episode recorded at St Pancras Station.
3. 13:15
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
4. 13:30
  PD James - The Skull Beneath the Skin—Episode 2
  2/2As murder suspects mount up, police question Cordelia Grey, and there's another death.
5. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 22/04/1954
  Dick plays matchmaker with Jimmy, and Eth is shocked by Ron's honeymoon plans.
6. 15:30
  Life With The Lyons—Danger, Richard at Work
  Ben has a business meeting on the golf course. But will he end up feeling below par?
7. 16:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 2
  2/2Turned into a mouse, a young boy vows to give the witches a taste of their own medicine.
8. 17:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
  4/20The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
9. 17:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, When in Rome
  13/20The Bishop regrets inviting the Dean to his birthday dinner.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, Mind Well The Tree
  9/12When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.
2. 18:30
  Paul Magrs - Never the Bride—Our Frank
  3/3A cliff-top drama for Whitby landlady Brenda, when her monstrous old fiance appears.
3. 19:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 1
  1/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
4. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 22/04/1954
  Dick plays matchmaker with Jimmy, and Eth is shocked by Ron's honeymoon plans.
5. 20:30
  Life With The Lyons—Danger, Richard at Work
  Ben has a business meeting on the golf course. But will he end up feeling below par?
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Molly Parkin
  4 Extra's extended edition. Molly Parkin shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
7. 22:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, The Never Ending Story
  4/6Dolores is seeing a married man, but Sandy's grandfatherly duties must come first.
8. 22:30
  4 Extra at the Fringe—21/08/2011
  Andi Osho and Arthur Smith with chat and music from 4 Poofs and a Piano and Joe Simmons.
9. 22:40
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Problems
  1/6The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate.
10. 22:55
  4 Extra at the Fringe—21/08/2011
  Rob Deering mixes Nirvana with Abba and chats about his two Edinburgh shows.
11. 23:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4
  4/4The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way.
12. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6'The Man At Parties No-one Wants To Talk To'. Sharp comedy sketch show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, Mind Well The Tree
  9/12When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.
2. 00:30
  Paul Magrs - Never the Bride—Our Frank
  3/3A cliff-top drama for Whitby landlady Brenda, when her monstrous old fiance appears.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Molly Parkin
  4 Extra's extended edition. Molly Parkin shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
4. 02:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 1
  1/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
5. 03:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 03:30
6. 03:30
  PD James - The Skull Beneath the Skin—Episode 2
  2/2As murder suspects mount up, police question Cordelia Grey, and there's another death.
7. 05:00
  Roald Dahl—The Witches, Episode 2
  2/2Turned into a mouse, a young boy vows to give the witches a taste of their own medicine.

Monday 22 August 2011