BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 1 August 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 3
  3/8More survivors bring problems for Mau, who has to become Chief.
2. 00:30
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 3
  3/6Haensel warns Elise, and Saul is summoned by Selwyn. More mystery in Roman Bath.
3. 01:00
  Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
  1/3Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 3
  3/8Discovering a set of Hitler's diaries, reporter Gerd Heidemann tracks down the supplier.
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 13
  13/20Dick has scored victories, but finds himself on the back foot when Snowy and Jock vanish.
6. 02:00
  Crowned Hudds—Odd Stuart
  A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp with June Whitfield
7. 02:30
  Says on the Tin—Healthcare
  5/6Eliott tries to encourage US investment in the NHS - 'where there's pain, there's gain'.
8. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
  3/5Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
9. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
  3/5The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
10. 04:15
  Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—The Bones of the Matter
  2/2Rupert Sethleigh is missing - can Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse?
11. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
12. 05:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies
  6/6The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
2. 06:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 4
  4/8While Heidemann is on the trail of Hitler's diaries, Jan lets the editors into a secret.
3. 06:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
4. 07:00
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.
5. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Attaboy; In the Waiting Room
  1/6Recalling his childhood discipline, and the perils of agreeing without understanding.
6. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker
  14/20The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army.
7. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/02/1959
  The fall and rise of a Punch & Judy show, and Ron and Eth are planning their honeymoon.
8. 09:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
  2/6The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
9. 09:30
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
10. 10:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
11. 11:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker
  14/20The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/02/1959
  The fall and rise of a Punch & Judy show, and Ron and Eth are planning their honeymoon.
3. 13:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
4. 13:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 4
  4/8While Heidemann is on the trail of Hitler's diaries, Jan lets the editors into a secret.
5. 13:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
6. 14:00
  Andrea Levy - Small Island—Episode 4
  4/15After the end of the war, Hortense continues her vigil for missing cousin Michael.
7. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5, Episode 10
  10/20Matt's on his way back home, and Brenda wonders if Dmitry is all he seems.
8. 14:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  9/10Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
9. 14:45
  Iris by John Bayley—4. Early Signs
  4/5Iris Murdoch's husband recalls her eerie, early signs of Alzheimer's.
10. 15:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—01/08/2013
  Mel Giedroyc explains how to make the perfect trifle and knit a sculpture.
12. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
  2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
13. 17:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 4
  4/8Mau learns how to build a nation. Read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk.
2. 18:30
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker
  14/20The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/02/1959
  The fall and rise of a Punch & Judy show, and Ron and Eth are planning their honeymoon.
5. 20:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
6. 20:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 4
  4/8While Heidemann is on the trail of Hitler's diaries, Jan lets the editors into a secret.
7. 20:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
8. 21:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
10. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Attaboy; In the Waiting Room
  1/6Recalling his childhood discipline, and the perils of agreeing without understanding.
11. 22:30
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 3, Chalet Girl
  3/6Despite a lack of any obvious qualifications, Giles gets a job on the ski slopes of France
12. 23:00
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4House-hunting causes all sorts of difficulties for the Manchester DJ.
13. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 2, Jon Pertwee
  4/5Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson and Tim deJongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 4
  4/8Mau learns how to build a nation. Read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk.
2. 00:30
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
3. 01:00
  Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
  2/3Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 4
  4/8While Heidemann is on the trail of Hitler's diaries, Jan lets the editors into a secret.
5. 01:45
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
6. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
  2/6The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
7. 02:30
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
8. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
9. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
11. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
  2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
12. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.

Friday 2 August 2013