BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 November 2011

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 1
  1/6A 22nd-century clerical error sets George Smith's demise for 69, not 70. Dystopian comedy.
2. 00:30
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—2. The Wedding Bouquet
  2/5Could a tragic marriage from 1677 have implications for a couple tying the knot today?
3. 00:45
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Prott
  by Margaret St Clair. Telepathic horror for a female astronaut. Read by Catherine Cusack.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
5. 01:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, The Captain
  3/6A series of burglaries. An obvious suspect. Is everything what it appears?
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—01/11/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
7. 02:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—2. Bank Hols
  2/4The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
9. 04:00
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Lost Hearts
  2/5A young orphan is given a home by his elderly cousin. Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
10. 04:15
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla
  Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor.
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/8Sweethearts Bernard and Iris scour the neighbourhood for his sulking dad.
12. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Baby Love
  3/4Robin bonds with his new daughter at a Dad's Group and Derek tags along, sparking chaos.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
2. 06:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Last Words
  4/6The social worker is wracked with relief when her most detested client dies.
4. 07:30
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The End in Sight
  3/6The Brighton police force look set to be movie stars and Mrs G is falling for Hoagy.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame
  6/12Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
7. 09:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, Loony Tunes
  6/6As Bugs Bunny makes an untimely appearance, Nigel and Michael go their separate ways.
8. 09:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 11:00
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
11. 11:15
  Hattie Naylor - Ivan and the Dogs
  The extraordinary story of a young boy adopted by wild dogs on the streets of Moscow.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame
  6/12Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
4. 13:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
5. 14:00
  William Boyd - Restless—Episode 8
  8/10Down to her last fake passport, former spy Sally recalls how she forged a new identity.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Death of Alfred
  14/216Despite Danegeld and baptism, the Danes continue to cause trouble for the Saxons.
7. 14:30
  God's Architect—Pugin and the Building of Romantic Britain
  3/5With a controversial new home design, Pugin's prospects take off.
8. 14:45
  Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography—Keith Floyd
  3/5The budding celebrity chef discovers a gold formula for TV cookery.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/11/2011
  Mel Giedroyc gets emotional over the science of crying and hears the story of Maid Marian.
11. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
12. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Last Words
  4/6The social worker is wracked with relief when her most detested client dies.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
2. 18:30
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—3. The Waiting Wall
  3/5Sarah returns to her home village, and relives the scandal and tragedy of her sister.
3. 18:45
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Anomalies
  3/5By Gregory Benford. The mystery behind the moon jumping orbit. Read by Peter Marinker.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame
  6/12Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.
5. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
7. 20:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
8. 21:00
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
9. 21:15
  Hattie Naylor - Ivan and the Dogs
  The extraordinary story of a young boy adopted by wild dogs on the streets of Moscow.
10. 22:00
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The End in Sight
  3/6The Brighton police force look set to be movie stars and Mrs G is falling for Hoagy.
11. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/11/2011
  Arthur Smith chats to Mark Watson.
12. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Diligence
  5/6Mark pulls his finger out - to examine the virtue of hard work.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, A Helluva Lot of Storm Clouds
  5/6Cora learns she is pregnant, but her marriage isn't consummated.
14. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Some English thesps present A Handful of Audience. With Robert Bathurst and Brenda Blethyn
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
2. 00:30
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—3. The Waiting Wall
  3/5Sarah returns to her home village, and relives the scandal and tragedy of her sister.
3. 00:45
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Anomalies
  3/5By Gregory Benford. The mystery behind the moon jumping orbit. Read by Peter Marinker.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
5. 01:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
6. 02:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, Loony Tunes
  6/6As Bugs Bunny makes an untimely appearance, Nigel and Michael go their separate ways.
7. 02:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
9. 04:00
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
10. 04:15
  Hattie Naylor - Ivan and the Dogs
  The extraordinary story of a young boy adopted by wild dogs on the streets of Moscow.
11. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
12. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Last Words
  4/6The social worker is wracked with relief when her most detested client dies.

Thursday 3 November 2011