BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 August 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Creature from the Pit, Episode 5
  5/7The Time Lord discovers the creature's purpose for being in the pit on planet Chloris.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance
  6/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 8
  8/15His cover blown in Dorset, the Englishman is pursued by both police and enemy agents.
5. 02:00
  Boogie Up the River—I'll See You at the Source
  6/6As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer attempts to drink Sam under the table.
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The frustrations of backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge.
7. 03:00
  Ronald Frame - Greyfriars
  Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.
8. 04:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 1
  3/5A couple and their three young children struggle to enjoy a holiday in a hotel in Cornwall
9. 04:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Looks Like Rain Again
  After their mother's funeral, the return of a missing brother stirs up big trouble.
10. 05:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 5. The Wife of a Hero
  5/6There's cup fever in town, but the GP must cope with more serious sickness.
11. 05:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Rate of Decline
  2/9Single dad Bryan needs cash to pay his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Red-Headed League
  6/8A red-haired visitor asks the detective to investigate a millionaire's bizarre job offer.
2. 06:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 9
  9/15The English fugitive is on the run, with a would-be assassin lurking dangerously nearby.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A TV star reaps what she's sown, when Rosie helps launch a new garden centre.
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 4, Ayabassa Alan
  5/6A new dance craze sweeps Lenzie, and Dave finds a new friend.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Jumbo Sized Problem
  19/26The platoon must pave the way for a convoy, but then the circus turns up.
7. 09:00
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 16th June, 1800
  6/6William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke.
8. 09:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Alan Davies, Simon Evans, Tony Hawks and Phill Jupitus.
9. 10:00
  Dave Sheasby - Coming Down
  As mountaineers mourn a friend, a journalist speaks to his widow.
10. 11:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2
  4/5A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.
11. 11:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Rain on the Just
  Dark family secrets and a severe case of sibling rivalry lead to murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Jumbo Sized Problem
  19/26The platoon must pave the way for a convoy, but then the circus turns up.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Red-Headed League
  6/8A red-haired visitor asks the detective to investigate a millionaire's bizarre job offer.
4. 13:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 9
  9/15The English fugitive is on the run, with a would-be assassin lurking dangerously nearby.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 4
  4/10'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 3, Episode 18
  Jolene confronts Kenton about his shameful past, and Lance gets demanding.
7. 14:30
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 14
  14/15Two years after their last meeting, Dr Aziz comes face-to-face with Cyril Fielding again.
8. 14:45
  Anton Chekhov - A Life of Chekhov—His Sister Masha
  4/5A successful short story writer, Anton, aims to fix his relationship with his dad.
9. 15:00
  Dave Sheasby - Coming Down
  As mountaineers mourn a friend, a journalist speaks to his widow.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—21/06/2012
  Mel Giedroyc celebrates the genius of master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.
11. 17:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—August - Harvest Home
  6/6Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.
12. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A TV star reaps what she's sown, when Rosie helps launch a new garden centre.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 5. Communication Lost
  5/20With communications to Earth lost, Jet Morgan's courage is tested during a meteor swarm.
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—The Creature from the Pit, Episode 6
  6/7The Time Lord unravels the complex truth, but an even greater danger lies ahead.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know
  8/8Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Jumbo Sized Problem
  19/26The platoon must pave the way for a convoy, but then the circus turns up.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Red-Headed League
  6/8A red-haired visitor asks the detective to investigate a millionaire's bizarre job offer.
6. 20:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 9
  9/15The English fugitive is on the run, with a would-be assassin lurking dangerously nearby.
7. 21:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2
  4/5A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.
8. 21:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Rain on the Just
  Dark family secrets and a severe case of sibling rivalry lead to murder.
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 4, Ayabassa Alan
  5/6A new dance craze sweeps Lenzie, and Dave finds a new friend.
10. 22:30
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, The Final Solution
  4/4Will Ricky's million-pound sponsorship deal wreck Felchester's hopes of a Wembley victory?
11. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Insomnia
  1/6Local government worker Martin faces a deadly combo - new boss, cats and wheelie bins.
12. 23:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Meet a cheery bailiff - and an office induction with a twist...
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 5. Communication Lost
  5/20With communications to Earth lost, Jet Morgan's courage is tested during a meteor swarm.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Creature from the Pit, Episode 6
  6/7The Time Lord unravels the complex truth, but an even greater danger lies ahead.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Red-Headed League
  6/8A red-haired visitor asks the detective to investigate a millionaire's bizarre job offer.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 9
  9/15The English fugitive is on the run, with a would-be assassin lurking dangerously nearby.
5. 02:00
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 16th June, 1800
  6/6William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke.
6. 02:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Alan Davies, Simon Evans, Tony Hawks and Phill Jupitus.
7. 03:00
  Dave Sheasby - Coming Down
  As mountaineers mourn a friend, a journalist speaks to his widow.
8. 04:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2
  4/5A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.
9. 04:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Rain on the Just
  Dark family secrets and a severe case of sibling rivalry lead to murder.
10. 05:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—August - Harvest Home
  6/6Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.
11. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A TV star reaps what she's sown, when Rosie helps launch a new garden centre.

Friday 31 August 2012