BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 12 May 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 3
  3/6Haensel warns Elise, and Saul is summoned by Selwyn. More mystery in Roman Bath.
2. 00:30
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—2. The Siege
  2/4The narrator and his sister face the swine-like creatures' terrifying siege. 1908 novella.
3. 01:00
  Robert Harris - Fatherland—Closing In
  5/5Anton Lesser stars as Kriminalpolizei detective Xavier March.
4. 01:30
  Maigret—The Drowned Men's Inn, Episode 2
  2/2After finding a body in the boot of a car, Inspector Maigret gathers more evidence.
5. 02:00
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
6. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 8
  8/10Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant and William Hartston.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Corruption
  10/26Falstaff gathers a very small army. Stars Billie Whitelaw.
8. 04:00
  Red Herrings—Series 1, The Soothmoothers
  3/3Rivalry between three sexy travellers in Shetland sparks a local's imagination.
9. 04:15
  Martin Sorrell - Trapped
  The heroes of the great Exeter theatre fire of 1887. Martin Sorrell's recreation of events
10. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, Lineage
  2/6Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island.
11. 05:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Pressure Times Volume Is a Constant
  5/6With grown up children moving in and out, can Stella keep track of her wayward family?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Grigorii Efimovich Rasputin - Almost the Truth
  Wally K Daly's portrait of the mad monk and his evil influence on the Russian Royal family
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Edward Lear
  Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 30
  30/32The funny man welcomes multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz and trio Bodacious Ladyhood.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 1
  1/2Featuring Radio Active, After Henry, Unnatural Acts and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Not a Love Story (Omnibus)
  After being raped by a friend, Maddy is urged by the police to go public.
2. 13:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, The Singer Not the Song
  5/5Suspected of killing a newspaper magnate, the detective duo must find the real murderer.
3. 14:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Godiva Affair
  3/26The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox.
4. 14:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way
  3/6Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 30
  30/32The funny man welcomes multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz and trio Bodacious Ladyhood.
6. 16:00
  Grigorii Efimovich Rasputin - Almost the Truth
  Wally K Daly's portrait of the mad monk and his evil influence on the Russian Royal family
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 18:30
  A Short History of Gothic—4. Those Who Seek Forgiveness by Laurell K Hamilton
  4/4Vampire hunter Anita Blake helps a woman revive her recently deceased husband. But why?
3. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 1
  1/2Featuring Radio Active, After Henry, Unnatural Acts and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
4. 22:00
  Saturday Stand-Up—Robin Ince - Bleeding Heart Liberal
  Robin Ince shares his insights into Britain at London's King's Head.
5. 22:45
  Greg at The Stand—Episode 1
  1/6Greg McHugh presents some of the best stand up talent to perform at the Glasgow venue.
6. 23:00
  The Phone—Going Dark by Peter Jukes
  3/4A father embarks on a misguided quest to find his missing daughter.
7. 23:30
  Wallander - Faceless Killers—Episode 5
  5/10The Swedish sleuth searches for the murdered man's secret son in Kristianstaad.
8. 23:45
  Devil in a Blue Dress—Episode 5
  5/10Sleuth Easy Rawlings meets Daphne Monet in a dress the colour of her eyes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Gothic—4. Those Who Seek Forgiveness by Laurell K Hamilton
  4/4Vampire hunter Anita Blake helps a woman revive her recently deceased husband. But why?
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 30
  30/32The funny man welcomes multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz and trio Bodacious Ladyhood.
4. 02:00
  Not a Love Story (Omnibus)
  After being raped by a friend, Maddy is urged by the police to go public.
5. 03:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, The Singer Not the Song
  5/5Suspected of killing a newspaper magnate, the detective duo must find the real murderer.
6. 04:00
  Grigorii Efimovich Rasputin - Almost the Truth
  Wally K Daly's portrait of the mad monk and his evil influence on the Russian Royal family
7. 05:30
  Tonight—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Rory Bremner and team return for another series of topical satire.

Sunday 13 May 2012