BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 15 June 2012

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
  4/5In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Presents—The Cage
  By Bertram Chandler. Captives must prove rationality. Read by Catherine Cusack.
3. 00:30
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—4. Sea Voyage
  4/5Gren and Poyly survive the volcano, but the Morel is getting frustrated.
4. 01:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Murder Unprompted, 7 Premiere
  2/4Drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star can't master the script.
5. 01:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 5
  5/6Clairvoyant Myra's husband Bill faces the grim aftermath of the kidnap stunt.
6. 01:45
  The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents—The Dancing Partner
  5/5By Jerome K Jerome. What if Herr Geibel's ingenious mechanical man should malfunction?
7. 02:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
8. 02:30
  HR—Series 2, Remodelling
  5/6Some redecoration prompts a bout of soul-searching for Sam.
9. 03:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Caligula
  4/6The new and popular emperor Caligula has some surprises for his uncle Claudius.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, The Children
  4/5As her father plans to remarry, Connie fights to honour an equally important love.
11. 04:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Golden Slipper
  3/4Violet Strange probes four rich women suspected of multiple thefts.
12. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Bernard is all at sea when he is asked to scatter a client's ashes.
13. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, The Phantom Barrister
  3/5A new worker puzzles John Fuller-Carp, and Ruth's mum visits.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Murder Unprompted, 7 Premiere
  3/4Can the thespian sleuth prove his friend Alex is not the murderer.
2. 06:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
3. 06:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—The Double Crossing
  A good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Morse's creator reads his own story.
4. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
5. 07:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
7. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
8. 09:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—A Bit of Bad News
  5/6Frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.
9. 09:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 3
  3/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter.
10. 10:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Claudius
  5/6How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all.
11. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, The Dressmaker's Child
  5/5Cahal's plan to make a quick profit from a gullible young couple backfires spectacularly.
12. 11:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
  4/4Valeria tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
3. 13:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Murder Unprompted, 7 Premiere
  3/4Can the thespian sleuth prove his friend Alex is not the murderer.
4. 13:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
5. 13:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—The Double Crossing
  A good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Morse's creator reads his own story.
6. 14:00
  Incredible Women—Episode 5
  5/5Valerie Panther isn't just an unstoppable media success, she's a Media Integrity Czar.
7. 14:15
  James Joyce - Blind Date With Bloomsday
  A literary landmark and it's effect on a city. How Dublin has embraced Ulysses.
8. 14:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 5
  5/5In 1947's winter, the housewife looks back and ponders the next generation's prospects.
9. 15:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Caligula
  4/6The new and popular emperor Caligula has some surprises for his uncle Claudius.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—15/06/2012
  Afternoon chat with Mel Giedroyc.
11. 17:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Molly and Doug separate, but he is only a few streets away. Can they make a clean break?
12. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—5. The Riding Crop
  5/5A dispute between sisters 200 years ago means a gift must be cared for in the present.
2. 18:15
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Beef; Sole Solution
  The sci-fi author's own meaty tale, and Eric Frank Russell's story of scientific creation.
3. 18:30
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—5. The Prophet
  5/5A parting of the ways for the Morel and Gren, but the search for a home goes on.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Struggle for Promotion
  7/19A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.
5. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
6. 20:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Murder Unprompted, 7 Premiere
  3/4Can the thespian sleuth prove his friend Alex is not the murderer.
7. 20:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
8. 20:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—The Double Crossing
  A good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Morse's creator reads his own story.
9. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, The Dressmaker's Child
  5/5Cahal's plan to make a quick profit from a gullible young couple backfires spectacularly.
10. 21:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
  4/4Valeria tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
11. 22:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
12. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5The latest on the 'Penelope Keith riots', and just 38 weeks to Wimbledon.
13. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/06/2012
  Arthur Smith interviews Diane Morgan from Two Episodes of Mash.
14. 23:00
  Sorry About Last Night—A Enemy
  5/5Dad's double-life shocks Andy and Julie. Alexei Sayle's quirky couple's comedy
15. 23:30
  The Cabaret of Dr Caligari—The Body Politic
  6/6A government minister learns the true meaning of 'NHS cuts'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—5. The Riding Crop
  5/5A dispute between sisters 200 years ago means a gift must be cared for in the present.
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Beef; Sole Solution
  The sci-fi author's own meaty tale, and Eric Frank Russell's story of scientific creation.
3. 00:30
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—5. The Prophet
  5/5A parting of the ways for the Morel and Gren, but the search for a home goes on.
4. 01:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Murder Unprompted, 7 Premiere
  3/4Can the thespian sleuth prove his friend Alex is not the murderer.
5. 01:30
  Mark McShane - Seance on a Wet Afternoon—Episode 6
  6/6The backlash from Myra Savage's kidnap stunt catches up with her at a seance.
6. 01:45
  Colin Dexter Short Stories—The Double Crossing
  A good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Morse's creator reads his own story.
7. 02:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—A Bit of Bad News
  5/6Frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.
8. 02:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 3
  3/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter.
9. 03:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Claudius
  5/6How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, The Dressmaker's Child
  5/5Cahal's plan to make a quick profit from a gullible young couple backfires spectacularly.
11. 04:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
  4/4Valeria tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
12. 05:00
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Molly and Doug separate, but he is only a few streets away. Can they make a clean break?
13. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
  4/6Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.

Saturday 16 June 2012