BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 April 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Crewe
  3/5In a railway station waiting room, an old man shares the haunting tale of a past job.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary
  5/8Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
4. 01:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
5. 02:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
6. 02:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Alan Douglas, Christine Lumsden and Chris Moore-Bridger.
7. 03:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—1. Moving Northwards
  1/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Gastronomicon
  3/5Disobeying rules for a wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences.
9. 04:15
  Dan Rebellato - Erskine May
  With the Palace of Westminster blown up, can an assistant librarian rebuild it?
10. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Pearls Mean Tears
  2/10When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar, can Bertie Wooster's valet save the day?
11. 05:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
2. 06:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Miss King
  4/5Evading Swiss police, the agent is called to see dying Miss King.
3. 07:00
  Unnatural Acts—Series 1, A Death in the Family
  2/6A séance sparks some surprises! Stars Jeremy Hardy.
4. 07:30
  Shedtown—Series 1, Night Screams
  3/4As the Shedists settle into life under asphalt, there is an odd noise from William's shed.
5. 08:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
7. 09:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
8. 09:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
9. 10:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—2. Over the Border
  2/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—The Ugly Sister
  4/5A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience.
11. 11:15
  Martyn Wade - Another Shakespeare
  Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
4. 13:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Miss King
  4/5Evading Swiss police, the agent is called to see dying Miss King.
5. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—14. The Takeover
  14/15Lyon is back and Anne still has feelings for him, despite being engaged to Kevin.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Death of a Prime Minister, the Sacking of Pitt and a New Calendar
  123/216Pitt's vision of becoming Prime Minister looks remote and Britain dominates world trade.
7. 14:30
  Sebastian Faulks: Engleby—Episode 4
  4/10Will the police turn their attentions to student Mike in their investigations?
8. 14:45
  The Invention of Childhood—But Can She Spin?
  9/30How girls' education regressed in the 16th century, with sinful Eve the female archetype.
9. 15:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—2. Over the Border
  2/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—26/04/2012
  Mel Giedroyc hears about a man who made a mint from some old Roman coins.
11. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
12. 17:30
  Unnatural Acts—Series 1, A Death in the Family
  2/6A séance sparks some surprises! Stars Jeremy Hardy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 18:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
  4/5One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
3. 19:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
6. 20:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Miss King
  4/5Evading Swiss police, the agent is called to see dying Miss King.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—The Ugly Sister
  4/5A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience.
8. 21:15
  Martyn Wade - Another Shakespeare
  Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard.
9. 22:00
  Shedtown—Series 1, Night Screams
  3/4As the Shedists settle into life under asphalt, there is an odd noise from William's shed.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse
  4/6Pip is heavily in debt, but has he found true love?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—26/04/2012
  Plus tonight Ed and Ray have more chat with guest Pam Ann.
12. 23:00
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince and Helen Moon.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Getting Heavy
  5/6Bottom of Bletchley Park's league, the codebreakers set out to prove themselves.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
  4/5One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
4. 01:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Miss King
  4/5Evading Swiss police, the agent is called to see dying Miss King.
5. 02:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
6. 02:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
7. 03:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—2. Over the Border
  2/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—The Ugly Sister
  4/5A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience.
9. 04:15
  Martyn Wade - Another Shakespeare
  Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard.
10. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
11. 05:30
  Unnatural Acts—Series 1, A Death in the Family
  2/6A séance sparks some surprises! Stars Jeremy Hardy.

Friday 27 April 2012