BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 11 May 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The End of the Rogue
  5/5Kip and Medley are in a race against time to save Planet B.
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 5
  5/10Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John.
3. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Queer Feet
  2/12Death and theft in a small hotel - and confusion over waiters.
5. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
6. 02:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Past Caring
  1/6The social worker holds a birthday dinner for Brian, but who is the mystery guest?
7. 02:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
8. 03:00
  The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White
  A train, a missing governess and evil Nazi plans for Europe. All aboard....
9. 04:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Remarkable Rocket
  A collection of fireworks discuss the nature of love and one of them gets his comeuppance.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Mandrake
  Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree.
11. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
12. 05:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 2, Patrick Trumball
  2/4Retired teacher Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls an unusual boy fascinated by thunderstorms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  David Pownall—David Pownall at 75
  To mark his 75th birthday, the British playwright discusses his work with Mike Greenwood.
2. 06:45
  David Pownall—Ploughboy Monday
  Harold leaves home after falling out with his parents. Award-winning radio play.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 25
  25/28The funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Controller—Justin Moorhouse
  Including Knowing Me Knowing You, Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter, and Listen to Les.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Diary of Samuel Pepys Omnibus—1666
  7/10The year is 1666 and the diarist has become besotted with actress and singer, Mrs Knipp.
2. 13:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The York Mystery
  A ragged old customer applies his uncanny deductive powers to a bookmaker's murder.
3. 14:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece
  2/20Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons.
4. 14:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 25
  25/28The funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams.
6. 16:00
  David Pownall—David Pownall at 75
  To mark his 75th birthday, the British playwright discusses his work with Mike Greenwood.
7. 16:45
  David Pownall—Ploughboy Monday
  Harold leaves home after falling out with his parents. Award-winning radio play.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy?
  3/3Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble.
2. 18:30
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Fall of the House of Usher, Episode 1
  1/2What power does the family's ancestral home hold over Roderick and Madeline Usher?
3. 19:00
  Comedy Controller—Justin Moorhouse
  Including Knowing Me Knowing You, Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter, and Listen to Les.
4. 22:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 6
  6/6With Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican. The Hoosiers provide music.
5. 23:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2013
  Sara Parker meets the three student winners of the award dedicated to memory of her father
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy?
  3/3Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble.
2. 00:30
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Fall of the House of Usher, Episode 1
  1/2What power does the family's ancestral home hold over Roderick and Madeline Usher?
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 25
  25/28The funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams.
4. 02:00
  The Diary of Samuel Pepys Omnibus—1666
  7/10The year is 1666 and the diarist has become besotted with actress and singer, Mrs Knipp.
5. 03:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The York Mystery
  A ragged old customer applies his uncanny deductive powers to a bookmaker's murder.
6. 04:00
  David Pownall—David Pownall at 75
  To mark his 75th birthday, the British playwright discusses his work with Mike Greenwood.
7. 04:45
  David Pownall—Ploughboy Monday
  Harold leaves home after falling out with his parents. Award-winning radio play.

Sunday 12 May 2013