BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 28 October 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Alpha
  An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
2. 01:00
  Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 24/10/1978
  Frankie gets Meals on Wheels by mistake, and does jury service. Guests include Acker Bilk.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Time Travel: The Politics of Time
  Sean Street travels back in time into the archives to explore our attempts to control time
4. 02:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 5
  Yukinari returns to find the Lady Shonagon's affections have strayed.
5. 03:15
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 2, 2. Old Dog
  2/3DI Gwen Danbury meets burglary victim Mr Mills and introduces him to her mother Joan.
6. 04:00
  Don Taylor - Underworld
  An out-of-work ad man is escorted on a special journey by the poet, Milton.
7. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Put a Lid on It
  4/6The American essayist offers a story involving his sister Tiffany.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/3Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.
2. 07:15
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—5. Hebrides, Faeroes, South East Iceland
  5/5Charlie Connelly ends his voyage by discovering some legendary whiskey.
3. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
  3/6Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
4. 08:00
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
5. 08:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 11, For Love and Money
  3/20The cheeky schoolboy's attempt to play matchmaker spells disaster for Alfie.
6. 09:00
  Horrible Histories—The Rotten Romans
  Murky myths, blood-drenched battles, and meet the gruesomest of gladiators.
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ewan McGregor
  From Chet Baker to Mozart - the castaway choices of actor Ewan McGregor.
8. 10:45
  The Celebrity Who Failed by Winifred Holtby
  Can Amelia deal with the public attention after she learns to walk on water?
9. 11:00
  Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase—Series 2, Marcus Brigstocke
  7/8Christopher Brookmyre speaks to comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his life and writing.
10. 11:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Richard Griffiths
  Star of stage, TV and big screen, actor Richard Griffiths recalls his career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/3Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.
2. 13:15
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—5. Hebrides, Faeroes, South East Iceland
  5/5Charlie Connelly ends his voyage by discovering some legendary whiskey.
3. 13:30
  Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many
  With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.
4. 15:00
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
5. 15:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 11, For Love and Money
  3/20The cheeky schoolboy's attempt to play matchmaker spells disaster for Alfie.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—28/10/2012
  Mel finds out about the ancient Romans and celebrates some fantastico Italian food.
7. 16:30
  Horrible Histories—The Rotten Romans
  Murky myths, blood-drenched battles, and meet the gruesomest of gladiators.
8. 17:30
  Arthur Askey - Before Your Very Eyes—A Little Caution
  2/10Busy-bee comic Arthur Askey takes his first foray into concert parties and pantomime.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Cobwebs, Episode 3
  3/4The Doctor realises how the base's computer will affect their fates, present and future.
2. 18:30
  Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—2. Moscow
  2/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
3. 19:00
  Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase—Series 2, Marcus Brigstocke
  7/8Christopher Brookmyre speaks to comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his life and writing.
4. 19:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Richard Griffiths
  Star of stage, TV and big screen, actor Richard Griffiths recalls his career.
5. 20:00
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
6. 20:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 11, For Love and Money
  3/20The cheeky schoolboy's attempt to play matchmaker spells disaster for Alfie.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ewan McGregor
  From Chet Baker to Mozart - the castaway choices of actor Ewan McGregor.
8. 21:45
  The Celebrity Who Failed by Winifred Holtby
  Can Amelia deal with the public attention after she learns to walk on water?
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
  3/6Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
10. 22:30
  In the Red—Episode 5
  5/7A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but George is on the case.
11. 23:00
  Newsjack—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Edwards and the team tastefully make fun of the news from the last seven days.
12. 23:30
  The Boosh—Stolen
  1/6Two surreal zookeepers try to catch an animal thief.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Cobwebs, Episode 3
  3/4The Doctor realises how the base's computer will affect their fates, present and future.
2. 00:30
  Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—2. Moscow
  2/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ewan McGregor
  From Chet Baker to Mozart - the castaway choices of actor Ewan McGregor.
4. 01:45
  The Celebrity Who Failed by Winifred Holtby
  Can Amelia deal with the public attention after she learns to walk on water?
5. 02:00
  Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase—Series 2, Marcus Brigstocke
  7/8Christopher Brookmyre speaks to comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his life and writing.
6. 02:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 5, Richard Griffiths
  Star of stage, TV and big screen, actor Richard Griffiths recalls his career.
7. 03:00
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
8. 03:30
  Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many
  With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.

Monday 29 October 2012