BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 9 November 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 6
  6/6The future of the OAPs, and indeed the whole of civilisation, hangs in the balance.
2. 00:30
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—2. Immortality
  2/6The prospect of immortality sparks riots, so the Government starts mass arrests.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 2. A Case of Parma Violets
  2/5When a woman suspects her husband is having an affair, she calls in Stephen J Blackburn.
4. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  2/5The blind sleuth tackles a train crash. Was it an accident or something more nefarious?
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—08/11/2011
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—3. Football
  3/4The incisive reporter focuses on the joys of lower league soccer.
7. 03:00
  Birdsong—Episode 1
  1/3France, 1910: Stephen Wraysford falls in love with the wife of a wealthy baron.
8. 04:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—Family Crisis
  2/5Mr Parker loses his composure when his daughter's departure threatens his orderly life.
9. 04:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—The Captain's Wife
  As the years pass, a navy spouse moves from craving conformity to rebellion.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.
11. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love
  3/5Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.
2. 06:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
  3/5The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Combat Zone
  5/6It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive.
4. 07:30
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The Home Stretch
  4/6Mrs Vine hypnotises Steine and lures seagulls to lay siege to the Brighton police force.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
7. 09:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Transport of Delight
  1/6Demobbed Old Ned heads south after the war and joins a special construction team.
8. 09:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
9. 10:00
  Birdsong—Episode 2
  2/3France, 1916. After Isabelle, Stephen faces the bloodiest of wars. With Toby Stephens.
10. 11:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—The Handbag
  3/5A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband.
11. 11:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Small Parts
  Mattie Potter finds that quick-change artistry is a preparation for life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love
  3/5Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.
4. 13:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
  3/5The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
5. 14:00
  Kathryn Stockett - The Help—Kathryn Stockett - The Help, Episode 3
  3/10Skeeter wants to write about the lives of black maids in Jackson. Who will be interviewed?
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Cnut and Edmund Ironside
  17/216The Danish King returns to England with his son and Ethelred flees to Normandy.
7. 14:30
  The Secret History of Bagpipes
  Tom Morton investigates pipes and politics, from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland.
8. 15:00
  Birdsong—Episode 2
  2/3France, 1916. After Isabelle, Stephen faces the bloodiest of wars. With Toby Stephens.
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—09/11/2011
  Mel Giedroyc hears the history of the haircut and gets to the root of nits.
10. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
11. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Combat Zone
  5/6It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—1. Ichabod
  1/3Washington Irving's classic tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman.
2. 18:30
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—3. New Frontiers
  3/6Lazarus Long leads the families on board the colony spaceship 'New Frontiers'.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love
  3/5Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.
6. 20:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
  3/5The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
7. 21:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—The Handbag
  3/5A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband.
8. 21:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Small Parts
  Mattie Potter finds that quick-change artistry is a preparation for life.
9. 22:00
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The Home Stretch
  4/6Mrs Vine hypnotises Steine and lures seagulls to lay siege to the Brighton police force.
10. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Humility
  6/6Mark humbly ponders the virtue of living more modestly.
11. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 1, An Incredible Amount of Storm Clouds
  6/6Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. From February 2000.
12. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch show featuring Beethoven's 15th Symphony and Mr Makesalotofmistakes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—1. Ichabod
  1/3Washington Irving's classic tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman.
2. 00:30
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—3. New Frontiers
  3/6Lazarus Long leads the families on board the colony spaceship 'New Frontiers'.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love
  3/5Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.
4. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
  3/5The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
5. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Transport of Delight
  1/6Demobbed Old Ned heads south after the war and joins a special construction team.
6. 02:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
7. 03:00
  Birdsong—Episode 2
  2/3France, 1916. After Isabelle, Stephen faces the bloodiest of wars. With Toby Stephens.
8. 04:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—The Handbag
  3/5A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband.
9. 04:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Small Parts
  Mattie Potter finds that quick-change artistry is a preparation for life.
10. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
11. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Combat Zone
  5/6It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive.

Thursday 10 November 2011