BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 8 June 2012

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Short Stories by Robert Heinlein—Ordeal in Space
  A thrilling tale delving into the mind of a traumatised spaceman after his return to Earth
2. 00:30
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 3
  3/4As Christine faces grave danger, a mysterious figure offers to help her.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - Sicken and So Die, 1. Foul Play
  1/4Charles has a role in 'Twelfth Night', but comedy soon turns into tragedy.
4. 01:30
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
5. 02:00
  Huddwinks—Series 1, Dead Men Don't Eat Pilchards
  6/6A witness protection programme goes badly awry. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.
6. 02:30
  HR—Series 2, Surfing
  4/6The odd duo try some deeply inaccurate online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
7. 03:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger
  3/4With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.
8. 04:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—Cover
  4/5A young wife is unable to free herself from the guilt of her scandalous past.
9. 04:15
  Drama on 4—The Tobacco Merchant's Lawyer
  Glasgow, 1780. Can impecunious lawyer Enoch Dalmellington find a husband for his daughter?
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6A saucy letter sparks suspicions for Iris. Is Bernard having an affair?
11. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, The Masons
  2/5Turmoil abounds when barrister John Fuller-Carp tries to become a Mason.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - Sicken and So Die, 2. Seduction
  2/4As cast and crew members fall sick, is a serial poisoner at work?
2. 06:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 1
  1/6Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband embark on a terrible course of action.
3. 06:45
  The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents—The Waxwork
  1/5By AM Burrage. In the director's celebrated series, effigies become all too real.
4. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
  3/6Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.
5. 07:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Andy Zaltzman
  5/7Andy Zaltzman explains why being a stand-up is the best job.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
7. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way
  3/13A dangerous panto gang escapes, as the team go 'Nationwide'.
8. 09:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Plastic Balls and Sewing Machines
  4/6Butterthwaite is getting a new museum - can Graham nab an exclusive?
9. 09:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 2
  2/4The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.
10. 10:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
11. 11:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—Summer Holiday
  5/5A child's innocent remark has devastating consequences for a nursemaid.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
  The 2007 Lancashire murder victim's story, as told by her mother Sylvia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way
  3/13A dangerous panto gang escapes, as the team go 'Nationwide'.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - Sicken and So Die, 2. Seduction
  2/4As cast and crew members fall sick, is a serial poisoner at work?
4. 13:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 1
  1/6Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband embark on a terrible course of action.
5. 13:45
  The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents—The Waxwork
  1/5By AM Burrage. In the director's celebrated series, effigies become all too real.
6. 14:00
  Alan Plater - Abandoned Projects—Contrasting Phone Calls and the Beatles
  5/5Two late-night phone calls bring playwright Alan Plater very different news.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Prime Minister in Exile
  154/216Pitt resigns and the Treaty of Amiens allows breathing space in the war with France.
8. 14:30
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher—Episode 5
  5/5Years after the murder confession, a letter reveals the truth.
9. 14:45
  Miles Kington - How Shall I Tell the Dog?—Episode 5
  5/5Test your own will to live, and how to write a funny book about cancer.
10. 15:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—08/06/2012
  We join presenter Peter White - blind since birth - on a flying lesson.
12. 17:00
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
13. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
  3/6Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
  The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
2. 18:30
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 4
  4/4Raoul and the Persian enter the Phantom's lair to search for Christine.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way
  3/13A dangerous panto gang escapes, as the team go 'Nationwide'.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - Sicken and So Die, 2. Seduction
  2/4As cast and crew members fall sick, is a serial poisoner at work?
6. 20:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 1
  1/6Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband embark on a terrible course of action.
7. 20:45
  The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents—The Waxwork
  1/5By AM Burrage. In the director's celebrated series, effigies become all too real.
8. 21:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—Summer Holiday
  5/5A child's innocent remark has devastating consequences for a nursemaid.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
  The 2007 Lancashire murder victim's story, as told by her mother Sylvia.
10. 22:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Andy Zaltzman
  5/7Andy Zaltzman explains why being a stand-up is the best job.
11. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—08/06/2012
  Plus Arthur Smith talks to stand-up Nish Kumar.
12. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Chris Morris spoofs the news, while the sport goes on for bereaved Alan Partridge.
13. 23:00
  Sorry About Last Night—A Occurrence
  4/5Andy's dinner party sparks a rift with Julie.
14. 23:30
  The Cabaret of Dr Caligari—The Homeless Who Ate London
  5/6A people-eating blob starts rampaging through the capital. From December 1991.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
  The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
2. 00:30
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 4
  4/4Raoul and the Persian enter the Phantom's lair to search for Christine.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - Sicken and So Die, 2. Seduction
  2/4As cast and crew members fall sick, is a serial poisoner at work?
4. 01:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 1
  1/6Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband embark on a terrible course of action.
5. 01:45
  The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents—The Waxwork
  1/5By AM Burrage. In the director's celebrated series, effigies become all too real.
6. 02:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Plastic Balls and Sewing Machines
  4/6Butterthwaite is getting a new museum - can Graham nab an exclusive?
7. 02:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 2
  2/4The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.
8. 03:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
9. 04:00
  Dorothy Whipple - The Closed Door—Summer Holiday
  5/5A child's innocent remark has devastating consequences for a nursemaid.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
  The 2007 Lancashire murder victim's story, as told by her mother Sylvia.
11. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
12. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
  3/6Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.

Saturday 9 June 2012