BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 17 August 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7—Rebel
  1/3The Federation thinks it has seen the last of outlaw Roj Blake when he's framed and exiled
2. 01:00
  GK Chesterton - The Club of Queer Trades—The Noticeable Conduct of Professor Chadd
  5/6What is happening to Professor Chadd?
3. 01:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 5
  5/10DI Charlie Resnick recalls his 1980s nemesis, the soon-to-be-paroled John Prior.
4. 02:00
  King Street Junior—Series 10, Accusations
  3/6The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare scenario for Mr Sims.
5. 02:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Circulation is going through the roof as the old newspaper hacks struggle with new media.
6. 03:00
  Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
  Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
7. 04:00
  Vincent McInerney - Bringing Home a Budgie for Mum
  A young sailor's loyalty to his family is tested by a request from his mother.
8. 04:15
  Tanika Gupta - The Whispering Tree
  14-year-old Sharmila avoids the grief from her mother's death in Hindu mythology.
9. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
  1/6Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
10. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Saturday Drama—Marks & Gran - Von Ribbentrop's Watch
  A Jewish merchant discovers that a family heirloom has a sinister Nazi provenance.
2. 07:30
  The Balancing Bluebottle
  Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
3. 08:00
  Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 05/12/1978
  Frankie Howerd welcomes singer Lyn Paul, comic Mike Burton and pop group The Dooleys.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 1
  1/3Barry Cryer presents comedy including Clare in the Community and Radio Shuttleworth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage
  After 19 years of marriage, Jack tells Karen he's gay. Can they work it out?
2. 13:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 6. Early Retirement
  6/6A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed.
3. 14:00
  Life With The Lyons—Time Marches Back
  Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help?
4. 14:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername
  5/13Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.
5. 15:00
  Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 05/12/1978
  Frankie Howerd welcomes singer Lyn Paul, comic Mike Burton and pop group The Dooleys.
6. 16:00
  Saturday Drama—Marks & Gran - Von Ribbentrop's Watch
  A Jewish merchant discovers that a family heirloom has a sinister Nazi provenance.
7. 17:30
  Jo Caulfield's Speakeasy—Episode 2
  2/4Ian Rankin explains why not to get on the wrong side of a crime writer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—For King and Country, Episode 3
  3/4Lionheart and Dunning discover the identity of the Stour Banshee and the Faraday Murderer.
2. 18:25
  The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire
  3/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
3. 18:30
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—All the Time in the World
  Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it?
4. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 1
  1/3Barry Cryer presents comedy including Clare in the Community and Radio Shuttleworth.
5. 22:00
  Lee Mack and Friends at the Fringe—Episode 2
  2/2Host Lee Mack introduces Andy Parsons, Lucy Porter, Tim Minchin and Jim Owen.
6. 22:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 4, World-Famous Cyclist
  4/6Milton gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland.
7. 23:00
  Saturday Drama—Rebus: Black and Blue, Episode 1
  1/2The maverick detective investigates murders in three cities - could they be linked?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—For King and Country, Episode 3
  3/4Lionheart and Dunning discover the identity of the Stour Banshee and the Faraday Murderer.
2. 00:25
  The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire
  3/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
3. 00:30
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—All the Time in the World
  Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it?
4. 01:00
  Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 05/12/1978
  Frankie Howerd welcomes singer Lyn Paul, comic Mike Burton and pop group The Dooleys.
5. 02:00
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage
  After 19 years of marriage, Jack tells Karen he's gay. Can they work it out?
6. 03:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 6. Early Retirement
  6/6A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed.
7. 04:00
  Saturday Drama—Marks & Gran - Von Ribbentrop's Watch
  A Jewish merchant discovers that a family heirloom has a sinister Nazi provenance.
8. 05:30
  Jo Caulfield's Speakeasy—Episode 2
  2/4Ian Rankin explains why not to get on the wrong side of a crime writer.

Sunday 18 August 2013