BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 October 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 15
  15/20Stranded on the surface of the asteroid, Jet and Doc fight desperately to be rescued.
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 1
  1/2Hidden beneath false memories, a disturbing truth is revealed. Read by William Hootkins.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
4. 01:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 9
  9/10Bond is confused. Reunited with Vesper, their love continues. But what troubles her?
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 9
  9/20Dick and his pal Jock are forced to take part in a lethal attack if Jean is to be released
6. 02:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
  6/6A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
7. 02:30
  Just a Minute—20/01/1968
  Nicholas Parsons welcomes Derek Nimmo, Clement Freud, Prunella Scales and Andree Melly.
8. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
9. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Father's Help
  Swami is the pupil. Samuel is the teacher. A classroom battle is about to start.
10. 04:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Skin
  On her road to liberation, Mattie Potter strips off. Patricia Hodge tells her tale.
11. 05:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, A Moving Experience
  2/6With talk of relocating his company, tycoon Jimmy fancies life as a country gent.
12. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, A Green Unpleasant Land
  5/6The couple's German friend Heinrich reveals his thoughts about the war.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
2. 06:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
3. 06:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 10
  10/20Snowy and the French police follow the trail left by Jock. But they're heading into a trap
4. 07:00
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  5/6The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
5. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Author Author; Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol
  2/6The American essayist's musing on life as an author and a satirical swipe at critics.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Captain Povey Reports Sick
  5/12When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. From August 1965.
7. 08:25
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  10/25The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
8. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
9. 09:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/3Mrs Roberts and her policies are more popular than ever.
10. 09:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.
11. 10:00
  The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
  Biographer Richard Holmes introduces Coleridge's classic poem of a cursed sea voyage.
12. 11:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
13. 11:15
  David Almond - Skellig
  A Newcastle boy finds a dying angel in the garage of his new home. Stars Adam Ironside.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Captain Povey Reports Sick
  5/12When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. From August 1965.
2. 12:25
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  10/25The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
3. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
4. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
5. 13:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
6. 13:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 10
  10/20Snowy and the French police follow the trail left by Jock. But they're heading into a trap
7. 14:00
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 5
  5/10The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. The reality of war strikes home.
8. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger
  5/20Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman.
9. 14:30
  Joanna Trollope - Marrying the Mistress—Episode 5
  5/10Cajoled by his wife Carrie, Simon Stockdale finally meets his father's lover, Merrion.
10. 14:45
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 5
  5/8Salieri is seething when Mozart writes an Italian opera, so he plots to stop it.
11. 15:00
  The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
  Biographer Richard Holmes introduces Coleridge's classic poem of a cursed sea voyage.
12. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/10/2012
  Mel Giedroyc lands on the moon, and Michael Morpurgo reveals his favourite books.
13. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
14. 17:30
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  5/6The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
  16/20Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
2. 18:30
  Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 2
  2/2Does a childhood fantasy hold the key to the human race's survival?
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Captain Povey Reports Sick
  5/12When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. From August 1965.
4. 19:25
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  10/25The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
5. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Around the World the Burkiss Way
  8/15Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
6. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
7. 20:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
8. 20:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 10
  10/20Snowy and the French police follow the trail left by Jock. But they're heading into a trap
9. 21:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
10. 21:15
  David Almond - Skellig
  A Newcastle boy finds a dying angel in the garage of his new home. Stars Adam Ironside.
11. 22:00
  The Comedy Club at The Cheltenham Literature Festival
  The Comedy Club heads off to the Cheltenham Literature Festival for a night of stand-up.
12. 22:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, Heist Society
  5/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore recall some 1960s cunning villainy.
13. 23:00
  The Party Party—Episode 3
  3/6Will Sir Lord Knight's campaign over the danger of ads do the business? From May 1987.
14. 23:30
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
  16/20Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 2
  2/2Does a childhood fantasy hold the key to the human race's survival?
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
4. 01:30
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 10
  10/20Snowy and the French police follow the trail left by Jock. But they're heading into a trap
6. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/3Mrs Roberts and her policies are more popular than ever.
7. 02:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.
8. 03:00
  The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
  Biographer Richard Holmes introduces Coleridge's classic poem of a cursed sea voyage.
9. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
10. 04:15
  David Almond - Skellig
  A Newcastle boy finds a dying angel in the garage of his new home. Stars Adam Ironside.
11. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
12. 05:30
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  5/6The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.

Saturday 13 October 2012