BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 October 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
2. 06:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail
  3/5Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Adoption
  2/6It's noisy new neighbours for the social worker - but what is her rich sister after?
4. 07:30
  The Return of Inspector Steine—Towards the End
  1/6A severed head arrives in a box - a warning that evil Mrs Vine is hell bent on havoc.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The End of the Series
  16/16The cast reminisce over how they all first met.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
7. 09:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, The One True Yoghurt
  4/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
8. 09:30
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
9. 10:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 3
  Can George Smiley keep the situation under control? Can Jerry Westerby be trusted?
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Old Flame
  3/5Zoe's marriage has been haunted by both Audrey and Grace. But Grace is now dead.
11. 11:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—Footitt and Chocolat
  2/4A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The End of the Series
  16/16The cast reminisce over how they all first met.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
4. 13:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail
  3/5Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.
5. 14:00
  Soloparentpals.com—Doormats
  3/5Rosie has been sleeping with her ex-husband and Tom's ex treats him like a doormat.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Who Are the English?
  8/216Anna Massey reveales how the invading Angles, Saxons and Jutes became the English.
7. 14:30
  Stella Rimington - Open Secret—Episode 3
  3/5Stella Rimington and her family are hounded by the press. Read by Jenny Howe.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 3
  3/10Bond deals with a bomb attack, but can he fend off the charms of his new colleague?
9. 15:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 3
  Can George Smiley keep the situation under control? Can Jerry Westerby be trusted?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—19/10/2011
  Mel picnics with the world's first teddy bear and hears about a transatlantic journey.
11. 17:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
12. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Adoption
  2/6It's noisy new neighbours for the social worker - but what is her rich sister after?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 2. Trapped
  2/3With Tom trapped amongst the aliens, Sally finds a government ally.
2. 18:30
  Blood Lines—Elegy Underground
  8/10Angels have returned, but to a world where only one person remembers who they are.
3. 18:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—The Toilets at the End of the Hemisphere
  3/5A man's quest for a sole surviving family member lands him in Tasmania.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The End of the Series
  16/16The cast reminisce over how they all first met.
5. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
7. 20:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail
  3/5Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Old Flame
  3/5Zoe's marriage has been haunted by both Audrey and Grace. But Grace is now dead.
9. 21:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—Footitt and Chocolat
  2/4A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
10. 22:00
  The Return of Inspector Steine—Towards the End
  1/6A severed head arrives in a box - a warning that evil Mrs Vine is hell bent on havoc.
11. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Generosity
  3/6Mark spoils us with a look at the virtue of generosity.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/10/2011
  David O'Doherty joins us in the Comedy Club to tell us about what he's been up to lately.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, Even More Storm Clouds
  3/6Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'.
14. 23:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 4
  4/4Will the tangled web of love and lust be unpicked before arrival in Exeter St David's?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 2. Trapped
  2/3With Tom trapped amongst the aliens, Sally finds a government ally.
2. 00:30
  Blood Lines—Elegy Underground
  8/10Angels have returned, but to a world where only one person remembers who they are.
3. 00:45
  The Ghostbuster Diaries—The Toilets at the End of the Hemisphere
  3/5A man's quest for a sole surviving family member lands him in Tasmania.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
5. 01:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail
  3/5Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.
6. 02:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, The One True Yoghurt
  4/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
7. 02:30
  Whispers—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
8. 03:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Honourable Schoolboy, Episode 3
  Can George Smiley keep the situation under control? Can Jerry Westerby be trusted?
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Old Flame
  3/5Zoe's marriage has been haunted by both Audrey and Grace. But Grace is now dead.
10. 04:15
  John Peacock - Posters of Montmartre—Footitt and Chocolat
  2/4A circus double-act is in jeopardy. Based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters.
11. 05:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
12. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Adoption
  2/6It's noisy new neighbours for the social worker - but what is her rich sister after?

Thursday 20 October 2011