BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 16 November 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 2. New Boy
  2/10Convinced his girlfriend is alive in a virtual world, John takes a nostalgic leap.
2. 00:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Empty House
  1/7Three years after his friend's final encounter with Moriarty, Watson faces more tragedy.
4. 01:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 1
  1/5Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr recalls his early life and first-ever scam.
5. 02:00
  Now Show Extra—14/11/2011
  Jokes and behind-the-scenes material from this week's Now Show.
6. 02:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—4. Roads
  4/4The fearless reporter probes Britain's highways and byways.
7. 03:00
  Victor Hugo - The Hunchback of Notre Dame—Episode 1
  1/2Victor Hugo's classic in a BBC collaboration with a dynamic disabled-led theatre troupe.
8. 04:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—A Success Story
  2/5A night out leaves a playwright contemplating relationships and success.
9. 04:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 1
  1/5Invalided out of the trenches in 1918, Davy Powlett Jones must face a new start.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancee Iris is not impressed.
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards
  1/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7The Baker Street sleuth probes the case of a young solicitor accused of murder.
2. 06:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
3. 07:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Stage Fright
  6/6Clare's disgruntled husband Brian writes a play based on their marriage.
4. 07:30
  The Return of Inspector Steine—Not Long
  5/6Under siege from seagull attack, the Brighton police team share secrets of their past.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
7. 09:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
  2/6The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
8. 09:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
9. 10:00
  Victor Hugo - The Hunchback of Notre Dame—Episode 2
  2/2Captain Phoebus is dead. Watching from his tower, Quasimodo rings his bells.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—A Voyage to Cythera
  3/5A chance encounter on a train leads a lonely woman to a romantic fantasy.
11. 11:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 2
  2/5Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7The Baker Street sleuth probes the case of a young solicitor accused of murder.
4. 13:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
5. 14:00
  Kathryn Stockett - The Help—Kathryn Stockett - The Help, Episode 8
  8/10The fearsome Miss Hilly ensures Skeeter's near total exclusion from the Jackson social set
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Battle of Hastings
  20/216It's 1066, and William, Duke of Normandy, is about to fight a famous battle.
7. 14:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—3. Wight, Portland, Fitzroy
  3/5Charlie Connelly travels to a literary island, the Portland Race and the End of the World.
8. 14:45
  Great Meadow—Episode 3
  3/5Dirk Bogarde recalls Christmas celebrations in Sussex.
9. 15:00
  Victor Hugo - The Hunchback of Notre Dame—Episode 2
  2/2Captain Phoebus is dead. Watching from his tower, Quasimodo rings his bells.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—16/11/2011
  Mel Giedroyc takes a turn on the dancefloor, and discovers the joys of ticking off lists.
11. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 4
  4/6Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond.
12. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Stage Fright
  6/6Clare's disgruntled husband Brian writes a play based on their marriage.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
2. 18:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Tainted Blade
  2/4Cut by a tainted blade, young Jarral faces death unless his three friends can save him.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Fellowship
  12/13An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7The Baker Street sleuth probes the case of a young solicitor accused of murder.
6. 20:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—A Voyage to Cythera
  3/5A chance encounter on a train leads a lonely woman to a romantic fantasy.
8. 21:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 2
  2/5Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life.
9. 22:00
  The Return of Inspector Steine—Not Long
  5/6Under siege from seagull attack, the Brighton police team share secrets of their past.
10. 22:30
  Nebulous—Series 2, The Deptford Wives
  1/6Professor Nebulous and his inept team investigate a menacing race of cloned women.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—16/11/2011
  Richard Herring tells Arthur Smith what he's up to at the moment - and he's up to a lot!
12. 23:00
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The hungry comedy team go for an English. Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
13. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Jim Broadbent presents an unusual doctor and the brash new sound of BBC Radio 3.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
2. 00:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Tainted Blade
  2/4Cut by a tainted blade, young Jarral faces death unless his three friends can save him.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7The Baker Street sleuth probes the case of a young solicitor accused of murder.
4. 01:45
  Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
  2/5Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
5. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
  2/6The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
6. 02:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
7. 03:00
  Victor Hugo - The Hunchback of Notre Dame—Episode 2
  2/2Captain Phoebus is dead. Watching from his tower, Quasimodo rings his bells.
8. 04:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—A Voyage to Cythera
  3/5A chance encounter on a train leads a lonely woman to a romantic fantasy.
9. 04:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 2
  2/5Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life.
10. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 4
  4/6Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond.
11. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Stage Fright
  6/6Clare's disgruntled husband Brian writes a play based on their marriage.

Thursday 17 November 2011