BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 January 2013

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—3. On the Buses
  3/4Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and then escapes to the 24th century.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 3
  3/4Death has fun in the real world, leaving the teenager to run his life-collecting business.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism
  4/5Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.
4. 01:30
  Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses—Episode 2
  2/3The amateur sleuth probes a dead cameraman's relationship to a drowned actress.
5. 02:00
  Unnatural Acts—Series 2, Victorian Values
  6/6A political 'back to basics' push puts Caroline in danger, and Kit into a maid's outfit.
6. 02:30
  HR—Series 1, An Away-Day
  2/6Is team bonding best practised while Peter and Sam are inebriated?
7. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 1
  1/2Hearts beat and minds scheme. The dowdy Withers compete with the glittering Springs.
8. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Plenty Good Fiesta
  The Spanish Civil War brings a little boy to the attention of a young couple.
9. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - Setting A Glass
  A man is called to hospital to see his mother, but does anything to avoid her bedside.
10. 05:00
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Endings and Beginnings
  8/8Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching
11. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, The Police Farce
  3/6Robert Wilson is acting in a disorderly manner. From 1993.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
2. 06:30
  Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses—Episode 3
  3/3Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led into a terrifying maze.
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
4. 07:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
  2/2William meets a famous six-year-old.
5. 08:00
  The Embassy Lark—A Trip to London
  British Embassy staff panic with their lease in Tratvia set to expire. From April 1966.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
7. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
8. 09:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
9. 10:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 2
  2/2Will the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither escape her stifling in-laws?
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Sisters
  Resentment surfaces when Mrs Mason is asked questions about her famous sibling.
11. 11:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Embassy Lark—A Trip to London
  British Embassy staff panic with their lease in Tratvia set to expire. From April 1966.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
4. 13:30
  Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses—Episode 3
  3/3Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led into a terrifying maze.
5. 14:00
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up
  9/10Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie.
6. 14:15
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—10. Recovery
  10/10As he helps her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means.
7. 14:30
  Alan Bennett - More Untold Stories—Staring out of the Window
  5/5Staring out of the window, Alan muses about what 'being a writer' actually means.
8. 14:45
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—The Jupiter Heads Northward
  3/8The legendary pilot faces more trouble from McBain as he leaves the local saloon.
9. 15:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 2
  2/2Will the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither escape her stifling in-laws?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—04/01/2013
  Two helpings of Dick and Dom's popular science series 'How Dangerous Is Your Holiday?
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
12. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 18:30
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 4
  4/4Death is nowhere to be found, the nodes need attention, and Princess Keli is in danger.
3. 19:00
  The Embassy Lark—A Trip to London
  British Embassy staff panic with their lease in Tratvia set to expire. From April 1966.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
6. 20:30
  Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses—Episode 3
  3/3Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led into a terrifying maze.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Sisters
  Resentment surfaces when Mrs Mason is asked questions about her famous sibling.
8. 21:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
9. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 2/2. Knocking on Heaven's Door
  2/2Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
10. 22:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Intercity
  1/6The team takes the audience to Margate and asks 'Whose Pencil Line is it Anyway?'
11. 23:00
  Rigor Mortis—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Keen to get pregnant, Ruth nags Anthony - but he's distracted by a potential patient.
12. 23:30
  Half Sketch—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Titchmarsh offers explosive gardening tips. Northern Ireland's topical comedy troupe.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 4
  4/4Death is nowhere to be found, the nodes need attention, and Princess Keli is in danger.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
4. 01:30
  Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses—Episode 3
  3/3Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led into a terrifying maze.
5. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
6. 02:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
7. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood—Episode 2
  2/2Will the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither escape her stifling in-laws?
8. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Sisters
  Resentment surfaces when Mrs Mason is asked questions about her famous sibling.
9. 04:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.

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