BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 August 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent
  4/6Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.
2. 06:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 4
  4/10Inspired by the success of another gang, Darren decides it's time to get serious.
3. 07:00
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Memory Lapse; If I Ruled the World
  3/6Childhood memories of competitive parenting and imagining life as ruler of the world.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  16/20An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
6. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
7. 09:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole
  4/6When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.
8. 09:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
9. 10:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
10. 11:00
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Chiara's Story
  3/3Battle-scarred from her Russian relationships, can creativity bring Chiara salvation?
11. 11:15
  Niall Ashdown - Hungarian Birdsong
  Rare insight into Niall's relationship with his dad, when they go bird watching in Hungary
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  16/20An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
2. 12:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
3. 13:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent
  4/6Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.
4. 13:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 4
  4/10Inspired by the success of another gang, Darren decides it's time to get serious.
5. 14:00
  Andrea Levy - Small Island—Episode 14
  14/15Queenie gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, but who is the father?
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/20Lilian seeks out Matt in London, while Brenda asks Dmitry what's going on.
7. 14:30
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
8. 14:45
  Michael Holroyd - Basil Street Blues—Episode 4
  4/5The biographer turns the spotlight on himself as National Service beckons.
9. 15:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—15/08/2013
  Mel introduces a tour of the Bank of England and celebrates the bravery of army animals.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Space Perception
  4/6Desperate to move house, Stella tries burying the hatchet with the neighbours.
12. 17:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—When Vila Met Gan
  Liberator stalwarts Vila and Gan recall how their odyssey began - in exotic Croydon.
2. 18:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—3. The Brownie of the Black Haggs by James Hogg
  3/3Lady Wheelhope becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious servant.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  16/20An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
4. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
5. 20:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent
  4/6Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.
6. 20:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 4
  4/10Inspired by the success of another gang, Darren decides it's time to get serious.
7. 21:00
  MacAulay and Co—2013, Episode 8
  8/8Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
8. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Memory Lapse; If I Ruled the World
  3/6Childhood memories of competitive parenting and imagining life as ruler of the world.
9. 22:30
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 3, Haiti
  5/6The gap-year student arrives to help rebuild a village, and tries out some voodoo.
10. 23:00
  The Wilson Dixon Line—Sweet Home Colorado
  2/4The country music legend's revelations about his so-called dysfunctional family.
11. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Mark pieces working policies together with the aid of you, the people.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—When Vila Met Gan
  Liberator stalwarts Vila and Gan recall how their odyssey began - in exotic Croydon.
2. 00:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—3. The Brownie of the Black Haggs by James Hogg
  3/3Lady Wheelhope becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious servant.
3. 01:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent
  4/6Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 4
  4/10Inspired by the success of another gang, Darren decides it's time to get serious.
5. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole
  4/6When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.
6. 02:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
7. 03:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
8. 04:00
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Chiara's Story
  3/3Battle-scarred from her Russian relationships, can creativity bring Chiara salvation?
9. 04:15
  Niall Ashdown - Hungarian Birdsong
  Rare insight into Niall's relationship with his dad, when they go bird watching in Hungary
10. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Space Perception
  4/6Desperate to move house, Stella tries burying the hatchet with the neighbours.
11. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.

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