BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 April 2012

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—1. A Journey and a Funeral
  1/4Retired solicitor Arthur Kipps recalls his visit to the house of the reclusive Mrs Drablow
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 6
  6/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 1
  1/8A world devastated by war and six rogue androids at large. Philip K Dick's 1968 classic.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
  6/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers.
5. 01:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 1
  1/10Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window.
6. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 1
  1/10The newly promoted Bombay policeman is sent to probe the suicide of a British memsahib.
7. 02:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 4, A Game Of Two Slavs
  2/6The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation!
8. 02:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  5/6Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
9. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 3
  3/4Tisroc's cunning son Rabadash plans to conquer Narnia and win barbarian Queen Susan.
10. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus
  Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
11. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
12. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley
  Peter Curran is joined by Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley.
13. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 1
  1/8City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.
14. 05:30
  The Arts and How They Was Done—The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
  1/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Show Folk
  7/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder.
2. 06:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 2
  2/10Superintendent Dalziel strongly suspects who murdered Philip Swain's wife.
3. 06:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 2
  2/10The Bombay detective arrives in Mahableshwar to investigate Iris Dawkins' suicide.
4. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
5. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Have a Great Weekend
  1/6Ed seems to be in a good mood. Could it be the free sachets?
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
7. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
8. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—09/04/2012
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
9. 09:45
  Elastic Planet—The Babies
  1/6Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
10. 10:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 4
  4/4Shasta decides to join the army's battle for Anvard, as Rabadash's troops stand by.
11. 10:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
  The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
12. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
13. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - Lawn Wars
  A single older woman takes on a gardener and gets much more than she bargained for.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Show Folk
  7/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder.
4. 13:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 2
  2/10Superintendent Dalziel strongly suspects who murdered Philip Swain's wife.
5. 13:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 2
  2/10The Bombay detective arrives in Mahableshwar to investigate Iris Dawkins' suicide.
6. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
  2/15One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Robert Walpole - the First Prime Minister
  111/216How the first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole rose to power in 1721. Anna Massey narrates.
8. 14:30
  Walter Lord - A Night to Remember—Episode 2
  2/10The Titanic's captain tries to discover how badly the ship's been damaged by the iceberg.
9. 14:45
  Paul Collins - Banvard's Folly—The Man With N-Ray Eyes
  2/5Distinguished French physicist Rene Blondlot is now unknown - why?
10. 15:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 4
  4/4Shasta decides to join the army's battle for Anvard, as Rabadash's troops stand by.
11. 15:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
  The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—10/04/2012
  As we continue listening to the story of 'Granny', Mel hears from a granny adventurer.
13. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Submarine Diplomacy
  8/8The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.
14. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—2. A Causeway and a Pony Trap
  2/4Solicitor Arthur Kipps is rattled while spending the night in an eerie house.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7
  7/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:45
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 2
  2/8Will Rick Deckard's empathy test identify the dangerously sophisticated Nexus 6 androids?
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
5. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 08/03/1971
  A eulogy to Beethoven, and the building of a bus shelter. Starring Ronnie Barker.
6. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Show Folk
  7/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder.
7. 20:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 2
  2/10Superintendent Dalziel strongly suspects who murdered Philip Swain's wife.
8. 20:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 2
  2/10The Bombay detective arrives in Mahableshwar to investigate Iris Dawkins' suicide.
9. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
10. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - Lawn Wars
  A single older woman takes on a gardener and gets much more than she bargained for.
11. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Have a Great Weekend
  1/6Ed seems to be in a good mood. Could it be the free sachets?
12. 22:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
  2/4Hosts Craig and Martin do battle at a music awards ceremony.
13. 23:00
  Flight of the Conchords—Suzanne
  5/6The band's future is threatened when Bret goes on a date.
14. 23:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—2. A Causeway and a Pony Trap
  2/4Solicitor Arthur Kipps is rattled while spending the night in an eerie house.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7
  7/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:45
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 2
  2/8Will Rick Deckard's empathy test identify the dangerously sophisticated Nexus 6 androids?
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Show Folk
  7/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder.
5. 01:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 2
  2/10Superintendent Dalziel strongly suspects who murdered Philip Swain's wife.
6. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 2
  2/10The Bombay detective arrives in Mahableshwar to investigate Iris Dawkins' suicide.
7. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—09/04/2012
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 02:45
  Elastic Planet—The Babies
  1/6Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
9. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 4
  4/4Shasta decides to join the army's battle for Anvard, as Rabadash's troops stand by.
10. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
  The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
11. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
12. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - Lawn Wars
  A single older woman takes on a gardener and gets much more than she bargained for.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Submarine Diplomacy
  8/8The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.
14. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.

Wednesday 11 April 2012