BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 16 June 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
  2/2The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
2. 07:30
  The Complete Caledonian Imbiber—The Cratur an Reamin Swats
  4/4Billy Kay celebrates the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe.
3. 08:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 2
  2/3With Absolute Power; Fags, Mags & Bags; The Sunday Format and Chain Reaction.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—Tiger Wings
  1948: Joan Allen makes a daring solo flight back to her old haunts in Singapore.
2. 13:15
  John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey—Rumpole and the Primrose Path
  1/4Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices.
3. 14:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/8A musing pianist and a two-headed 'Great Eccentric'. Stars Ronnie Barker.
4. 14:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/9A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
5. 15:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
6. 16:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
  2/2The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
7. 17:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—The Devil of Denge Marsh, Episode 3
  3/3Lionheart faces a watery demise, as Dunning unleashes a being from the dawn of time.
2. 18:30
  The Bottle Imp by RL Stevenson
  Keawe buys a bottle promising love, fame and money - but hits a drawback.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 2
  2/3With Absolute Power; Fags, Mags & Bags; The Sunday Format and Chain Reaction.
4. 22:00
  Comedy on the Boat—22/10/2011
  Stand-up performances by David Ward, Jason Cook, Marlon Davis and Alistair Barrie.
5. 22:45
  Greg at The Stand—Episode 4
  4/6Greg McHugh welcomes more corking comedians to the renowned Glasgow venue.
6. 23:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider
  4/4Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton.
7. 23:30
  Wallander - Faceless Killers—Episode 10
  10/10Inspector Wallander gets a vital clue in his investigation of Lovgren's murder.
8. 23:45
  Devil in a Blue Dress—Episode 10
  10/10Easy Rawlings discovers Daphne Monet's secret - and looks to the future.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Devil of Denge Marsh, Episode 3
  3/3Lionheart faces a watery demise, as Dunning unleashes a being from the dawn of time.
2. 00:30
  The Bottle Imp by RL Stevenson
  Keawe buys a bottle promising love, fame and money - but hits a drawback.
3. 01:00
  An Hour With Johnners
  Cricket commentator Brian Johnston's 1993 one-man show at London's Richmond Theatre.
4. 02:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—Tiger Wings
  1948: Joan Allen makes a daring solo flight back to her old haunts in Singapore.
5. 03:15
  John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey—Rumpole and the Primrose Path
  1/4Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices.
6. 04:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
  2/2The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
7. 05:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.

Sunday 17 June 2012