BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 October 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
2. 00:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, Bleeder by Ed Hime
  3/4A trainee surgeon follows a destructive path after he is haunted by a fatal car crash.
3. 01:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
  3/5Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
4. 01:30
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—3. Herbert in Motion 1/2
  3/5A gallery curator faces prison when his part in a big art fraud looks set to be exposed.
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 13
  13/20As Spider's gang awaits the arrival of the contraband, our hero finds a surprise ally.
6. 02:00
  At Home With the Hardys—Many Happy Returns
  1/6The sitcom formally known as 'Unnatural Acts' gets a new title - and a new arrival.
7. 02:30
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
8. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
9. 04:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Ash
  3/5Kevin's wife has left him with two kids and a babysitter to pay. Or at least he thinks so.
10. 04:15
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone
  2/4Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy.
11. 05:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Course of True Love
  6/7Bertie comes a cropper while trying to rescue Gussie's notebook.
12. 05:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Family Christmas
  9/9Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
2. 06:30
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2
  4/5Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes.
3. 06:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 14
  14/20Our valiant trio learn how Spider's gang transfers contraband from ship to shore.
4. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
5. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Some moth-based lunacy and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety.
6. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
7. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
8. 09:00
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
9. 09:30
  Just a Minute—26/09/1972
  Nicholas Parsons welcomes Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo and Clement Freud.
10. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
11. 11:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Teaching
  4/5A teacher reflects on 23 years in the same room waiting for the bell to ring.
12. 11:15
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid
  3/4Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and takes on a new case about a missing American.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
3. 13:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
4. 13:30
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2
  4/5Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes.
5. 13:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 14
  14/20Our valiant trio learn how Spider's gang transfers contraband from ship to shore.
6. 14:00
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 9
  9/10Churchill cuts back on household expenditure. Clementine is knocked down by a bus.
7. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
8. 14:30
  Joanna Trollope - Marrying the Mistress—Episode 9
  9/10Simon makes a stand against his mother Laura over her divorce battle with Guy.
9. 14:45
  Alan Bennett - The Clothes They Stood Up In—Episode 1
  1/7The author reads his own specially commissioned story of the Ransomes.
10. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—18/10/2012
  Where did the expression about teaching grannies to suck eggs come from? We find out...
12. 17:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
13. 17:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 18:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, The Fly by Lynn Ferguson
  4/4A lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a Californian lady.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Ten Seconds From Now
  26/26The platoon is selected to take part in a worldwide radio show.
5. 20:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
6. 20:30
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2
  4/5Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes.
7. 20:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 14
  14/20Our valiant trio learn how Spider's gang transfers contraband from ship to shore.
8. 21:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Teaching
  4/5A teacher reflects on 23 years in the same room waiting for the bell to ring.
9. 21:15
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid
  3/4Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and takes on a new case about a missing American.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Some moth-based lunacy and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Justin Edwards and the team tastefully make fun of the news from the last seven days.
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/8The news of 1936 - and stereotypes in space. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.
13. 23:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Theseus Faversham
  2/4The story of Victorian Britain's most respected detective.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 00:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, The Fly by Lynn Ferguson
  4/4A lonely man with a huge knowledge of flies meets a Californian lady.
3. 01:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
4. 01:30
  Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2
  4/5Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes.
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton Special Agent - The Paris Adventure—Episode 14
  14/20Our valiant trio learn how Spider's gang transfers contraband from ship to shore.
6. 02:00
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
7. 02:30
  Just a Minute—26/09/1972
  Nicholas Parsons welcomes Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo and Clement Freud.
8. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
9. 04:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Teaching
  4/5A teacher reflects on 23 years in the same room waiting for the bell to ring.
10. 04:15
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Maid
  3/4Precious Ramotswe faces a scheming maid and takes on a new case about a missing American.
11. 05:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
12. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?

Friday 19 October 2012