BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 20 September 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 19. The Fifth Column
  19/20Lemmy and Doc master a Martian sphere, and Jet gets a mysterious offer of help.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 3
  3/8More survivors bring problems for Mau, who has to become Chief.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
4. 01:30
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—Doubt
  3/4Callan is keen to know why Hunter wants Schneider dead, so he conducts some research.
5. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  3/6A tale of jealousy, deceit and football unfolds when Robert attends a rival school.
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Beleaguered MP Duncan Stonebridge goes on a date - with The Opposition.
7. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains
  3/4Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris
8. 04:00
  Love Stories—A Voice From the Past
  By Penny Vincenzi. A young girl is enchanted by vivid tales from the past.
9. 04:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 2, The Man Who Robbed the Bank of England
  2/6Mourning his reporter, Charles Dickens discovers an unexpected ally also wants justice.
10. 05:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Small Leather-Covered Notebook
  2/7Gussie Fink-Nottle causes a spot of botheration for Bertie Wooster.
11. 05:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
2. 06:30
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—The Job
  4/4Schneider invites Callan to dinner on Sunday. Callan has the gun, and he must use it.
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Take the High Road
  2/6Take the High Road: Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6John presents a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
7. 09:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
  3/6A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.
8. 09:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping
  3/6The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.
9. 10:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
10. 11:00
  Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
  A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
11. 11:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 2, Dickens and Dizzy
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, but what is the young politician's secret?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
4. 13:30
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—The Job
  4/4Schneider invites Callan to dinner on Sunday. Callan has the gun, and he must use it.
5. 14:00
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 9
  9/15Adam is distraught over Hetty standing accused and locked up behind prison bars.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Ireland and the Phoenix Park Murders
  207/216Gladstone's ambitions for Home Rule in Ireland end in fiasco. Anna Massey narrates.
7. 14:30
  Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4
  4/5Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
8. 14:45
  Dear Charlie: Letters to a Lost Daughter—Episode 4
  4/5Spring arrives, bringing with it a sense of new beginnings.
9. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/09/2012
  Mel Giedroyc introduces a visit to an owl sanctuary and asks why we love horror.
11. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
  3/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
12. 17:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Take the High Road
  2/6Take the High Road: Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 20. Return to the Moon
  20/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew try to outrun the Martian Spheres in their bid to escape.
2. 18:30
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 4
  4/8Mau learns how to build a nation. Read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
6. 20:30
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—The Job
  4/4Schneider invites Callan to dinner on Sunday. Callan has the gun, and he must use it.
7. 21:00
  Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
  A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
8. 21:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 2, Dickens and Dizzy
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, but what is the young politician's secret?
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6John presents a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6Justin Edwards and the team tastefully make fun of the news from the last seven days.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/09/2012
  The Comedy Club presents two hours of comedy. Andi Osho has a song from Frisky and Mannish
12. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Surveillance
  4/6Martin gets caught by his own CCTV and tannoy system for shaming litter offenders.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Be Happy
  2/4The bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 20. Return to the Moon
  20/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew try to outrun the Martian Spheres in their bid to escape.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 4
  4/8Mau learns how to build a nation. Read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
4. 01:30
  James Mitchell - Red File for Callan—The Job
  4/4Schneider invites Callan to dinner on Sunday. Callan has the gun, and he must use it.
5. 02:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
  3/6A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.
6. 02:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping
  3/6The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.
7. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
8. 04:00
  Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
  A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
9. 04:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 2, Dickens and Dizzy
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, but what is the young politician's secret?
10. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
  3/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
11. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Take the High Road
  2/6Take the High Road: Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain.

Friday 21 September 2012