BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 5 June 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 2. Project Purple by Richard Vincent
  2/5The tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 12
  12/17Bill and Coker check out of Tynsham Manor and track down the rest of the University group.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides
  2/5Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.
4. 01:30
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Puzzle Lock
  2/6The detective tackles a mysterious problem, a strong-room lock with a fatal combination.
5. 01:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 2
  2/6The small-time con acquires equipment to honour George's kidnap plan. Read by William Hope
6. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 40, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a topical selection of stand-up, sketches and song.
7. 02:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 3
  3/6Will is no street-fightin' man. Can American rapper 10 Shot turn him into a tough guy?
8. 03:00
  Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre—Jane, the Child
  1/4Unhappy Jane applies to be a governess at Thornfield Hall and meets Mr Rochester.
9. 04:00
  Love Stories—Room Service
  By Jojo Moyes. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Louise Wallinger - Cut Me and I Bleed Elvis
  Sarah collects voices on tape, but her microphone is taking over her life.
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can Bernard keep his job and his fiancee, while opposing a new bypass? Stars Su Pollard.
12. 05:30
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6The joys of tube travel. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
2. 06:30
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mystery of the Sand Hills
  3/6The detective investigates the case of a missing swimmer, and discovers a gruesome crime.
3. 06:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
4. 07:00
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose
  4/6Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.
5. 07:30
  Shedtown—Series 1, Something's Gonna Change
  1/4It's the works day out for the staff of Blakeley Industrial Museum.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
7. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/13An apocalyptic weather forecaster and oyster walkies.
8. 09:00
  After Henry—Series 4, Positive Thinking
  8/8With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.
9. 09:30
  In the Chair—Episode 3
  3/6George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the BBC Chairman blunders.
10. 10:00
  Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre—Jane, the Governess
  2/4As she settles in at Thornfield Hall, Jane's feelings grow for charismatic Mr Rochester.
11. 11:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
12. 11:15
  Bruce Bedford - Black Ice
  A gripping account of a 1911 expedition prior to Scott's doomed Antarctic trip.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/13An apocalyptic weather forecaster and oyster walkies.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
4. 13:30
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mystery of the Sand Hills
  3/6The detective investigates the case of a missing swimmer, and discovers a gruesome crime.
5. 13:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
6. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Barbara Pym - Jane and Prudence, Episode 3
  3/10The life of the village is beginning to be revealed, and Jane receives an invitation.
7. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Design or Accident - Why Me?
  25/30Heather Couper looks at arguments over the laws of physics and the universe's creation.
8. 14:30
  Joseph Roth - This Morning a Letter Arrived
  An elegy to the narrator's Russian home town that was destroyed in the First World War.
9. 14:50
  A Point of View—The Advantages of Pessimism
  Alain de Botton on why pessimism is the key to happiness.
10. 15:00
  Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre—Jane, the Governess
  2/4As she settles in at Thornfield Hall, Jane's feelings grow for charismatic Mr Rochester.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—10/04/2013
  Mel presents a man who has flown on a real magic carpet (he really has!).
12. 17:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Whitehall Theatre
  Music and sketches on the thespian life from the Whitehall Theatre. With Belinda Lang.
13. 17:30
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose
  4/6Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 3. The White Hare by Lucy Gough
  3/5The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful.
2. 18:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 13
  13/17More determined than ever to find his friend Josella, Bill Masen faces a tough decision.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/13An apocalyptic weather forecaster and oyster walkies.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
6. 20:30
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mystery of the Sand Hills
  3/6The detective investigates the case of a missing swimmer, and discovers a gruesome crime.
7. 20:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
8. 21:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
9. 21:15
  Bruce Bedford - Black Ice
  A gripping account of a 1911 expedition prior to Scott's doomed Antarctic trip.
10. 22:00
  Shedtown—Series 1, Something's Gonna Change
  1/4It's the works day out for the staff of Blakeley Industrial Museum.
11. 22:30
  Chris Addison's Civilization—Controlling the Universe
  1/4The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 2, Trying Times
  1/6Sergeant McGurk reveals why the British Army won the Battle of Culloden.
13. 23:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Restaurants
  1/6Comedian Adam Bloom sets out to investigate bad customer service.
14. 23:45
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Faye fancies a day under her duvet, but perhaps it would be more peaceful at the office?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 3. The White Hare by Lucy Gough
  3/5The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 13
  13/17More determined than ever to find his friend Josella, Bill Masen faces a tough decision.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
4. 01:30
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mystery of the Sand Hills
  3/6The detective investigates the case of a missing swimmer, and discovers a gruesome crime.
5. 01:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
6. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 4, Positive Thinking
  8/8With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.
7. 02:30
  In the Chair—Episode 3
  3/6George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the BBC Chairman blunders.
8. 03:00
  Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre—Jane, the Governess
  2/4As she settles in at Thornfield Hall, Jane's feelings grow for charismatic Mr Rochester.
9. 04:00
  Love Stories—Restoration Woman
  By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower.
10. 04:15
  Bruce Bedford - Black Ice
  A gripping account of a 1911 expedition prior to Scott's doomed Antarctic trip.
11. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Whitehall Theatre
  Music and sketches on the thespian life from the Whitehall Theatre. With Belinda Lang.
12. 05:30
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose
  4/6Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.

Thursday 6 June 2013