BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 28 July 2012

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Guerrier - Graceless—Series 2, The Flood
  2/3A flood threatens the townspeople. Have Abby and Zara found a safe haven at last?
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder in Mesopotamia, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Poirot battles to reveal the identity of the desert murderer.
3. 01:30
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—2. Making Peace
  2/2Recalling a gruesome murder, a dying policeman continues his deathbed confessions.
4. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
5. 02:30
  Trivia Test Match—01/10/1992
  5/9Brian Johnston quizzes Willie Rushton, William Franklyn, Tim Rice and Paul Merton.
6. 03:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
7. 04:00
  AS Byatt - Gode's Story
  There was once a young sailor who was a great dancer. Read by Sheila Mitchell.
8. 04:15
  Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons
  3/3Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise.
9. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams and Patricia Routledge.
10. 05:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 4
  4/4The warring radio duo try an on-air separation. Stars Imelda Staunton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Alick Rowe - Odysseus on an Iceberg
  A comic re-telling of the legendary figure's protracted journey home from the Trojan War.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Great Green Jacket Robbery
  4/6Reliving the lead up to Nick Faldo's stunning victory in Augusta at the 1996 US Masters.
3. 08:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Controller—John Shuttleworth
  The Sheffield singer's selections include Alison and Maud, and Saturday Night Fry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 3
  Series 3 Omnibus. Martha encourages her patients to sip at the well of self-examination.
2. 13:15
  McLevy—Series 3, 3. The Dark Shadow
  3/4Missing jewels and a fortune teller challenge the Victorian Edinburgh detective.
3. 14:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
4. 14:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799
  1/6Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.
5. 15:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
6. 16:00
  Alick Rowe - Odysseus on an Iceberg
  A comic re-telling of the legendary figure's protracted journey home from the Trojan War.
7. 17:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—For King and Country, Episode 1
  1/4MI-13's Lionheart investigates a series of murders involving electrical appliances.
2. 18:30
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
  1/2A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Controller—John Shuttleworth
  The Sheffield singer's selections include Alison and Maud, and Saturday Night Fry.
4. 22:00
  Saturday Stand-Up—Josie Long
  Josie Long presents 'Trying Is Good', originally performed at 2007's Edinburgh Festival.
5. 23:00
  P Division—Code Four One, Series 1, The Torchman
  4/4A psychological profiler is called in the hope of finding the serial killer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—For King and Country, Episode 1
  1/4MI-13's Lionheart investigates a series of murders involving electrical appliances.
2. 00:30
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
  1/2A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
3. 01:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—Dame Edna Everage
  'Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart.
4. 02:00
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 3
  Series 3 Omnibus. Martha encourages her patients to sip at the well of self-examination.
5. 03:15
  McLevy—Series 3, 3. The Dark Shadow
  3/4Missing jewels and a fortune teller challenge the Victorian Edinburgh detective.
6. 04:00
  Alick Rowe - Odysseus on an Iceberg
  A comic re-telling of the legendary figure's protracted journey home from the Trojan War.
7. 05:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.

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