BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 11 September 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 5
  5/8Mau is in the grips of god of death Locaha. Can Daphne save him?
2. 00:30
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—1. The Manuscript
  1/4Two friends on holiday come across a terrifying tale. First published in 1908.
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Gyles Brandreth and Danny La Rue
  The raconteur and former MP, Gyles Brandreth, and famous female impersonator Danny La Rue.
4. 02:00
  The Core Omnibus
  A pupil and a bright young head are thrown together and we follow them into the future.
5. 03:10
  Two Minute Tales—White Hands
  A woman's desperate search for work in the aftermath of Turkey invading Cyprus.
6. 03:15
  Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—The Bones of the Matter
  2/2Rupert Sethleigh is missing - can Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse?
7. 04:00
  Peter Roberts - Holy Fool
  The story of William the Marshall with a real-life Don Quixote and his cohort.
8. 05:30
  The Parrot Sketch
  Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/5Jean Valjean gets nervous about Marius's pursuit of Cosette and an evil plan is hatched.
2. 07:10
  Two Minute Tales—Aphrodite's Sorrow
  A woman sits under an olive tree, pondering the aftermath of invasion.
3. 07:15
  Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
  A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
4. 07:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955
  Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
6. 08:30
  Life With The Lyons—Three Blind Dates
  The family have to entertain Ben's boss, but will they all get along?
7. 09:00
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland—Episode 1
  1/2Tumbling down a rabbit hole, a young girl's amazing story begins. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sir Harry Secombe
  A special edition celebrating Sir Harry Secombe's 90th birthday.
9. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Lang Lang
  Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang, who wants to inspire children to love playing the piano
10. 11:00
  Freedom Pass—Episode 2
  2/7Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew venture forth on their local public transport.
11. 11:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/5Jean Valjean gets nervous about Marius's pursuit of Cosette and an evil plan is hatched.
2. 13:10
  Two Minute Tales—Aphrodite's Sorrow
  A woman sits under an olive tree, pondering the aftermath of invasion.
3. 13:15
  Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
  A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
4. 13:30
  Ellis Peters - Flight of a Witch
  A strange disappearance and a horrific murder prompts a teacher's own investigation.
5. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955
  Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
6. 15:30
  Life With The Lyons—Three Blind Dates
  The family have to entertain Ben's boss, but will they all get along?
7. 16:00
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland—Episode 1
  1/2Tumbling down a rabbit hole, a young girl's amazing story begins. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm.
8. 17:00
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 9, The Evils of Tomato Juice
  1/5The cheeky schoolboy screws up after Alfie finds a cash wad from a boozy stag night.
9. 17:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest
  20/20A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, A Day At The Dentist's
  11/12Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge on an unsuspecting patient?
2. 18:30
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—2. Fusion
  2/5The children are left to face the Earth's dense jungle alone.
3. 19:00
  Freedom Pass—Episode 2
  2/7Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew venture forth on their local public transport.
4. 19:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
5. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955
  Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
6. 20:30
  Life With The Lyons—Three Blind Dates
  The family have to entertain Ben's boss, but will they all get along?
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sir Harry Secombe
  A special edition celebrating Sir Harry Secombe's 90th birthday.
8. 21:50
  Front Row Interviews—Lang Lang
  Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang, who wants to inspire children to love playing the piano
9. 22:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
10. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The new deputy museum curator gets a shock.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—11/09/2011
  Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
12. 23:00
  Swots—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Headmaster Miles Jupp presides over his unruly celebrity pupils. From September 2009.
13. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6The sketch show takes to the rails for Dr Terror's House of Pizza.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, A Day At The Dentist's
  11/12Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge on an unsuspecting patient?
2. 00:30
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—2. Fusion
  2/5The children are left to face the Earth's dense jungle alone.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sir Harry Secombe
  A special edition celebrating Sir Harry Secombe's 90th birthday.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Lang Lang
  Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang, who wants to inspire children to love playing the piano
5. 02:00
  Freedom Pass—Episode 2
  2/7Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew venture forth on their local public transport.
6. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955
  Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!
7. 03:30
  Ellis Peters - Flight of a Witch
  A strange disappearance and a horrific murder prompts a teacher's own investigation.
8. 05:00
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland—Episode 1
  1/2Tumbling down a rabbit hole, a young girl's amazing story begins. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm.

Monday 12 September 2011