BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 September 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 14. Lost in Time
  14/20As the Discovery's crew explore Mars, Jet and Doc must rescue Lemmy. But what about Mitch?
2. 00:30
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—The Eagle's Nest
  2/5Barton and his team head deep behind German lines to track down a terrifying new weapon.
3. 01:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 01:30
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 12
  12/15The major's trapped the fugitive but can he find the motive behind his 'sporting stalk'?
5. 02:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
6. 02:30
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth
  3/4The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself.
7. 03:00
  The Lady Detectives—Mr Bovey's Unexpected Will
  2/4Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold.
8. 03:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Roy Hudd
  Two more monologues of Marriott Edgar. 'Jonah and the Grampus' and 'Gunner Joe'.
9. 04:00
  Caesar!—Series 1, The Arena
  2/3As Julius's appointed heir, young Octavian uses his legendary skills to outwit enemies.
10. 05:00
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
11. 05:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard, besides his VAT returns?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Magnolia Blossom
  Theo is ready to leave her husband when a financial scandal intervenes.
2. 06:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 13
  13/15The Major tries to get his captive to sign a confession, but will he admit his intentions?
3. 07:00
  Tony's—Series 2, The Firm's Outing
  5/6The hairdresser's hopes for a lovely day by the seaside is not what he envisaged.
4. 07:30
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car
  6/16The lad buys a car from Sid, but there is a big surprise when he takes it for a spin.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus
  2/13Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
7. 09:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
  4/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
8. 09:30
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and Martin Freeman
9. 10:00
  The Lady Detectives—The Golden Slipper
  3/4Violet Strange probes four rich women suspected of multiple thefts.
10. 10:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Les Dawson
  Two monologues of Marriott Edgar: 'The Channel Swimmer' and 'The Recumbent Posture'.
11. 11:00
  Caesar!—Series 1, Peeling Figs for Julius
  3/3His name is now a byword for depravity, but how evil was Emperor Caligula?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car
  6/16The lad buys a car from Sid, but there is a big surprise when he takes it for a spin.
2. 12:30
  The Castle—Series 2, Houston We Have an Problemme
  1/6Henry hits puberty, De Warrenne hits a planning official, and Sam goes off like a rocket.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Magnolia Blossom
  Theo is ready to leave her husband when a financial scandal intervenes.
4. 13:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 13
  13/15The Major tries to get his captive to sign a confession, but will he admit his intentions?
5. 14:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—13. Mortal Danger
  13/25Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him?
6. 14:15
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Majorca
  3/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.
7. 14:30
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
8. 14:45
  Tony Hawks - Round Ireland With a Fridge—Episode 3
  3/5Tony Hawks samples some Irish hospitality and receives an unusual offer.
9. 15:00
  The Lady Detectives—The Golden Slipper
  3/4Violet Strange probes four rich women suspected of multiple thefts.
10. 15:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Les Dawson
  Two monologues of Marriott Edgar: 'The Channel Swimmer' and 'The Recumbent Posture'.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—07/09/2011
  Johnny Depp and Tim Burton tell us about making Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
12. 17:00
  Tony's—Series 2, The Firm's Outing
  5/6The hairdresser's hopes for a lovely day by the seaside is not what he envisaged.
13. 17:30
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 15. Hypnosis
  15/20Cold-handed Maclean attacks Lemmy, but the plucky radio operator fights back.
2. 18:30
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—The Tomorrow World
  3/5Barton and the team have found the Germans' secret weapon. But what exactly is it?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car
  6/16The lad buys a car from Sid, but there is a big surprise when he takes it for a spin.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus
  2/13Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Magnolia Blossom
  Theo is ready to leave her husband when a financial scandal intervenes.
6. 20:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 13
  13/15The Major tries to get his captive to sign a confession, but will he admit his intentions?
7. 21:00
  Caesar!—Series 1, Peeling Figs for Julius
  3/3His name is now a byword for depravity, but how evil was Emperor Caligula?
8. 22:00
  The Castle—Series 2, Houston We Have an Problemme
  1/6Henry hits puberty, De Warrenne hits a planning official, and Sam goes off like a rocket.
9. 22:30
  Nebulous—Series 1, The Dust Has Landed
  3/6The Professor teams up with ex-fiancee, Erica Flazenby, to give the Earth a spring clean.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/09/2011
  Lee Nelson tries to chat up Kathy Clugston and extols the virtues of beach volleyball.
11. 23:00
  Acropolis Now—Series 2, Plays
  3/6Heraclitus' chance to escape Athens could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule.
12. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Faded Broadway diva Candi Karmel, plus more characters from the 'one-woman Fast Show'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 15. Hypnosis
  15/20Cold-handed Maclean attacks Lemmy, but the plucky radio operator fights back.
2. 00:30
  Simon Bovey - Slipstream—The Tomorrow World
  3/5Barton and the team have found the Germans' secret weapon. But what exactly is it?
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Magnolia Blossom
  Theo is ready to leave her husband when a financial scandal intervenes.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 13
  13/15The Major tries to get his captive to sign a confession, but will he admit his intentions?
5. 02:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
  4/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
6. 02:30
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and Martin Freeman
7. 03:00
  The Lady Detectives—The Golden Slipper
  3/4Violet Strange probes four rich women suspected of multiple thefts.
8. 03:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Les Dawson
  Two monologues of Marriott Edgar: 'The Channel Swimmer' and 'The Recumbent Posture'.
9. 04:00
  Caesar!—Series 1, Peeling Figs for Julius
  3/3His name is now a byword for depravity, but how evil was Emperor Caligula?
10. 05:00
  Tony's—Series 2, The Firm's Outing
  5/6The hairdresser's hopes for a lovely day by the seaside is not what he envisaged.
11. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.

Thursday 8 September 2011