BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 May 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space
  6/6The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 3
  3/4The Time Lord and Doctor Klein get to grips with the fate confronting the Vrill.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 5. Relish
  5/6Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion.
4. 01:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Devil's Foot, 1. Death
  1/2As the great detective rests in deepest Cornwall, death strikes a local family.
5. 02:00
  The Castle—Series 4, Highlights and Twilights
  3/6Woodstock village has two mysterious visitors - one deathly pale and one deathly orange.
6. 02:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Limerick
  6/6An interminable flight, a baffling cargo and persuading Arthur not to play charades.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—The Tower
  21/26Brutal Richard stars plotting. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
8. 04:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Pam's Story
  1/3Three very different women set off on a trip that stirs up hopes and fears.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—28/05/2012
  Eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 8
  8/8With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6With his parallel universes collided, Robin is critical of Dirk's Cafe Apocalypse.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 06:30
2. 06:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Devil's Foot, 2. Revenge
  2/2Tragedy in a Cornish village leads Holmes and Watson to a man hellbent on revenge.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Paris
  2/6A bottle of expensive whisky goes missing so Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
6. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—28/05/2012
  Extended edition of the News Quiz, with Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Ed Byrne.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
9. 10:00
  Vivat Rex—The Little Princes
  22/26Richard of York's plans bear fruit. Stars Ian Ogilvy.
10. 11:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Rosemary's Story
  2/384-year-old Rosemary makes a young friend. Will he deliver her surprising request?
11. 11:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—A Pea in the Ear
  1/4Pelagia and her father Dr Iannis's peace on the island of Cephallonia is shattered by war.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 13:30
4. 13:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Devil's Foot, 2. Revenge
  2/2Tragedy in a Cornish village leads Holmes and Watson to a man hellbent on revenge.
5. 14:00
  Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—Episode 2
  2/5Linus and Alice grow closer, but her sister Naomi seems set on making trouble.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Irish Victims of the American Revolution
  146/216The war with America is over, but England is suffering a crippling national debt.
7. 14:30
  Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader—Episode 2
  2/5The Queen now encounters some memorable plots and characters, but not everyone approves.
8. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—2. Aunt Flo
  2/5Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
9. 15:00
  Vivat Rex—The Little Princes
  22/26Richard of York's plans bear fruit. Stars Ian Ogilvy.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—29/05/2012
  Mel continues the classic tale 'Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'.
11. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?
  1/6Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting.
12. 17:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God
  1/6On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers.
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 4
  4/4With time running out for the Vrill, Klein has to confront their greatest threat alone.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
  19/26Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.
4. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 20:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 20:30
6. 20:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Devil's Foot, 2. Revenge
  2/2Tragedy in a Cornish village leads Holmes and Watson to a man hellbent on revenge.
7. 21:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Rosemary's Story
  2/384-year-old Rosemary makes a young friend. Will he deliver her surprising request?
8. 21:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—A Pea in the Ear
  1/4Pelagia and her father Dr Iannis's peace on the island of Cephallonia is shattered by war.
9. 22:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Paris
  2/6A bottle of expensive whisky goes missing so Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air.
10. 22:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Know Thyne Enemy
  1/6Bletchley Park codebreaker Gordon gets carried away trying to think like a German.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interview
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Holly Walsh.
12. 23:00
  Deep Trouble—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4It's a case of 'goodbye Samantha, hello Sam' for Jack Trainor as he meets an old chum.
13. 23:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The sports agent is after a new cricketer, but his colleagues have concerns.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God
  1/6On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 4
  4/4With time running out for the Vrill, Klein has to confront their greatest threat alone.
3. 01:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 01:30
4. 01:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Devil's Foot, 2. Revenge
  2/2Tragedy in a Cornish village leads Holmes and Watson to a man hellbent on revenge.
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—28/05/2012
  Extended edition of the News Quiz, with Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Ed Byrne.
6. 02:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—The Little Princes
  22/26Richard of York's plans bear fruit. Stars Ian Ogilvy.
8. 04:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Rosemary's Story
  2/384-year-old Rosemary makes a young friend. Will he deliver her surprising request?
9. 04:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—A Pea in the Ear
  1/4Pelagia and her father Dr Iannis's peace on the island of Cephallonia is shattered by war.
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?
  1/6Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting.
11. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana
  4/4Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.

Wednesday 30 May 2012