BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 May 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 1
  1/6A 22nd-century clerical error sets George Smith's demise for 69, not 70. Dystopian comedy.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—Doctor Who and the Giant Robot, Episode 2
  2/8There's another hi-tech robbery and Sarah Jane uncovers a disgruntled robotics scientist.
3. 01:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Where's Father Jack?
  1/4A murder unites Detective Inspector Cromwell and convent Mother Helen.
4. 01:30
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—30/04/2012
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Elastic Planet—The Zoo
  4/6The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Revenge
  2/26Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown.
8. 04:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
  An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting.
9. 04:15
  Simon Brett - Cleopatra's Nose
  Can James overcome his lifelong Egyptian Queen obsession and find a real girlfriend?
10. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Punch Ups and Put Downs
  3/6With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors.
11. 05:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, The Man in the Garden
  3/3By Rona Munro. A lonely lady on a holiday falls in love with two members of a family.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
2. 06:30
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
4. 07:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
  4/6Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Banquet
  1/6The author writes off his car trying to help his wife Diana.
7. 09:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Coming Out
  1/6An ex-convict is challenged to revive a community centre. Stars Karl Howman.
8. 09:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 3
  3/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Peter Ashman, Steven Gore and Judicaelle Hammond.
9. 10:00
  Vivat Rex—Obsession
  3/26A countess distracts Edward III. Stars Keith Michell.
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion
  Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?
11. 11:15
  Bernard MacLaverty - Winter Storm
  Stranded alone in Iowa poet Andrew Younger yearns for the woman he left behind in Scotland
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Banquet
  1/6The author writes off his car trying to help his wife Diana.
3. 13:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
4. 13:30
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
5. 14:00
  EF Benson - Miss Mapp—The Wars of the Roses and the Poppies
  3/10Ladies of Tilling village speculate how to devise a new outfit in an economical manner.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—India and the Death of George II
  127/216Focussing on one of the most significant figures of British rule in India.
7. 14:30
  Sebastian Faulks: Engleby—Episode 8
  8/10Mike returns to where he last saw Jennifer, but his recollections prove disturbing.
8. 14:45
  The Invention of Childhood—'Dear Papa, Dear Mama'
  13/30The more informal upbringings of middle and upper-class children in the late 18th century.
9. 15:00
  Vivat Rex—Obsession
  3/26A countess distracts Edward III. Stars Keith Michell.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/05/2012
  We dive in to white water rafting, and cook up an American outdoors treat - squirrel stew.
11. 17:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
12. 17:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—Doctor Who and the Giant Robot, Episode 3
  3/8The final component is stolen, and Sarah Jane witnesses the power of the unseen foe.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Banquet
  1/6The author writes off his car trying to help his wife Diana.
5. 20:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
6. 20:30
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion
  Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?
8. 21:15
  Bernard MacLaverty - Winter Storm
  Stranded alone in Iowa poet Andrew Younger yearns for the woman he left behind in Scotland
9. 22:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
  4/6Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
10. 22:30
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting
  3/6Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job?
11. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Kiss
  1/4Guy enumerates the many methods of engendering facial contact.
12. 23:00
  The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show—Shakespeare in America
  6/6The thespians expose the truth behind the Bard's little-known trip across the Atlantic.
13. 23:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Dog Eat Dog
  4/6Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—Doctor Who and the Giant Robot, Episode 3
  3/8The final component is stolen, and Sarah Jane witnesses the power of the unseen foe.
3. 01:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
4. 01:30
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Coming Out
  1/6An ex-convict is challenged to revive a community centre. Stars Karl Howman.
6. 02:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 3
  3/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Peter Ashman, Steven Gore and Judicaelle Hammond.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Obsession
  3/26A countess distracts Edward III. Stars Keith Michell.
8. 04:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion
  Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?
9. 04:15
  Bernard MacLaverty - Winter Storm
  Stranded alone in Iowa poet Andrew Younger yearns for the woman he left behind in Scotland
10. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
11. 05:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.

Thursday 3 May 2012