BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 August 2012

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 8. The Time Travellers
  8/13Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 13
  13/17More determined than ever to find his friend Josella, Bill Masen faces a tough decision.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
  3/6Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.
4. 01:30
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 2. The Bonbonniere
  2/3Acting on the palmist's chilling prediction, the dapper Lord is in for a new shock.
5. 02:00
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 2nd October 1799
  4/6John Sheets makes a welcome arrival and a game of cricket is proposed.
6. 02:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Michael McIntyre resorts to toilet humour and Lucy Porter tells tall stories of giraffes.
7. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton
  4/4Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.
8. 04:00
  Rose Tremain—The Crossing of Herald Mountjoy
  A tale of public and private anguish, based around the Battle of Agincourt.
9. 04:15
  Paupers and Pig Killers—Series 2, Don't Look Down Your Nose at Me, Sir
  1/3Unruly parishioners, lazy farmers and a bucolic manservant - the life of a Somerset parson
10. 05:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump
  4/6Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.
11. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
2. 06:30
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 3. The Ormolu Clock
  3/3Still thwarted in fulfilling his dark destiny, the dapper Lord changes tactics.
3. 07:00
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
4. 07:30
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
  Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way
  13/13Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun starring Nigel Rees and Fred Harris.
7. 09:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
8. 09:30
  Trivia Test Match—Episode 9
  9/9With Tim Rice, Willie Rushton, Leslie Thomas and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. From 1992.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 11:00
  The Parcel of Dreams
  A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective, but will his characters let him?
11. 11:15
  Paupers and Pig Killers—Series 2, Travel Broadens the Seat
  2/3A hectic social visit to Bath with his family, from the diary of the Somerset parson.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way
  13/13Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun starring Nigel Rees and Fred Harris.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
4. 13:30
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 3. The Ormolu Clock
  3/3Still thwarted in fulfilling his dark destiny, the dapper Lord changes tactics.
5. 14:00
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
  5/10George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Darwin
  189/216The new Theory of Evolution causes a deep divide between Church and Science.
7. 14:30
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 5
  5/15A remarkable gesture cements the friendship between Dr Aziz and Cyril Fielding.
8. 14:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 5
  5/5Nelson and Emma are reunited, but he must face the French fleet off the Cape of Trafalgar.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—17/08/2012
  Mel Giedroyc continues Roald Dahl's classic tale 'Matilda'.
11. 17:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
12. 17:30
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
2. 18:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 14
  14/17As his hunt for Josella continues, Bill Masen also tries to help the orphaned Susan.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way
  13/13Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun starring Nigel Rees and Fred Harris.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
6. 20:30
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 3. The Ormolu Clock
  3/3Still thwarted in fulfilling his dark destiny, the dapper Lord changes tactics.
7. 21:00
  MacAulay and Co—Edinburgh Festival 2012, Episode 10
  10/10Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
8. 22:00
  Sarah at the Stand—Episode 3
  3/4Sarah Millican is in Edinburgh, with Davey See, John Moloney and Gary Delaney.
9. 22:15
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2012, Episode 7
  7/18Comedy from the world-famous festival.
10. 22:20
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
  Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
11. 22:50
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2012, Episode 8
  8/18Comedy from the world-famous festival.
12. 23:00
  Big Town All Stars—Series 2, The Ballad Of Kenny And Christine
  4/4Kenny's new girlfriend wants to join his a cappella band - but she can't sing.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2012, Episode 9
  9/18Comedy from the world-famous festival.
14. 23:30
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Tube system goes berserk, earthquake in Corinth and anniversary of space.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 14
  14/17As his hunt for Josella continues, Bill Masen also tries to help the orphaned Susan.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
4. 01:30
  Oscar Wilde—Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, 3. The Ormolu Clock
  3/3Still thwarted in fulfilling his dark destiny, the dapper Lord changes tactics.
5. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
6. 02:30
  Trivia Test Match—Episode 9
  9/9With Tim Rice, Willie Rushton, Leslie Thomas and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. From 1992.
7. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
8. 04:00
  The Parcel of Dreams
  A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective, but will his characters let him?
9. 04:15
  Paupers and Pig Killers—Series 2, Travel Broadens the Seat
  2/3A hectic social visit to Bath with his family, from the diary of the Somerset parson.
10. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
11. 05:30
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.

Saturday 18 August 2012