BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 28 April 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
2. 07:30
  Those Baneful Articles
  Billy Kay takes a look at the arrival of tea and whisky in 18th century lowland Scotland.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 28
  28/32From Virginia, the funny man welcomes The Wailin' Jennys and humourist Roy Blount Jr.
4. 09:00
  Howerd's Ways: The Radio Times of Frankie Howerd
  Frankie Howerd's last agent, Tessa Le Bars, recalls the comedian's life and radio career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 4
  Family Liaison Officer Jackie Hartwell continues her criminal investigations.
2. 13:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
3. 14:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Offer
  4/4The original 1962 script that sparked the triumphant Steptoe and Son. From January 1999.
4. 14:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 28
  28/32From Virginia, the funny man welcomes The Wailin' Jennys and humourist Roy Blount Jr.
6. 16:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—2. Don't Be a Freud
  2/4The travellers hit 19th-century Austria, with Freud set to reveal his views on telepathy.
2. 18:30
  A Short History of Gothic—2. Clytie by Eudora Welty
  2/4Watery parallels to Greek mythology. Barbara Barnes reads Eudora Welty's Mississippi tale.
3. 19:00
  Howerd's Ways: The Radio Times of Frankie Howerd
  Frankie Howerd's last agent, Tessa Le Bars, recalls the comedian's life and radio career.
4. 22:00
  Saturday Stand-Up—Dr Phil Hammond's Rude Health Show
  The GP-comic in live performance with horror stories of his medical training.
5. 22:45
  Sarah at the Stand—Episode 3
  3/4Sarah Millican is in Edinburgh, with Davey See, John Moloney and Gary Delaney.
6. 23:00
  The Phone—All-Night Cafe by Rebecca Lenkiewicz
  2/4An insomniac mathematician answers a phone belonging to a prostitute.
7. 23:30
  Wallander - Faceless Killers—Episode 4
  4/10Arson and threatening calls blight the Swedish sleuth's murder investigation.
8. 23:45
  Devil in a Blue Dress—Episode 4
  4/10Private detective Easy Rawlings is brutally arrested and accused.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—2. Don't Be a Freud
  2/4The travellers hit 19th-century Austria, with Freud set to reveal his views on telepathy.
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Gothic—2. Clytie by Eudora Welty
  2/4Watery parallels to Greek mythology. Barbara Barnes reads Eudora Welty's Mississippi tale.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 28
  28/32From Virginia, the funny man welcomes The Wailin' Jennys and humourist Roy Blount Jr.
4. 02:00
  A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 4
  Family Liaison Officer Jackie Hartwell continues her criminal investigations.
5. 03:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
6. 04:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
7. 05:30
  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

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