BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 August 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Point of No Return
  On the eve of a tense election, Major Travis is given an unexpected assignment.
2. 00:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle
  1/3Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
3. 01:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Painful Fall of a Great Reputation
  2/6Basil spies Mr Wimpole, the wickedest man in England. But Charlie demands proof.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 2
  2/10DI Charlie Resnick's search for armed robbers gathers pace. But will they strike again?
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 8, Episode 7
  7/7Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Spats—Mankind v Nature
  Luke Roberts tackles the big arguments and solves them using light entertainment.
7. 03:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—2. Hunting
  2/4The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.
8. 04:00
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Andria's Story
  1/3Can Andria's new bed symbolise her future with an enigmatic and brooding Russian pianist?
9. 04:15
  Eric Pringle - Hard Row to Porlock
  The story of how the Lynmouth lifeboat went to sea, via the heights of Exmoor.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Bernard's jealous dad is caught with both his guard and his trousers down.
11. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
  2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Awful Reason of the Vicar's Visit
  3/6A distressed reverend begins his tale of a monstrous outrage committed against him.
2. 06:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 3
  3/10The armed robbers are planning a return visit, but this time they vow not to fail.
3. 07:00
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.
4. 07:30
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13
  13/13J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema.
7. 09:00
  Crowned Hudds—VR in Charge
  Will Queen Victoria be amused? Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
8. 09:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees
  1/6The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.
9. 10:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger
  3/4With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.
10. 11:00
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story
  2/3After pianist Boris's bitter break-up with Andria, can Chiara better understand him?
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Charlotte Grieg - Against the Grain
  Young journalist Gemma is sent to interview reclusive chef Milo about his latest book.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13
  13/13J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema.
3. 13:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Awful Reason of the Vicar's Visit
  3/6A distressed reverend begins his tale of a monstrous outrage committed against him.
4. 13:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 3
  3/10The armed robbers are planning a return visit, but this time they vow not to fail.
5. 14:00
  Andrea Levy - Small Island—Episode 13
  13/15Hortense faces the prejudice of 1940s Britain when she attempts to get a job.
6. 14:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Norway - Harry Hole
  14/15How does Jo Nesbo's Norwegian detective reflect changes in Scandinavian society?
7. 14:30
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
  3/10Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
8. 14:45
  Michael Holroyd - Basil Street Blues—Episode 3
  3/5The biographer grapples with the morals of revealing his aunt's love letters.
9. 15:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger
  3/4With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—14/08/2013
  Mel celebrates summer holidays and hears the Inheritance Books of author Ali Sparkes.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 12, Upstaging
  4/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
12. 17:30
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Flag and Flame
  Merrin faces a bleak future when her twin Cally is sent on a one-way mission.
2. 18:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
  2/3A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13
  13/13J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema.
5. 20:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Awful Reason of the Vicar's Visit
  3/6A distressed reverend begins his tale of a monstrous outrage committed against him.
6. 20:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 3
  3/10The armed robbers are planning a return visit, but this time they vow not to fail.
7. 21:00
  MacAulay and Co—2013, Episode 7
  7/8Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
8. 22:00
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
9. 22:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, Birthday Greetings
  3/4Harvey and Sean's jobs in the firing line, while Robbie discovers a new love of birds.
10. 23:00
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 5
  5/6A tennis battle of the sexes, Jane Austen and TV sleuths.
11. 23:30
  Masala FM—Episode 5
  5/6When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Flag and Flame
  Merrin faces a bleak future when her twin Cally is sent on a one-way mission.
2. 00:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
  2/3A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
3. 01:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Awful Reason of the Vicar's Visit
  3/6A distressed reverend begins his tale of a monstrous outrage committed against him.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 3
  3/10The armed robbers are planning a return visit, but this time they vow not to fail.
5. 02:00
  Crowned Hudds—VR in Charge
  Will Queen Victoria be amused? Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
6. 02:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees
  1/6The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.
7. 03:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger
  3/4With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.
8. 04:00
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story
  2/3After pianist Boris's bitter break-up with Andria, can Chiara better understand him?
9. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Charlotte Grieg - Against the Grain
  Young journalist Gemma is sent to interview reclusive chef Milo about his latest book.
10. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 12, Upstaging
  4/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
11. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.

Thursday 15 August 2013