BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 23 November 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 7. Catharsis
  7/10John captains a battleship in a world so real that he forgets who he is. Can Medley help?
2. 00:30
  The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—2. Accused
  2/5Probing a fascist cult in 1920s New York, dandy spy hero Lucifer Box is accused of murder.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Black Peter
  6/7The Baker Street sleuth probes the grisly murder of a retired whaling skipper.
4. 01:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mysterious Visitor
  1/6The detective and his student investigate the mystery of a man found dead in a beach hut.
5. 02:00
  Now Show Extra—21/11/2011
  Jokes and behind-the-scenes material from this week's Now Show.
6. 02:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  1/4The elderly Scotsmen invite Mrs Naughtie to perform her amazing Dance of the Seven Voles.
7. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
  2/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
8. 04:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—Scully's Goat
  2/5What befalls an unsuspecting goat when she escapes to pursue her freedom?
9. 04:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 5
  5/5Davy draws daggers with Bamfylde School's headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/8Iris dreams of hearing Pavarotti in concert, so Bernard tries to get tickets.
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Highwaymen
  2/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn's head is turned by hunky new band of outlaws 'Boyz 2 Rob'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Charles Augustus Milverton
  7/7To trap an evil blackmailer, the Baker Street sleuth dons a cunning disguise.
2. 06:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Puzzle Lock
  2/6The detective tackles a mysterious problem, a strong-room lock with a fatal combination.
3. 07:00
  Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms
  1/4Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer.
4. 07:30
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The End
  6/6The Brighton coppers tackle vicious seagulls, an unexploded mine and evil Mrs Vine.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
7. 09:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—On the Line
  3/6Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.
8. 09:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Antony Worrall-Thompson
  4/6The celebrity chef and writer quizzes a panel about himself.
9. 10:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
11. 11:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful
  Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Charles Augustus Milverton
  7/7To trap an evil blackmailer, the Baker Street sleuth dons a cunning disguise.
4. 13:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Puzzle Lock
  2/6The detective tackles a mysterious problem, a strong-room lock with a fatal combination.
5. 14:00
  On the Edge—Janice
  3/5With Janice's father in hospital and the family farm in crisis, things aren't going well.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Death of the Conqueror
  23/216William's son Robert sides against him, drawing the Conqueror away from England.
7. 14:30
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 3
  3/5Heartbroken after the death of her son, Margaretha Zelle moves to Paris.
8. 14:45
  Bogarde on Film—Matinee Idol
  3/7Ealing Studios director Basil Dearden offers the actor some straightforward advice.
9. 15:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—23/11/2011
  Mel Giedroyc goes on a hunt for tawny owls and hears about a strange whistling language.
11. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
12. 17:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms
  1/4Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 8. Retreat
  8/10John and Medley arrive at a strange religious retreat. Is it genuine or a cult?
2. 18:30
  The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—3. Aboard
  3/5Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Charles Augustus Milverton
  7/7To trap an evil blackmailer, the Baker Street sleuth dons a cunning disguise.
6. 20:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Puzzle Lock
  2/6The detective tackles a mysterious problem, a strong-room lock with a fatal combination.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
8. 21:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful
  Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
9. 22:00
  The Return of Inspector Steine—The End
  6/6The Brighton coppers tackle vicious seagulls, an unexploded mine and evil Mrs Vine.
10. 22:30
  Nebulous—Series 2, The Buzzing
  2/6The Professor battles against giant, murderous insects in Graham Duff's sci-fi sitcom.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—23/11/2011
  Host Arthur Smith chats to Tim Minchin.
12. 23:00
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Indian students on a gap year enjoy England's smell, and that's just at Heathrow Airport.
13. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Sir Christopher Wren unmasked as an arsonist, plus horror films minus the horror.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 1, 8. Retreat
  8/10John and Medley arrive at a strange religious retreat. Is it genuine or a cult?
2. 00:30
  The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—3. Aboard
  3/5Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Charles Augustus Milverton
  7/7To trap an evil blackmailer, the Baker Street sleuth dons a cunning disguise.
4. 01:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Puzzle Lock
  2/6The detective tackles a mysterious problem, a strong-room lock with a fatal combination.
5. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—On the Line
  3/6Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.
6. 02:30
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Antony Worrall-Thompson
  4/6The celebrity chef and writer quizzes a panel about himself.
7. 03:00
  The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
  3/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
8. 04:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
9. 04:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful
  Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
10. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
11. 05:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms
  1/4Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer.

Thursday 24 November 2011