BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 January 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Soul Music
  Horror legend Vincent Price tells the chilling tale of a violinist with very special hands
2. 00:30
  Barry Letts - Who & Me—Episode 5
  5/7The birth of the Time Lord's nemesis and the attributes of his female companions.
3. 01:00
  Stephen Sheridan - Murder By the Book
  Two librarians decide to emulate Miss Marple when a corpse is found in their crime section
4. 01:45
  Ruth Rendell Stories—1. A Dark Blue Perfume
  1/5A retired businessman returns from abroad to search for his ex-wife.
5. 02:00
  Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
  1/5Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
6. 02:30
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
7. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Mrs Lirriper, Episode 1
  1/3Dickens's often overlooked tale of a huge-hearted landlady and her eccentric lodgers.
8. 04:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Professor's Daughter
  5/5Four-year-old Britta and her fearful imagination cause embarrassment for Miss Jenner.
9. 04:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, Hope Springs
  4/4The roaming immortal reunites with daughter Doris, but learns an old foe is on his trail.
10. 05:00
  Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—4. Louise Lombard
  4/6The Royal Dingle Company invites Louise Lombard to meet them at Stratford-Upon-Avon
11. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Sleeping Partners
  4/6Rosie's high finance event allows Kate to spot her ticket back to a top job.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Tomasi di Lampedusa - The Leopard
  A family faces the 1860s demise of Sicilian aristocracy. Adaptation stars Stanley Townsend
2. 07:30
  Armitage and Moore's Guide to Song—Episode 2
  2/3How music arrangement and vocal expression create meaning and atmosphere.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 14
  14/32From Minnesota, the American funny man presents the VocalEssence ensemble.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—The 1950s, Episode 2
  2/2Including Much Binding in the Marsh, Variety Bandbox, Hancock's Half Hour and more.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome
  Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie
2. 13:15
  McLevy—Series 2, 1. A Good Walk Spoilt
  1/4After a murder on the golf links, the detective finds himself deep in the rough.
3. 14:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Uninvited Guests
  7/20Calamity strikes when the Home Guard and ARP wardens share the church hall.
4. 14:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier
  Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 14
  14/32From Minnesota, the American funny man presents the VocalEssence ensemble.
6. 16:00
  Tomasi di Lampedusa - The Leopard
  A family faces the 1860s demise of Sicilian aristocracy. Adaptation stars Stanley Townsend
7. 17:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 16
  Ed Byrne chats to Dara O Briain, while critics look forward to a new year in comedy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Eye of the Machine
  Computer genius Avon becomes embittered by the establishment.
2. 18:30
  Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 1
  1/2Hidden beneath false memories, a disturbing truth is revealed. Read by William Hootkins.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—The 1950s, Episode 2
  2/2Including Much Binding in the Marsh, Variety Bandbox, Hancock's Half Hour and more.
4. 22:00
  Eddie Izzard - Definite Article—Episode 1
  1/2The inimitable comedian entertains an audience at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. From 1995.
5. 23:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 3. Fresh Leads
  3/4With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads.
6. 23:30
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Eye of the Machine
  Computer genius Avon becomes embittered by the establishment.
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 1
  1/2Hidden beneath false memories, a disturbing truth is revealed. Read by William Hootkins.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 14
  14/32From Minnesota, the American funny man presents the VocalEssence ensemble.
4. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome
  Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie
5. 03:15
  McLevy—Series 2, 1. A Good Walk Spoilt
  1/4After a murder on the golf links, the detective finds himself deep in the rough.
6. 04:00
  Tomasi di Lampedusa - The Leopard
  A family faces the 1860s demise of Sicilian aristocracy. Adaptation stars Stanley Townsend
7. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 16
  Ed Byrne chats to Dara O Briain, while critics look forward to a new year in comedy.

Sunday 22 January 2012