BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 April 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold
  1/5Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 1
  1/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, Out of the Depths by Melissa Murray
  1/4Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons.
4. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 3. Bicycles
  3/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
5. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 3
  3/6Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
6. 02:00
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Claire and Leigh
  3/4Isy helps out Claire and Leigh, Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer.
7. 02:30
  A Look Back at the Future—2021
  4/6Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins find helium in the air.
8. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
9. 04:00
  Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, Caterpillars
  1/5On a walking holiday, a couple are forced to confront a legion of poisonous caterpillars.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Joan Collins, Jamie Cullum, Cleo Rocos, Enda Walsh, Scottee, Sweet Baboo
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
12. 05:30
  Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Innocent celebrations spark disaster at Edge Falls retail park.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
2. 06:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 4
  4/6The daredevil hears the Captain's theory, and Jerry Jerk gets an invitation.
3. 07:00
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The babies are now toddlers and their parents' lives are changing. Stars Jenny Eclair.
4. 07:30
  Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—3. Faith Films
  3/5Thom is fascinated by the strangely lucrative straight-to-DVD faith films.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Siege of Fort Night
  Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove. Stars Spike Milligan.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs
  6/6With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/5Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—A Switch in Time
  1/5Armando Iannucci on tackling time-wasting and greetings cards.
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 11:00
  Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, Annals of the Honorary Secretary
  2/5Lucille joins an enigmatic and select society, but mysterious gifts generate revelations.
11. 11:15
  Graeme Fife - A Misfortune at Seaham
  The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Siege of Fort Night
  Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove. Stars Spike Milligan.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs
  6/6With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
4. 13:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 4
  4/6The daredevil hears the Captain's theory, and Jerry Jerk gets an invitation.
5. 14:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 2
  2/10During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 10
  10/10Tom visits Bermuda itself to experience first-hand accounts of seemingly strange events.
7. 14:30
  Evelyn Waugh - Scoop—Episode 5
  5/8To Corker's delight the missing luggage is returned, and Katchen has caught William's eye.
8. 14:45
  Will in the World by Stephen Greenblatt—2. Married in Haste
  2/518-year-old Will becomes involved with an older woman.
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—16/04/2013
  Mel Giedroyc says happy birthday to Irish comedian Ed Byrne.
11. 17:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Brought to Book
  The dear ladies battle woodworm and the housekeeper's sister. From December 1984.
12. 17:30
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The babies are now toddlers and their parents' lives are changing. Stars Jenny Eclair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna
  2/5Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
2. 18:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 2
  2/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, The Loop by Chris Harrald
  2/4An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Siege of Fort Night
  Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove. Stars Spike Milligan.
5. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs
  6/6With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out.
6. 20:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
7. 20:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 4
  4/6The daredevil hears the Captain's theory, and Jerry Jerk gets an invitation.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, Annals of the Honorary Secretary
  2/5Lucille joins an enigmatic and select society, but mysterious gifts generate revelations.
9. 21:15
  Graeme Fife - A Misfortune at Seaham
  The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events.
10. 22:00
  Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—3. Faith Films
  3/5Thom is fascinated by the strangely lucrative straight-to-DVD faith films.
11. 22:30
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 1, The Arctic
  4/6Frozen fiascos are afoot as the dim student traveller sails with Greenpeace.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—16/04/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Arthur Smith chats to Bourgeois and Maurice
13. 23:00
  Hut 33—Series 1, Food
  5/6The Bletchley Park code-breakers think of some new ways to improve wartime rations.
14. 23:30
  Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Kajaboohoo
  4/6The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the music scene in the 1980s.
15. 23:45
  No Tomatoes—World Weary
  4/6It's snow jokes from Paul Copley and Helen Moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna
  2/5Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 2
  2/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  Weird Tales—Series 1, The Loop by Chris Harrald
  2/4An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed.
4. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
  4/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
5. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn—Episode 4
  4/6The daredevil hears the Captain's theory, and Jerry Jerk gets an invitation.
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/5Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
7. 02:45
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—A Switch in Time
  1/5Armando Iannucci on tackling time-wasting and greetings cards.
8. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
9. 04:00
  Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, Annals of the Honorary Secretary
  2/5Lucille joins an enigmatic and select society, but mysterious gifts generate revelations.
10. 04:15
  Graeme Fife - A Misfortune at Seaham
  The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events.
11. 05:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Brought to Book
  The dear ladies battle woodworm and the housekeeper's sister. From December 1984.
12. 05:30
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The babies are now toddlers and their parents' lives are changing. Stars Jenny Eclair.

Wednesday 17 April 2013