BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 28 August 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 3
  3/8More survivors bring problems for Mau, who has to become Chief.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—Here There Be Tygers
  A planet spurned is no friend to man. Ray Bradbury's surreal space tale stars Max Robinson
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Frank Carson
  Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson chats about his life and showbiz career.
4. 02:00
  Val McDermid - Village SOS
  DCI Marion Bettany investigates a murder in the sleepy Northumbrian village of Shilwick.
5. 03:10
  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.
6. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions
  6/6The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match.
7. 04:00
  The Ladykillers
  An old lady is fooled by a shady lodger and his gang in an Ealing film comedy adaptation.
8. 05:30
  Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Roseby surveys DJ Mike Read's one-night musical about Oscar Wilde.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/5Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil.
2. 07:10
  Two Minute Tales—Protection
  Nick McCarty's tale of a man back in Cyprus after Turkey's invasion.
3. 07:15
  AS Byatt - Gode's Story
  There was once a young sailor who was a great dancer. Read by Sheila Mitchell.
4. 07:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Tangled Web
  5/6Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 20/01/1955
  Jimmy and co are being kept in suspension - in Bristol.
6. 08:30
  Life With The Lyons—The New Job
  An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy.
7. 09:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, 1. Genius
  1/2The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Kathy Burke
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
9. 11:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 2
  2/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/5Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil.
2. 13:10
  Two Minute Tales—Protection
  Nick McCarty's tale of a man back in Cyprus after Turkey's invasion.
3. 13:15
  AS Byatt - Gode's Story
  There was once a young sailor who was a great dancer. Read by Sheila Mitchell.
4. 13:30
  Theo by Moya O'Shea
  Made in 1908, a rare plush bear discovers he's set be auctioned.
5. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 20/01/1955
  Jimmy and co are being kept in suspension - in Bristol.
6. 15:30
  Life With The Lyons—The New Job
  An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy.
7. 16:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, 1. Genius
  1/2The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five.
8. 17:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, Help, It's a Girl
  6/20The cheeky schoolboy faces his biggest fear when he has to take a girl to school.
9. 17:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present
  15/20The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Omnibus Complete
  Our whole 2009 listener-led Chain Gang story, with all its twists and turns.
2. 18:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
  The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
3. 19:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 2
  2/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
4. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 20/01/1955
  Jimmy and co are being kept in suspension - in Bristol.
5. 20:30
  Life With The Lyons—The New Job
  An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Kathy Burke
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
7. 22:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Tangled Web
  5/6Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help.
8. 22:30
  4 Extra at the Fringe—28/08/2011
  Arthur Smith and Andi Osho with all the fun from this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
9. 22:40
  15 Minute Musical—Series 1, Horror Tory
  5/6In Castle Howard, the Tory family desperately crave power, so try to build a new leader.
10. 22:55
  4 Extra at the Fringe—28/08/2011
  Arthur Smith and Andi Osho with all the fun from this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
11. 23:00
  Swots—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Headmaster Miles Jupp presides over his unruly celebrity pupils. From September 2009.
12. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6'Going to the Proms' and 'Public Loos'. Sharp comedy sketch show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Omnibus Complete
  Our whole 2009 listener-led Chain Gang story, with all its twists and turns.
2. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
  The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Kathy Burke
  4 Extra's extended edition. Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young
4. 02:00
  Best of the Festival Cafe Shows—Episode 2
  2/2The pick of the week's Festival Cafe Shows from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
5. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 20/01/1955
  Jimmy and co are being kept in suspension - in Bristol.
6. 03:30
  Theo by Moya O'Shea
  Made in 1908, a rare plush bear discovers he's set be auctioned.
7. 05:00
  Roald Dahl—Matilda, 1. Genius
  1/2The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five.

Monday 29 August 2011