BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 23 May 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 2. Towards the Unknown
  2/6The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 2
  2/3The Time Lord is forced to enlist the help of Nazi scientist Dr Elizabeth Klein.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 1. Cuts
  1/6Budget cuts spark conflict in a Cambridge college and Gilbert's plotting.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands, 2. Fishing for Clues
  2/4Why was the victim heading to the Highlands?
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—21/05/2012
  Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Witchcraft
  17/26Joan of Arc has been captured. Stars Hannah Gordon.
8. 04:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—The Manager of the Kremlin
  A refugee from the Russian Revolution is running a successful night club in Montmartre.
9. 04:15
  Stephen Mollett - A House Halfway to Africa
  In painter Vincent Van Gogh's final years in an asylum, a nurse becomes fascinated by him.
10. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Over and Out
  6/6Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.
11. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
  3/4Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 2. Cheat
  2/6The Master and the Dean's feud intensifies as a student is found cheating.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands, 3. A New Obsession
  3/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
4. 07:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Lee Mack, Susan Calman and Daniel Maier compete to supply the best wrong answers.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police
  18/20When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
7. 09:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths
  4/6Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre.
8. 09:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 6
  6/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Oliver Longstaff, Peter Robinson Jane Prust.
9. 10:00
  Vivat Rex—Jack Cade
  18/26Henry VI is beset by rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
10. 11:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—On Guard 1/2
  Before going abroad, a young man buys his fiancee a snappy puppy called Hector.
11. 11:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police
  18/20When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
3. 13:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 2. Cheat
  2/6The Master and the Dean's feud intensifies as a student is found cheating.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands, 3. A New Obsession
  3/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—8. Something Unknown
  8/10Caroline sets out to rescue Lilia's son from his father, but discovers something unknown.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Jefferson and The Fourth Of July
  142/216Amid the threat of war, Benjamin Franklin drafts the Declaration of Independence.
7. 14:30
  The Wild Places—Episode 3
  3/5The author takes a walk in the snowy Lake District, in his search for Britain's wilderness
8. 14:45
  The Invention of Childhood—The Disappearance of Childhood
  28/30Examining how the media and marketing have encroached on the lives of children.
9. 15:00
  Vivat Rex—Jack Cade
  18/26Henry VI is beset by rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—23/05/2012
  Mel finds out the truth about the people behind some of the world's most famous cave art.
11. 17:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
12. 17:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers
  3/6After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft.
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
  3/3The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police
  18/20When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff
  4/6The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.
5. 20:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 2. Cheat
  2/6The Master and the Dean's feud intensifies as a student is found cheating.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands, 3. A New Obsession
  3/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
7. 21:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—On Guard 1/2
  Before going abroad, a young man buys his fiancee a snappy puppy called Hector.
8. 21:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
9. 22:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Lee Mack, Susan Calman and Daniel Maier compete to supply the best wrong answers.
10. 22:30
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Leaving
  6/6Could the time have come at long last for Dave to leave behind his peculiar abode?
11. 22:45
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Get Out More
  4/4Popping out to stay in and camping - the writer shares his life-coach tips.
12. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 3
  3/6When Auntieji upsets a listener, can Khalid save the Asian station?
13. 23:30
  Any Bloke—Series 2, Dream Catcher
  1/6Phil's told off for not wearing his empathy womb at the antenatal class. From July 1995.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers
  3/6After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
  3/3The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 2. Cheat
  2/6The Master and the Dean's feud intensifies as a student is found cheating.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands, 3. A New Obsession
  3/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths
  4/6Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre.
6. 02:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 6
  6/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Oliver Longstaff, Peter Robinson Jane Prust.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Jack Cade
  18/26Henry VI is beset by rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
8. 04:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—On Guard 1/2
  Before going abroad, a young man buys his fiancee a snappy puppy called Hector.
9. 04:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
10. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
11. 05:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.

Thursday 24 May 2012