BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 May 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
2. 06:30
  VI Warshawski—Publicity Stunts, Episode 1
  1/2Accused of murder, private eye VI Warshawski must find the truth, before the law closes in
3. 07:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In
  1/6A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected
4. 07:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates glorious failure.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
7. 09:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Hostage To Fortune
  5/6Ex convict Terry is in danger from a community centre visitor. Stars Karl Howman.
8. 09:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
  7/13Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
9. 10:00
  Vivat Rex—Ghosts
  23/26Richard III's rule is challenged. Stars Peggy Ashcroft.
10. 11:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Kate's Story
  3/3Kate gets news that may cut the journey short, and her mum has a surprise waiting for her.
11. 11:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—Invasion of the Italians
  2/4Pelagia has had no reply to over 100 letters to her fiance Mandras.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
4. 13:30
  VI Warshawski—Publicity Stunts, Episode 1
  1/2Accused of murder, private eye VI Warshawski must find the truth, before the law closes in
5. 14:00
  Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—Episode 3
  3/5Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The First Madness of King George
  147/216Pitt the Younger proposes Parliamentary reform and the King's sanity is questioned.
7. 14:30
  Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader—Episode 3
  3/5HRH's reading continues to inspire her, and so Norman arranges a meeting with some authors
8. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—3. Gossip
  3/5The legendary broadcaster recalls his brother's attempt to play a corpse in a school play.
9. 15:00
  Vivat Rex—Ghosts
  23/26Richard III's rule is challenged. Stars Peggy Ashcroft.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—30/05/2012
  Mel Giedroyc with more of the final top fifty in the 500 Words short story competition.
11. 17:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
  9/10Trouble looms for Bertie when his wild cousins arrive.
12. 17:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In
  1/6A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet
  2/6The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—The Architects of History, Episode 1
  1/4A time traveller arrives at a Moon base to save the Earth, but it's not who you think.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
5. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
6. 20:30
  VI Warshawski—Publicity Stunts, Episode 1
  1/2Accused of murder, private eye VI Warshawski must find the truth, before the law closes in
7. 21:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Kate's Story
  3/3Kate gets news that may cut the journey short, and her mum has a surprise waiting for her.
8. 21:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—Invasion of the Italians
  2/4Pelagia has had no reply to over 100 letters to her fiance Mandras.
9. 22:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates glorious failure.
10. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything
  1/6Wander around the galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper. From 2004.
11. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 4
  4/6The station is only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in.
12. 23:30
  Any Bloke—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  2/6Everyone's relaxed - until Martha arrives with her new age boyfriend.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet
  2/6The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Architects of History, Episode 1
  1/4A time traveller arrives at a Moon base to save the Earth, but it's not who you think.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
4. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Publicity Stunts, Episode 1
  1/2Accused of murder, private eye VI Warshawski must find the truth, before the law closes in
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Hostage To Fortune
  5/6Ex convict Terry is in danger from a community centre visitor. Stars Karl Howman.
6. 02:30
  Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
  7/13Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
7. 03:00
  Vivat Rex—Ghosts
  23/26Richard III's rule is challenged. Stars Peggy Ashcroft.
8. 04:00
  Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome—Kate's Story
  3/3Kate gets news that may cut the journey short, and her mum has a surprise waiting for her.
9. 04:15
  Captain Corelli's Mandolin—Invasion of the Italians
  2/4Pelagia has had no reply to over 100 letters to her fiance Mandras.
10. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
  9/10Trouble looms for Bertie when his wild cousins arrive.
11. 05:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In
  1/6A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected

Thursday 31 May 2012