BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 January 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 1. Surprise Bundle
  1/4Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air.
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 7
  7/8Rick Deckard gets drawn into a relationship with the beautiful android Rachel Rosen.
3. 00:45
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Prott
  by Margaret St Clair. Telepathic horror for a female astronaut. Read by Catherine Cusack.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
5. 01:30
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 2
  2/10Struggling with amnesia, Albert Campion's problems multiply with the discovery of a body.
6. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 2
  2/10The Bombay detective arrives in Mahableshwar to investigate Iris Dawkins' suicide.
7. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/8An extended edition of The News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 02:45
  All the World's a Globe—5. The Male Nude and Charlton Heston
  5/8From St Francis to Buddhism, the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Water Games
  2/4Gerald excites Gudrun with his physicality, while Ursula is infuriated by Rupert.
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—Spry Old Character
  2/5An elderly blind man finds independence, but a trip to the fair gives pause for thought.
11. 04:15
  Kings—Hazar's Chicken
  2/5Bone is an unlikely chicken killer and a far from plausible spy.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
13. 05:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6When burglars visit the CyberPass bistro, Merv decides to stay up and take action.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 8. Jonathan
  8/8The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader to conclude the thriller.
2. 06:30
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 3
  3/10Campion struggles with amnesia as he enters the secret HQ of the Masters of Bridge.
3. 06:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 3
  3/10The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of a clue.
4. 07:00
  Double Science—Bonfire Night
  5/6Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan.
5. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Vaduz
  3/6The crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
7. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
8. 09:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  4/8Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.
9. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes
  1/4Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.
10. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
11. 11:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
12. 11:15
  Kings—The Loved One
  3/5Anat refuses to leave home as the Israelites approach.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 8. Jonathan
  8/8The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader to conclude the thriller.
4. 13:30
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 3
  3/10Campion struggles with amnesia as he enters the secret HQ of the Masters of Bridge.
5. 13:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 3
  3/10The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of a clue.
6. 14:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—8. The Plan
  8/25A plan is hatched to smuggle Jean Valjean out of the convent.
7. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Widows
  19/30How the richest widow in 18th-century England spent her late husband's coal fortune.
8. 14:30
  Deborah Moggach - Tulip Fever—Episode 8
  8/10Sophia's plan for escape is desperate, but will it be enough to convince her husband?
9. 14:45
  Michael Palin Diaries: Halfway to Hollywood—Episode 3
  3/5Michael Palin recalls his mum making it big, grappling with a pig and a crucial meeting.
10. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—30/01/2013
  We find out about the superstitions of some of our best sporting stars.
12. 17:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 17/12/1986
  More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
13. 17:30
  Double Science—Bonfire Night
  5/6Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
2. 18:30
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 8
  8/8Can Deckard confront and destroy the remaining three highly dangerous rogue androids.
3. 18:45
  Brian Aldiss Presents—Anomalies
  3/5By Gregory Benford. The mystery behind the moon jumping orbit. Read by Peter Marinker.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  12/14Laid up with a broken leg, the Lad soon regrets Sid and Bill's visit.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/14Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 8. Jonathan
  8/8The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader to conclude the thriller.
7. 20:30
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 3
  3/10Campion struggles with amnesia as he enters the secret HQ of the Masters of Bridge.
8. 20:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 3
  3/10The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of a clue.
9. 21:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
10. 21:15
  Kings—The Loved One
  3/5Anat refuses to leave home as the Israelites approach.
11. 22:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Vaduz
  3/6The crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.
12. 22:30
  Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Mike and Linda meet some dates at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.
13. 23:00
  The Nimmo Twins In...—Series 1, Killing Time
  4/6Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs - with the zeal of a former assassin.
14. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 8
  8/8Can Deckard confront and destroy the remaining three highly dangerous rogue androids.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 8. Jonathan
  8/8The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader to conclude the thriller.
4. 01:30
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 3
  3/10Campion struggles with amnesia as he enters the secret HQ of the Masters of Bridge.
5. 01:45
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 3
  3/10The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of a clue.
6. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  4/8Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.
7. 02:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes
  1/4Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.
8. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
9. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
10. 04:15
  Kings—The Loved One
  3/5Anat refuses to leave home as the Israelites approach.
11. 05:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 17/12/1986
  More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
12. 05:30
  Double Science—Bonfire Night
  5/6Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan.

Thursday 31 January 2013