BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 April 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Architects of History, Episode 3
  3/4The Selachians appear to be in control of the Moon, but who is behind their success?
2. 00:30
  The Scarifyers—The Nazad Conspiracy, Episode 2
  2/3As the Inspector fights for his life, the Professor discovers a sinister beast.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
4. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/6The King's Men are out to catch the smugglers and their elusive ringleader.
5. 02:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
6. 02:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins tests Jon Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Rob Rouse and Armando Iannucci.
7. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—2. Shangri-La
  2/3Conway and the others are stranded in the wilderness, but a man named Chang appears.
8. 04:00
  Opening Lines—Series 10, Put the Radiator on, Get the Coffee Going
  3/5By Anna Britten. A decorator's encounter with a divorcee gives him unexpected inspiration.
9. 04:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 3. Out on the Drag
  3/4Pip and Thomas attempt to infiltrate a gang and hit trouble...
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches.
11. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, Body and Soul
  1/6At a bandmate's funeral, musicians Roy and George face up to their own mortality.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
2. 06:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Pepper's inquest opens and the daredevil takes Jerry Jerk under his wing.
3. 07:00
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Metal detector treasure-hunting. Sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
4. 07:30
  Believe It!—Series 1, Drink
  1/4The bizarre (and untrue) celebrity radiography of Richard Wilson.
5. 08:00
  The TV Lark—The Potarneyland Election
  Troutbridge TV hitches a lift aboard a destroyer to cover a far-flung historic ballot.
6. 08:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
7. 09:00
  Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men
  1/4The office rebel returns with some inside information which must surely lead to promotion.
8. 09:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
9. 10:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—3. The Inheritance
  3/3Conway's acquaintances try to discover if there is any truth in his Shangri-La adventure.
10. 11:00
  Opening Lines—Series 10, Pink or Blue
  4/5By Elizabeth Wells. Gender stereotyping and dysfunctional families through a teen's eyes.
11. 11:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 4. The Kitten Houser
  4/4Pip and Thomas investigate a sophisticated vice ring.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—The Potarneyland Election
  Troutbridge TV hitches a lift aboard a destroyer to cover a far-flung historic ballot.
2. 12:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
4. 13:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Pepper's inquest opens and the daredevil takes Jerry Jerk under his wing.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Dickens in London, The Inimitable
  5/5Though not yet 60, Dickens is an old man now, and performing his readings take its toll.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 8
  8/10Tom compares the supposedly inexplicable disappearances with the lost kingdom of Atlantis.
7. 14:30
  Evelyn Waugh - Scoop—Episode 3
  3/8Boot makes Corker's acquaintance and learns more about tricks of the journalistic trade.
8. 14:45
  Chinua Achebe - Things Fall Apart—Episode 10
  10/10The church has been destroyed and the elders are summoned.
9. 15:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—3. The Inheritance
  3/3Conway's acquaintances try to discover if there is any truth in his Shangri-La adventure.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/04/2013
  Mel presents the last chapter of Anne Fine's magical A Sudden Glow of Gold.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancee Iris is not impressed.
12. 17:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Metal detector treasure-hunting. Sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Architects of History, Episode 4
  4/4As the Selachians' grip tightens on Moon base, the Time Lord reveals his true purpose.
2. 18:30
  The Scarifyers—The Nazad Conspiracy, Episode 3
  3/3The Inspector and Professor race to stop Rasputin being brought back to life.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—The Potarneyland Election
  Troutbridge TV hitches a lift aboard a destroyer to cover a far-flung historic ballot.
4. 19:30
  J Kingston Platt—Romance
  1/5The showbiz survivor's touching tale of unexpected romance.
5. 20:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
6. 20:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Pepper's inquest opens and the daredevil takes Jerry Jerk under his wing.
7. 21:00
  Opening Lines—Series 10, Pink or Blue
  4/5By Elizabeth Wells. Gender stereotyping and dysfunctional families through a teen's eyes.
8. 21:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 4. The Kitten Houser
  4/4Pip and Thomas investigate a sophisticated vice ring.
9. 22:00
  Believe It!—Series 1, Drink
  1/4The bizarre (and untrue) celebrity radiography of Richard Wilson.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 2, Immigration and Love
  3/6Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in discussing immigration. Stars Matt Lucas.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/04/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best comedy around. Arthur Smith chats to Julian Clary.
12. 23:00
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5
  5/6Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.
13. 23:30
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Tommy Cockles
  5/6Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when Mallard manager Ron has no idea who he is
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Architects of History, Episode 4
  4/4As the Selachians' grip tightens on Moon base, the Time Lord reveals his true purpose.
2. 00:30
  The Scarifyers—The Nazad Conspiracy, Episode 3
  3/3The Inspector and Professor race to stop Rasputin being brought back to life.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 2. Disappearances
  2/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
4. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/6Dr Pepper's inquest opens and the daredevil takes Jerry Jerk under his wing.
5. 02:00
  Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men
  1/4The office rebel returns with some inside information which must surely lead to promotion.
6. 02:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
7. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—3. The Inheritance
  3/3Conway's acquaintances try to discover if there is any truth in his Shangri-La adventure.
8. 04:00
  Opening Lines—Series 10, Pink or Blue
  4/5By Elizabeth Wells. Gender stereotyping and dysfunctional families through a teen's eyes.
9. 04:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 4. The Kitten Houser
  4/4Pip and Thomas investigate a sophisticated vice ring.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8When Bernard is called into work on a Sunday, his fiancee Iris is not impressed.
11. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Metal detector treasure-hunting. Sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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