BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 17 June 2012

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Incredible Women—Episode 1
  1/5Children's writer and wolf enthusiast Eleanor Fane-Gore reveals her true pedigree.
2. 06:15
  Incredible Women—Episode 2
  2/54 Extra Debut. Comic portraits of five extraordinary characters.
3. 06:30
  Incredible Women—Episode 3
  3/5Peggy Saville was the innocent star of the Round The Back film comedies. Or was she?
4. 06:45
  Incredible Women—Episode 4
  4/5Kate Wilkie develops a taste for adventure when she rescues her father from a crevasse.
5. 07:00
  Incredible Women—Episode 5
  5/5Valerie Panther isn't just an unstoppable media success, she's a Media Integrity Czar.
6. 07:15
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—George Russell
  1/5Clive James muses on the influence of one of his lecturers, and the contents of his cellar
7. 07:30
  The Castle—Series 4, Give Me the Flaming Torch
  5/6With the Olympics coming to Woodstock, Sir William is on a go-slow and Henry hunts dragons
8. 08:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation
  10/20Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.
9. 08:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
  When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
10. 09:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
  3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
11. 09:30
  Anthony Hope - The Prisoner of Zenda—King for More Than a Day
  2/3Lookalike Rudolf Rassendyll keeps up the deception to find the missing King of Ruritania.
12. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Princess Michael of Kent
  Princess Michael of Kent tells Roy Plomley of her love of music and interior design.
13. 10:45
  A Year in the Life of Ants—Episode 3
  3/5Early summer sees the ants preparing to mate, but forest cyclists endanger their nest.
14. 11:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.
15. 11:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Incredible Women—Episode 1
  1/5Children's writer and wolf enthusiast Eleanor Fane-Gore reveals her true pedigree.
2. 12:15
  Incredible Women—Episode 2
  2/54 Extra Debut. Comic portraits of five extraordinary characters.
3. 12:30
  Incredible Women—Episode 3
  3/5Peggy Saville was the innocent star of the Round The Back film comedies. Or was she?
4. 12:45
  Incredible Women—Episode 4
  4/5Kate Wilkie develops a taste for adventure when she rescues her father from a crevasse.
5. 13:00
  Incredible Women—Episode 5
  5/5Valerie Panther isn't just an unstoppable media success, she's a Media Integrity Czar.
6. 13:15
  Clive James - Even As We Speak—George Russell
  1/5Clive James muses on the influence of one of his lecturers, and the contents of his cellar
7. 13:30
  Peter Ackroyd - The House of Doctor Dee
  Matthew Palmer inherits an old house haunted by its creepy, black magic past.
8. 15:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation
  10/20Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.
9. 15:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
  When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
10. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—17/06/2012
  Highlights of the week - jellied eels, cowboys, snakes and a concert pianist.
11. 16:30
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
  3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
12. 17:00
  Anthony Hope - The Prisoner of Zenda—King for More Than a Day
  2/3Lookalike Rudolf Rassendyll keeps up the deception to find the missing King of Ruritania.
13. 17:30
  Groucho Was My Father—Episode 3
  3/3Revealing how the comedian took off as a radio star. With Tony Staveacre.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 2, 1. Phish Phood by Kim Newman
  1/5A silver-surfer takes on spammers – but the cyber-sharks are circling.
2. 18:30
  Red Dwarf—Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Episode 5
  5/6The prospect of female company spurs on a rescue mission from Dave Lister and crewmates.
3. 19:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.
4. 19:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
5. 20:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation
  10/20Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.
6. 20:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
  When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Princess Michael of Kent
  Princess Michael of Kent tells Roy Plomley of her love of music and interior design.
8. 21:45
  A Year in the Life of Ants—Episode 3
  3/5Early summer sees the ants preparing to mate, but forest cyclists endanger their nest.
9. 22:00
  The Castle—Series 4, Give Me the Flaming Torch
  5/6With the Olympics coming to Woodstock, Sir William is on a go-slow and Henry hunts dragons
10. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A hard decision gets harder thanks to 'favours' being offered. Starring Geoffrey Palmer.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/06/2012
  Arthur Smith has a bench-based chat with stand-up Diane Morgan.
12. 23:00
  Little Britain—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5It became a TV smash hit, but Lucas and Walliams' oddball comedy premiered first on radio.
13. 23:30
  Forty Nights in the Wildebeest—Episode 2
  2/6Dan Freedman and Nick Romero provide a pun fest and an American guide to 'Scotchland'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 2, 1. Phish Phood by Kim Newman
  1/5A silver-surfer takes on spammers – but the cyber-sharks are circling.
2. 00:30
  Red Dwarf—Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Episode 5
  5/6The prospect of female company spurs on a rescue mission from Dave Lister and crewmates.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Princess Michael of Kent
  Princess Michael of Kent tells Roy Plomley of her love of music and interior design.
4. 01:45
  A Year in the Life of Ants—Episode 3
  3/5Early summer sees the ants preparing to mate, but forest cyclists endanger their nest.
5. 02:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.
6. 02:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James
  6/6Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.
7. 03:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation
  10/20Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.
8. 03:30
  Peter Ackroyd - The House of Doctor Dee
  Matthew Palmer inherits an old house haunted by its creepy, black magic past.
9. 05:00
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
  3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
10. 05:30
  Anthony Hope - The Prisoner of Zenda—King for More Than a Day
  2/3Lookalike Rudolf Rassendyll keeps up the deception to find the missing King of Ruritania.

Monday 18 June 2012