BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 24 October 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore
  1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
  3/4The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Crime Writers, James Ellroy
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of noir fiction author James Ellroy.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Jonathan Lynn
  Yes Minister writer Jonathan Lynn explains the hidden rules of comedy.
5. 02:00
  Paper Gardens—The Holy Suburb - Cookham
  3/5Leslie Forbes peers behind the privet hedges in search of Stanley Spencer's personal Eden.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 2, Episodes 5-6
  The second series of the Archers spin-off continues.
7. 02:45
  The Science of DIY—If I Had a Hammer
  3/5Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
  The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.
9. 03:30
  The Ipcress File by Len Deighton
  A sinister plot is aiming to brainwash scientists and trade them.
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 1. The Black Island
  1/6On the trail of forgers, intrepid boy reporter Tintin arrives at a mysterious castle.
11. 05:30
  The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff—1. The Injured Centurion
  1/4Can Marcus recover his father's reputation and the lost Eagle of his legion?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
2. 06:30
  The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
  1/4By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
3. 07:00
  No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
  1/6There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.
4. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Ince, Highfield, Edwards
  3/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman receive exhibits as donations to their infinitely vast museum.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/8Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
7. 09:00
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
9. 10:00
  The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
  George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
10. 11:00
  Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
  A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—22/10/2011
  Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/8Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
4. 13:30
  The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
  1/4By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
5. 14:00
  William Boyd - Restless—Episode 1
  1/10When Ruth visits her mother, she embarks on a dangerous journey into the past.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Edwin to Whitby
  10/216Anna Massey reveals how King Edwin became one of the most powerful men of his day.
7. 14:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 1
  1/5The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 6
  6/10Bond has won. Will he live long enough to enjoy victory? Is Le Chiffre really beaten?
9. 15:00
  The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
  George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—24/10/2011
  Mel Giedroyc introduces the first chapter of The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
12. 17:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
  1/6There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
  1/6Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
2. 18:30
  Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
  1/5Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/8Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
6. 20:30
  The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
  1/4By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
7. 21:00
  Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
  A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—22/10/2011
  Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
9. 22:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Ince, Highfield, Edwards
  3/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman receive exhibits as donations to their infinitely vast museum.
10. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—24/10/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
12. 23:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
  1/4The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
  1/6Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
2. 00:30
  Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
  1/5Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
4. 01:30
  The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
  1/4By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
5. 02:00
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
6. 02:30
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
7. 03:00
  The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
  George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
8. 04:00
  Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
  A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—22/10/2011
  Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
11. 05:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
  1/6There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.

Tuesday 25 October 2011