BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 January 2013

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
2. 07:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Kulvinder Ghir
  One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/28From San Francisco - the American funny man welcomes opera tenor Raúl Melo.
4. 09:00
  I Did It My Way—Simon Brett
  The writer and former BBC producer talks to Peter Reed about his radio career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Cazalets - Omnibus—The Light Years, Episode 1
  1/2A family gather for their annual summer holiday in 1938, but war looms.
2. 13:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
3. 14:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Waxwork
  8/14The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged.
4. 14:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Who'll Be Mother
  8/10Station Master Horace reveals a surprising talent for child minding. Stars Arthur Lowe.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/28From San Francisco - the American funny man welcomes opera tenor Raúl Melo.
6. 16:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
7. 17:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
  2/2William meets a famous six-year-old.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bradbury 13—The Screaming Woman
  Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense.
2. 18:30
  The Female Ghost—Afterward by Edith Wharton
  3/4An American couple move to England, but their past catches up with them. With Buffy Davis.
3. 19:00
  I Did It My Way—Simon Brett
  The writer and former BBC producer talks to Peter Reed about his radio career.
4. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 2, How to Be a Leader of Men
  3/6Scrutinising religion and MPs, the host's comic lecture plus sketches. With Debbie Issit.
5. 22:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The comedian entertains at home with a nourishing menu of Welsh rarebit.
6. 23:00
  Ted Lewis - Jack Carter's Law—Episode 1
  1/5In 1970s London Soho, the legendary gangland enforcer has to uncover a grass.
7. 23:30
  Hold Back the Night by Adam Baron—3. Suspicions
  3/4Rucker suspects murder victim Lucy and her friend Donna were engaged in something nasty
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—The Screaming Woman
  Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense.
2. 00:30
  The Female Ghost—Afterward by Edith Wharton
  3/4An American couple move to England, but their past catches up with them. With Buffy Davis.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/28From San Francisco - the American funny man welcomes opera tenor Raúl Melo.
4. 02:00
  The Cazalets - Omnibus—The Light Years, Episode 1
  1/2A family gather for their annual summer holiday in 1938, but war looms.
5. 03:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
6. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
7. 05:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
  2/2William meets a famous six-year-old.

Sunday 6 January 2013