BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 September 2012

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 12. Mysterious Lights and More...
  12/20A mysterious ship disturbs the crew, and a city from Jet's dreams appears to exist on Mars
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 6
  6/10Bernard brings John to London and gets revenge on the Director of Hatcheries.
3. 00:45
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 1
  1/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
4. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Retired Colourman
  8/8A simple case of adultery and theft turns sinister for the detective and Dr Watson.
5. 01:30
  Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night
  1/5A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.
6. 02:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush
  6/6Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Lazy Sunday
  3/6Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney.
8. 03:00
  EM Forster - Howard's End—Episode 1
  1/2When Helen Schlegel stays at the Wilcox's family country home, her life is changed forever
9. 04:00
  Love Stories—The Lark
  By Alan Titchmarsh. A widow's life is transformed by an unexpected love affair.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Rob Brydon, Warren Brown, Jonathan Meades, James Wong, Beth Orton, and Hurray for the Riff Raff
  Clive Anderson is joined by Rob Brydon, with music from Beth Orton.
11. 05:00
  To the Manor Born—What's in a Name?
  3/10Hard-up Audrey needs a secret job, but what is she qualified to do?
12. 05:30
  HE Bates - A Little of What You Fancy—Episode 1
  1/6Pop Larkin finds he's not as young as he used to be. From February 1996.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
2. 06:30
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
4. 07:30
  Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—1. Pilot
  1/5What better way to chart mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market?
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies
  16/26Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 5, 10/09/2012
  1/9An extended version of The News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 09:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 4, Cough in the Loft
  1/6When Mary sends John Shuttleworth up to the attic, it's the start of a digital quest.
9. 10:00
  EM Forster - Howard's End—Episode 2
  2/2Helen is unhappy that her sister Margaret has agreed to marry newly widowed Henry Wilcox.
10. 11:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
11. 11:15
  Dave Sheasby - Apple Blossom Afternoon
  Ted is not asking much for his birthday, just a winning bet. But will the horse oblige?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies
  16/26Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
4. 13:30
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
5. 14:00
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 2
  2/15Remarkable young Methodist preacher Dinah Morris arrives to comfort Lisbeth Bede.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—A Question of Monarchy
  200/216Gladstone brings about many changes, but the Queen is under threat from other quarters.
7. 14:30
  Julian Barnes - Arthur and George—Episode 7
  7/10Arthur is energised by his investigations when he meets disgraced George's family.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 7
  7/10What will the warrior find when he returns home?
9. 15:00
  EM Forster - Howard's End—Episode 2
  2/2Helen is unhappy that her sister Margaret has agreed to marry newly widowed Henry Wilcox.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/09/2012
  Mel presents this week's story, 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness, read by David Hayman.
11. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, In Custody
  2/8Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage.
12. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 13. Dream or Reality?
  13/20In the Martian city from Jet's childhood dream, Lemmy is under telepathic attack.
2. 18:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 7
  7/10John 'the Savage' is a big hit, while Bernard is jealous.
3. 18:45
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
  2/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies
  16/26Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.
5. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
6. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
7. 20:30
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
8. 21:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
9. 21:15
  Dave Sheasby - Apple Blossom Afternoon
  Ted is not asking much for his birthday, just a winning bet. But will the horse oblige?
10. 22:00
  Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—1. Pilot
  1/5What better way to chart mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market?
11. 22:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Merv gains strong support from an unlikely source when the cafe faces closure.
12. 23:00
  Acropolis Now—Series 1, Fish
  1/6Fish restaurant owner Aristophanes gets a shock. Ancient Greece comedy by Lynne Truss.
13. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, Beware the Ides of Masterson
  1/6Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 13. Dream or Reality?
  13/20In the Martian city from Jet's childhood dream, Lemmy is under telepathic attack.
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 7
  7/10John 'the Savage' is a big hit, while Bernard is jealous.
3. 00:45
  HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
  2/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
4. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
5. 01:30
  Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
  2/5Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 5, 10/09/2012
  1/9An extended version of The News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
7. 02:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 4, Cough in the Loft
  1/6When Mary sends John Shuttleworth up to the attic, it's the start of a digital quest.
8. 03:00
  EM Forster - Howard's End—Episode 2
  2/2Helen is unhappy that her sister Margaret has agreed to marry newly widowed Henry Wilcox.
9. 04:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
10. 04:15
  Dave Sheasby - Apple Blossom Afternoon
  Ted is not asking much for his birthday, just a winning bet. But will the horse oblige?
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, In Custody
  2/8Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage.
12. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.

Wednesday 12 September 2012