BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 May 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, Haunted
  1/5As the rogues face their biggest threat yet, a familiar face returns.
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 1
  1/10A man battery farms humans. Dystopian vision of an ideal society in the future.
3. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
  The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 6. Steve's Intuition
  6/8The sleuth finds a clue - but it's not Belasco's identity.
5. 01:30
  Bill Murphy - Hallows End
  A wealthy Dubliner buys a mansion in Cork, unaware that it's home to an ancient curse.
6. 02:00
  Sketchorama—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Thom Tuck presents So On and So Forth, That Pair and Sheeps.
7. 02:30
  Artists—Series 1, Moor Will Mean Worse
  1/6A community of artists in Cornwall bicker over each others' work. Stars Ben Miller.
8. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm—4. Flora's Rights Again
  4/4As Elfine's big day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Bath Festival Stories by Candlelight, The Whisper by Diana Evans
  3/3Rachel is a burden to her neighbours, but she carries a burden of her own.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Jack Jones, Julie Burchill, Gloria Hunniford, Peter Culshaw, Primal Scream, Birds of Chicago
  Clive Anderson is joined by Jack Jones, Julie Burchill and Gloria Hunniford.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions
  4/6The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo.
12. 05:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 7. The Suspects
  7/8The net is closing on Dr Belasco, but Paul Temple and Steve are now in danger.
2. 06:30
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
3. 07:00
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back.
4. 07:30
  Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Avoid eBay, descale kettle, buy jeans, tone upper arms, retrieve asthma pump from hoover.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 17/12/1967
  The King of Knotty Ash and a legendary footballer, the Head of Pips and a pantomime.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/5Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Episode 4
  4/5Armando Iannucci looks at writing books - and environmental damage.
9. 10:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
  1/3Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
10. 11:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick
  1/3By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl is dragged to see Elvis by her best friend.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Casper Logue Affair
  1/3By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre loses the businessman he was looking after
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 17/12/1967
  The King of Knotty Ash and a legendary footballer, the Head of Pips and a pantomime.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 7. The Suspects
  7/8The net is closing on Dr Belasco, but Paul Temple and Steve are now in danger.
4. 13:30
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
5. 14:00
  Kathryn Stockett - The Help—Kathryn Stockett - The Help, Episode 2
  2/10Skeeter tries to discover Constantine's fate. Minny settles in as Celia Foote's help.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Three Wise Men
  5/30Ancient associations of the cosmos with deities, and astrology's link to mathematics.
7. 14:30
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 2
  2/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector
8. 14:45
  Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There?—Episode 2
  2/5Agony aunt Claire Rayner reveals her teenage ambitions and determination to become a nurse
9. 15:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
  1/3Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—07/05/2013
  Mel hears the story of the car and how it changed the world forever.
11. 17:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Constant Dripping
  An unwelcome visitor turns an absence of water into a trauma. From July 1987.
12. 17:30
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The Pirate Islands
  2/5Medley and Kip must battle island inhabitants to save Planet B.
2. 18:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 2
  2/10Bernard Marx is a misfit in an ideal society. So why is Lenina attracted to him?
3. 18:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
  The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
5. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 17/12/1967
  The King of Knotty Ash and a legendary footballer, the Head of Pips and a pantomime.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 7. The Suspects
  7/8The net is closing on Dr Belasco, but Paul Temple and Steve are now in danger.
7. 20:30
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
8. 21:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick
  1/3By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl is dragged to see Elvis by her best friend.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Casper Logue Affair
  1/3By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre loses the businessman he was looking after
10. 22:00
  Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Avoid eBay, descale kettle, buy jeans, tone upper arms, retrieve asthma pump from hoover.
11. 22:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Museum Reopens
  1/6A temp with a scary clown face aids the tour guide.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/05/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Tonight, Jon Holmes chats to Sean Hughes.
13. 23:00
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The band in Tom's head disrupts a funeral as he ends up on stage.
14. 23:30
  Pleased to Meet You—Pilot
  90-something good-time girl Dora Dale tells some wild tales from her star-strewn past.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The Pirate Islands
  2/5Medley and Kip must battle island inhabitants to save Planet B.
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 2
  2/10Bernard Marx is a misfit in an ideal society. So why is Lenina attracted to him?
3. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
  The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 7. The Suspects
  7/8The net is closing on Dr Belasco, but Paul Temple and Steve are now in danger.
5. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/5Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
7. 02:45
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Episode 4
  4/5Armando Iannucci looks at writing books - and environmental damage.
8. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
  1/3Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
9. 04:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick
  1/3By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl is dragged to see Elvis by her best friend.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Casper Logue Affair
  1/3By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre loses the businessman he was looking after
11. 05:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Constant Dripping
  An unwelcome visitor turns an absence of water into a trauma. From July 1987.
12. 05:30
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back.

Wednesday 8 May 2013