BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 17 October 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—For King and Country, Episode 4
  4/4With Lionheart captured by Cromwell's army, can Dunning save the King's coronation?
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
  2/4Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—PD James
  Crime writer PD James shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Andy Serkis
  Actor Andy Serkis reveals how he plays apes on screen, using motion capture technology.
5. 02:00
  Paper Gardens—A Photographer's Eye
  2/5How Don McCullin moved from war photography to fighting battles for the countryside.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 2, Episodes 3-4
  Rumours reach Daniel's ears, Susan is uneasy and Matt is unexpectedly benevolent.
7. 02:45
  The Science of DIY—A Chip off the Old Block
  2/5Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 07/04/1955
  Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?
9. 03:30
  Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
  A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
10. 05:00
  Anna Sewell - Black Beauty
  A well-bred horse hits hard times and poor health due to overwork.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
2. 06:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
3. 07:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Hospital Appointment
  5/6The showbiz legend has hospital tests, and says his goodbyes in case the worst happens.
4. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Linehan, Sutherland, Scales
  2/6John Lloyd and curator Dave Gorman welcome exhibits from Graham Linehan among others.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
7. 09:00
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sam is getting wed to Eirwen, while Lord Darkness and Kreech try for a baby.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 1, A Role-Play
  4/6Sam tries to help Peter when he must apply for his own job.
9. 10:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 1
  It's 1975, and spymaster George Smiley takes charge of dealing with a betrayal.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Folie a Deux
  1/5A chance meeting in Paris revives powerful memories of an act of folly on an Irish beach.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—15/10/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Derren Brown, Emma Freud and singer Jo Hamilton.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
4. 13:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
5. 14:00
  Soloparentpals.com—A Clean Slate
  1/5After a year Rosie and Tom haven't met in the flesh but still talk via the website.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Camelot
  7/216Anna Massey sees if there is any truth behind the legend of King Arthur.
7. 14:30
  Stella Rimington - Open Secret—Episode 1
  1/5Adaptation of the former head of MI5's intriguing memoir, read by Jenny Howe.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 1
  1/10The stakes are high in a dangerous game of chance for Agent 007.
9. 15:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 1
  It's 1975, and spymaster George Smiley takes charge of dealing with a betrayal.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—17/10/2011
  Mel begins a week of daydreams and diaries, celebrating the stories of Jacqueline Wilson.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Phonsie's plans perturb locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
12. 17:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Hospital Appointment
  5/6The showbiz legend has hospital tests, and says his goodbyes in case the worst happens.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3
  3/3As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within?
2. 18:30
  Blood Lines—Cthul-You
  6/10A lonely occultist signs up to a special internet chat room to attract some demons.
3. 18:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—Pizza Marguerita
  1/5When divorced Nora moves home, her daughter makes a disturbing new friend.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
7. 20:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Folie a Deux
  1/5A chance meeting in Paris revives powerful memories of an act of folly on an Irish beach.
9. 21:15
  Loose Ends—15/10/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Derren Brown, Emma Freud and singer Jo Hamilton.
10. 22:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Linehan, Sutherland, Scales
  2/6John Lloyd and curator Dave Gorman welcome exhibits from Graham Linehan among others.
11. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sam is getting wed to Eirwen, while Lord Darkness and Kreech try for a baby.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/10/2011
  David O'Doherty talks to Arthur about, amongst other things, his new book.
13. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—17/10/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
14. 23:45
  The Tape Recorded Highlights of a Humble Bee—'The Pandeban' and 'Feeling Iffy'
  6/6A hapless, jazz-loving insect's audio diary of his mainly uneventful life. From July 2003.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3
  3/3As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within?
2. 00:30
  Blood Lines—Cthul-You
  6/10A lonely occultist signs up to a special internet chat room to attract some demons.
3. 00:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—Pizza Marguerita
  1/5When divorced Nora moves home, her daughter makes a disturbing new friend.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
5. 01:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
6. 02:00
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sam is getting wed to Eirwen, while Lord Darkness and Kreech try for a baby.
7. 02:30
  HR—Series 1, A Role-Play
  4/6Sam tries to help Peter when he must apply for his own job.
8. 03:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 1
  It's 1975, and spymaster George Smiley takes charge of dealing with a betrayal.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Folie a Deux
  1/5A chance meeting in Paris revives powerful memories of an act of folly on an Irish beach.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—15/10/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Derren Brown, Emma Freud and singer Jo Hamilton.
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Phonsie's plans perturb locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
12. 05:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Hospital Appointment
  5/6The showbiz legend has hospital tests, and says his goodbyes in case the worst happens.

Tuesday 18 October 2011