BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 October 2011

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
  3/8With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
2. 06:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion
  2/5By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  1/4After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
4. 07:30
  Hard to Tell—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A bike accident lands Tom Sheffield in A&E, just as he is about to go for a pizza.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—17/10/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  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.
9. 10:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 2
  The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta
  2/5As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table
11. 11:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—May Belfort
  1/4The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
  3/8With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
4. 13:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion
  2/5By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
5. 14:00
  Soloparentpals.com—Dating For Beginners
  2/5After a year, Rosie and Tom haven't met in the flesh but still talk via the website.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2, Episode 5
  In The Archers spin-off, it's half term but Daniel is a bit low.
7. 14:30
  Stella Rimington - Open Secret—Episode 2
  2/5The counter-intelligence officer's two lives collide. Read by Jenny Howe.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 2
  2/10Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out?
9. 15:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 2
  The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—18/10/2011
  Mel Giedroyc hears about Jacqueline Wilson's favourite books.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/8Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.
12. 17:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  1/4After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 1. The Plan
  1/3Aliens are threatening Earth. The UK government has a plan.
2. 18:30
  Blood Lines—The Quick and the Dead
  7/10Discovering how to keep death at bay, a Victorian scientist starts resurrecting.
3. 18:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—The Wall
  2/5A widowed mother takes her children to Ireland to try and ease their grief.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
5. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
  3/8With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
7. 20:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion
  2/5By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta
  2/5As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table
9. 21:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—May Belfort
  1/4The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
10. 22:00
  Hard to Tell—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A bike accident lands Tom Sheffield in A&E, just as he is about to go for a pizza.
11. 22:30
  Miranda Hart's Joke Shop—What a Flirt
  1/4The tall, life-embracing, self-effacing clown has much to learn about retail and men.
12. 23:00
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4George and Beverley feign their deaths to see how their children cope without them.
13. 23:30
  Hair in the Gate—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6How on earth can the TV arts show prove it gives value for money?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 1. The Plan
  1/3Aliens are threatening Earth. The UK government has a plan.
2. 00:30
  Blood Lines—The Quick and the Dead
  7/10Discovering how to keep death at bay, a Victorian scientist starts resurrecting.
3. 00:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—The Wall
  2/5A widowed mother takes her children to Ireland to try and ease their grief.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
  3/8With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
5. 01:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion
  2/5By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—17/10/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
7. 02:45
  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.
8. 03:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 2
  The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta
  2/5As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table
10. 04:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—May Belfort
  1/4The Irish singer turned lady of the night. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/8Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.
12. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  1/4After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.

Wednesday 19 October 2011