BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 26 May 2012

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars
  5/6The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 2
  2/4The Time Lord transports his sinister companion to save a species from extinction.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked.
  4/6Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
4. 01:30
  The Green Spider by Sax Rohmer
  A strange being, an eminent professor and a secret that could transform modern science.
5. 02:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Royal Flush
  2/6Butterthwaite's frustrated reporter Graham lands an unexpected scoop.
6. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Warwick The Kingmaker
  20/26Edward IV faces his rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
8. 04:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—Cruise
  Sailing round the Mediterranean, a lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship.
9. 04:15
  The Drought
  A drought uncovers Jean's childhood home - now submerged in a reservoir.
10. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, Derek Dodds Is Dead
  4/6An unexpected death makes all the islanders question their priorities.
11. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views
  1/6Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Black Bartlemy's Treasure
  Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island.
2. 07:30
  The Complete Caledonian Imbiber—Episode 1
  1/4Billy Kay celebrates the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 32
  32/32The American funny man welcomes soprano Kiri Deonarine and author Jack Zimmerman.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—1990s, Episode 1
  1/2Including Goodness Gracious Me, The Now Show, Hair in the Gate and On the Hour.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  In the Van: Omnibus
  MI5 officer Yasmin has to preserve her relationship and prevent a terrorist attack.
2. 13:15
  The Medical Detectives—The Last Infirmity
  2/4Two ambitious young doctors tackle a yellow fever epidemic in 19th-century Cuba.
3. 14:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 14:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends
  5/26Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 32
  32/32The American funny man welcomes soprano Kiri Deonarine and author Jack Zimmerman.
6. 16:00
  Black Bartlemy's Treasure
  Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island.
7. 17:30
  Tonight—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Gold Bug
  The famous tale of piracy and slavery by the American master of suspense.
2. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—1990s, Episode 1
  1/2Including Goodness Gracious Me, The Now Show, Hair in the Gate and On the Hour.
3. 22:00
  Saturday Stand-Up—Vive La Revolution - Mark Steel
  Concluding part of Mark Steel's account of the fateful Gallic uprising.
4. 23:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
5. 23:30
  Wallander - Faceless Killers—Episode 7
  7/10In tailing a murder suspect, has the Swedish Inspector Wallander met his match?
6. 23:45
  Devil in a Blue Dress—Episode 7
  7/10Easy is hot on the trail of Frank Green. Surely a drunk isn't his best lead?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Gold Bug
  The famous tale of piracy and slavery by the American master of suspense.
2. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 32
  32/32The American funny man welcomes soprano Kiri Deonarine and author Jack Zimmerman.
3. 02:00
  In the Van: Omnibus
  MI5 officer Yasmin has to preserve her relationship and prevent a terrorist attack.
4. 03:15
  The Medical Detectives—The Last Infirmity
  2/4Two ambitious young doctors tackle a yellow fever epidemic in 19th-century Cuba.
5. 04:00
  Black Bartlemy's Treasure
  Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island.
6. 05:30
  Tonight—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.

Sunday 27 May 2012