BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 25 April 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Death and the Senator
  3/5If a medical space station can cure cardiac conditions, who gets treatment?
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8
  8/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  1/4The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 2. Investigation
  2/4Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives in a quiet village to investigate a housemaid's murder.
5. 01:30
  Sherlock Holmes—The Beekeeper's Apprentice, A Battle Royal
  4/4Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell must part to foil their deadly enemy.
6. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 4, Relative Movement
  2/8With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.
7. 02:30
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
8. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 1, John, By the Grace of God
  3/3Not expecting to gain the throne, Henry II's son reveals a talent for making enemies.
9. 04:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—A Voyage to Cythera
  3/5A chance encounter on a train leads a lonely woman to a romantic fantasy.
10. 04:15
  John Mortimer - Mr Luby's Fear of Heaven
  When Lewis is confronted by visions of the Almighty, he wonders if he's in the wrong place
11. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London
  Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.
12. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, Give the Dog a Bone
  2/4Miss Black's new lodger is a successful actor, but he is not who she was hoping for.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 3. Fresh Leads
  3/4With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads.
2. 06:30
  Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap
  1/8A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook.
3. 07:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.
4. 07:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Canterbury
  3/6Mark creates a People's Manifesto based on suggestions from his audience.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
  Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
7. 09:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
8. 09:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins tests Rob Rouse, Nick Frost, Armando Iannucci and Peter Serafinowicz.
9. 10:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—Hassan's Tower
  4/5Kenneth reaches a new understanding on his honeymoon in foreign parts.
11. 11:15
  Never Mind, I Stopped My Train
  The heroism of railwaymen in a horrific explosion in 1898. Recreation of a real event.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
  Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 3. Fresh Leads
  3/4With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads.
4. 13:30
  Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap
  1/8A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook.
5. 14:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 9
  9/10Tough times for Meena, with a stay in hospital and major changes in her circle of friends.
6. 14:15
  Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Central Control Board of 1915
  7/10Mark Whitaker examines the state's role in the liquor trade during the First World War.
7. 14:30
  Joanna Trollope - Next of Kin—Episode 4
  4/10Lyndsay struggles with her husband's depression over the death of Caro Meredith.
8. 14:45
  Jane Robinson - Bluestockings—Episode 4
  4/5The suffragette movement makes its mark on academia. Miriam Margolyes reads.
9. 15:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/04/2013
  Afternoon chat with Mel Giedroyc.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment.
12. 17:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Superiority
  4/5In war, the more technologically advanced side can still be defeated. John Shrapnel reads.
2. 18:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9
  9/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:30
  A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
  2/4Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
4. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
  Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
5. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 3. Fresh Leads
  3/4With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads.
7. 20:30
  Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap
  1/8A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook.
8. 21:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—Hassan's Tower
  4/5Kenneth reaches a new understanding on his honeymoon in foreign parts.
9. 21:15
  Never Mind, I Stopped My Train
  The heroism of railwaymen in a horrific explosion in 1898. Recreation of a real event.
10. 22:00
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Canterbury
  3/6Mark creates a People's Manifesto based on suggestions from his audience.
11. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6Hell faces confusion when a dog turns up, as animals are not evil... except dolphins.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—25/04/2013
  Isy Suttie is joined by Chris Neill.
13. 23:00
  Deep Trouble—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A stray astronaut and a rock band spark confusion on board submarine HMS Goliath.
14. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 1, Leslie Phillips
  1/5Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Superiority
  4/5In war, the more technologically advanced side can still be defeated. John Shrapnel reads.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9
  9/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
  2/4Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 3. Fresh Leads
  3/4With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads.
5. 01:30
  Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap
  1/8A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook.
6. 02:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
7. 02:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins tests Rob Rouse, Nick Frost, Armando Iannucci and Peter Serafinowicz.
8. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
9. 04:00
  Five Stories by Margaret Drabble—Hassan's Tower
  4/5Kenneth reaches a new understanding on his honeymoon in foreign parts.
10. 04:15
  Never Mind, I Stopped My Train
  The heroism of railwaymen in a horrific explosion in 1898. Recreation of a real event.
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment.
12. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, The Folks Who Live on the Hill
  3/6Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party.

Friday 26 April 2013