BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 27 April 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
2. 06:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Giulia Lazzari
  5/5Determined to entrap a renowned traitor, the agent co-opts a dancer.
3. 07:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole
  3/6Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.
4. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th
  4/4Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Peel Bananas the Burkiss Way
  1/6Cult status sketch show with Denise Coffey, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees.
7. 09:00
  North East of Eden—Plague
  4/6Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
8. 09:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 6
  6/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Paul Lamford and Professor David Singmaster.
9. 10:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—3. Helen McGregor
  3/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
11. 11:15
  Heathcote Williams - Hancock's Last Half Hour
  Alone, far from home and his only audience by 1968 is press clippings and bottles of vodka
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Peel Bananas the Burkiss Way
  1/6Cult status sketch show with Denise Coffey, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
4. 13:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Giulia Lazzari
  5/5Determined to entrap a renowned traitor, the agent co-opts a dancer.
5. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—15. Happy Ever After..?
  15/15Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Black Hole of Calcutta, Minorca and Seven Years War
  124/216Pitt the Elder comes to realise his ambition and proves his worth.
7. 14:30
  Sebastian Faulks: Engleby—Episode 5
  5/10Jennifer is still very much in the thoughts of Mike Engleby, who gets a surprise visit.
8. 14:45
  The Invention of Childhood—Overburdened with Children
  10/30The Poor Law, a forerunner of the welfare state and a safety net for many poor children.
9. 15:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—3. Helen McGregor
  3/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—27/04/2012
  Mel Giedroyc gets a lesson in claymation with Nick Park.
11. 17:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm
  12/12Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
12. 17:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole
  3/6Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 18:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
  5/5A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 5, The Ghost Ship
  6/6Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Peel Bananas the Burkiss Way
  1/6Cult status sketch show with Denise Coffey, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
6. 20:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Giulia Lazzari
  5/5Determined to entrap a renowned traitor, the agent co-opts a dancer.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
8. 21:15
  Heathcote Williams - Hancock's Last Half Hour
  Alone, far from home and his only audience by 1968 is press clippings and bottles of vodka
9. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th
  4/4Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot
10. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, The Beautiful Game
  5/6Satan decides to hold a major football tournament in Hell - The Underworld Cup.
11. 23:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers.
12. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, The Stand-In
  6/6Ben vows to do something alone but buying an envelope is not that easy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
  5/5A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery
  7/8Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young.
4. 01:30
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Giulia Lazzari
  5/5Determined to entrap a renowned traitor, the agent co-opts a dancer.
5. 02:00
  North East of Eden—Plague
  4/6Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
6. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 6
  6/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Paul Lamford and Professor David Singmaster.
7. 03:00
  Sir Walter Scott - Rob Roy—3. Helen McGregor
  3/3A thrilling tale of adventure, heroism and love, set during the Jacobite rising of 1715.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
9. 04:15
  Heathcote Williams - Hancock's Last Half Hour
  Alone, far from home and his only audience by 1968 is press clippings and bottles of vodka
10. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm
  12/12Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?
11. 05:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole
  3/6Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.

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