BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 13 April 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—4. Letters and Death Certificates
  4/4Solicitor Arthur Kipps tries to finally unravel the mystery of the haunted house.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9
  9/10Sequel 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 4
  4/8Rick Deckard closes in on 'retiring' the second rogue android on his hit-list.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Case of Identity
  9/13The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and chambers.
5. 01:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 4
  4/10Superintendent Dalziel receives a tip off about Waterson, his missing key witness.
6. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 4
  4/10Can the detective's discovery about Iris Dawkins' tragic childhood solve her suicide?
7. 02:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Up on the Roof
  4/6Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?
8. 02:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman accept offers from Leigh Francis, Ruth Padel and Suggs.
9. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, Episode 2
  2/4The fleeing young prince faces some surprises, but vows to reclaim his rightful throne.
10. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds
  Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.
11. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
12. 04:15
  Anne Holm - I Am David—Episode 1
  1/2A young refugee's brave escape from a labour camp sparks a courageous lone journey.
13. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
14. 05:30
  Life in London—The Show Folks
  5/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
  10/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
2. 06:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 5
  5/10Superintendent Andrew Dalziel's key suspect asks to change his statement.
3. 06:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
4. 07:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Love in a Cottage
  1/6Stella is planning her retirement, but will her grown-up children survive without her?
5. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, April 21st to 25th
  2/4Damien reluctantly writes for a supermarket's online magazine.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
7. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai
  7/8Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.
8. 09:00
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.
9. 09:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
  4/10Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
10. 10:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, Episode 3
  3/4The lost children turn to Aslan for help, and Peter suggests a bold plan to the Prince.
11. 10:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx
  A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
12. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
13. 11:15
  Anne Holm - I Am David—Episode 2
  2/2The young refugee is in despair - until he meets Signora Bang, who changes everything.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai
  7/8Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
  10/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
4. 13:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 5
  5/10Superintendent Andrew Dalziel's key suspect asks to change his statement.
5. 13:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
6. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—5. A Falling Out
  5/15Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—George II and Turnip Townsend
  114/216A new King takes the throne and Walpole attempts to keep stability. Anna Massey narrates.
8. 14:30
  Walter Lord - A Night to Remember—Episode 5
  5/10With only women and children allowed on lifeboats, panic and friction spreads.
9. 14:45
  Paul Collins - Banvard's Folly—Solresol and the Prophet of Sound
  5/5Whatever happened to Jean Francois Sudre's universal language? Read by Andrew Sachs.
10. 15:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, Episode 3
  3/4The lost children turn to Aslan for help, and Peter suggests a bold plan to the Prince.
11. 15:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx
  A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—13/04/2012
  We mark Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year, and hear from Elena Gagarina, Yuri Gagarin's daughter
13. 17:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, 1471
  10/12Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends try get him some work.
14. 17:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Love in a Cottage
  1/6Stella is planning her retirement, but will her grown-up children survive without her?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Red As Blood by Tanith Lee
  The Queen sets out to rescue her step-daughter from her sinister heritage.
2. 18:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 10
  10/10Sequel 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 5
  5/8Rick Deckard has been arrested by a rogue android posing as a police inspector.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, Whittlesea Regatta
  4/6All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai
  7/8Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.
6. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
  10/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
7. 20:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 5
  5/10Superintendent Andrew Dalziel's key suspect asks to change his statement.
8. 20:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
9. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
10. 21:15
  Anne Holm - I Am David—Episode 2
  2/2The young refugee is in despair - until he meets Signora Bang, who changes everything.
11. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, April 21st to 25th
  2/4Damien reluctantly writes for a supermarket's online magazine.
12. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, Another Country
  2/6The professor believes societies evolve and mature. Satan introduces him to Bill Clinton.
13. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 3, Phillip Schofield
  5/5Phillip Schofield relives Going Live days, with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, Victoria
  4/6Disraeli arrives to deconstruct the characters and folk in Ben's life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Red As Blood by Tanith Lee
  The Queen sets out to rescue her step-daughter from her sinister heritage.
2. 00:30
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 10
  10/10Sequel 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 5
  5/8Rick Deckard has been arrested by a rogue android posing as a police inspector.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
  10/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
5. 01:30
  Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence—Episode 5
  5/10Superintendent Andrew Dalziel's key suspect asks to change his statement.
6. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
7. 02:00
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.
8. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
  4/10Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
9. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia—Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, Episode 3
  3/4The lost children turn to Aslan for help, and Peter suggests a bold plan to the Prince.
10. 03:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Archaeopteryx
  A 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved.
11. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
12. 04:15
  Anne Holm - I Am David—Episode 2
  2/2The young refugee is in despair - until he meets Signora Bang, who changes everything.
13. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, 1471
  10/12Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends try get him some work.
14. 05:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Love in a Cottage
  1/6Stella is planning her retirement, but will her grown-up children survive without her?

Saturday 14 April 2012