BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 April 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—Here There Be Tygers
  A planet spurned is no friend to man. Ray Bradbury's surreal space tale stars Max Robinson
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 4
  4/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Collection of Bones
  4/5Troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it comes to an end.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Rotten Apple
  4/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.
5. 01:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—4. The Second Trance
  4/5When a vivid premonition comes true Tom, seeks expert advice.
6. 02:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
  3/6Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
7. 02:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection.
8. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 1
  1/4When a slave escapes with a talking horse, a mysterious lion shadows their every move.
9. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
  Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
10. 04:00
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—The Christening
  A grown-up family are haunted by their brutal father's influence.
11. 04:15
  Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence
  Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.
12. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—The End
  1/6Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.
13. 05:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
  5/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
2. 06:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
  5/5Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
4. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, January 1st to 5th
  1/4Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
  3/6Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
7. 09:00
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
8. 09:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
9. 10:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
  2/4Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
10. 10:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
11. 11:00
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
  A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
12. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
  Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
  3/6Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
  5/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
4. 13:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
  5/5Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
5. 14:00
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—5. Mrs Drexl
  5/5Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale...
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Hanoverians and the Jacobite Rising
  109/216The rise of the man destined to become Britain's first Prime Minister - Robert Walpole.
7. 14:30
  Khaled Hosseini - A Thousand Splendid Suns—Episode 10
  10/10Laila and Tariq are reunited, but she still misses Mariam.
8. 14:45
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 5
  5/5Billy's fantasies have all been exposed. Will he leave to start a new life in London?
9. 15:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
  2/4Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
10. 15:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—06/04/2012
  Mel hits a high C with a boy soprano, plus what it's like to be a circus clown at 15.
12. 17:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
  9/12Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
13. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bradbury 13—The Happiness Machine
  An inventor's machine is guaranteed to make everyone happy, except his wife.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
  5/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
  3/6Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
  6/8Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
6. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
  5/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
7. 20:28
  Easter Diaries—Friday
  5/7Mary recalls an incident in her childhood, as her fears for her son are realised.
8. 20:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
  5/5Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
9. 21:00
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
  A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
10. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
  Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
11. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, January 1st to 5th
  1/4Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary.
12. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
  1/6Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
13. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 3, Paul McKenna
  4/5Hypnotist Paul McKenna gets a taste of his own medicine.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, Stirrings in the Night
  3/6In Ben's mind, Byron offers sweet texts of love. In reality, Mary ponders their marriage.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—The Happiness Machine
  An inventor's machine is guaranteed to make everyone happy, except his wife.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
  5/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
  5/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
5. 01:30
  A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
  5/5Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
6. 02:00
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
8. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
  2/4Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
9. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
  Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
10. 04:00
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
  A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
11. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
  Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
12. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
  9/12Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
13. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
  5/6Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.

Saturday 7 April 2012