BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 18 August 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Andrea Levy - Small Island Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/3Indian independence spells the end of the British Empire. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
2. 07:15
  The People of the British Museum—Art of the Sword
  4/5Assistant Paul Martin talks to Danny Danziger about the Japanese weaponry collection.
3. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, Educating Peter
  4/6The loveable curmudgeon's early play is revived. Is the big time calling him at last?
4. 08:00
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—29/03/1945
  Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as Domestic Correspondent.
5. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
6. 09:00
  Travelling Light—Raj's Story
  5/6Chrissie finally realises that Catharsis is a con, and the cult's evil plan is exposed.
7. 09:30
  LM Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables—Episode 3
  3/5Anne meets a kindred spirit, gets cooking, and nearly kills herself.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson
  Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
9. 10:45
  Short Stories by John McGahern—Swallows
  A young Dublin surveyor meets a country policeman and their life choices are compared.
10. 11:00
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
  1/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
11. 11:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 7
  7/10Matt is doggedly following his lead, while Brenda is discovering the truth.
12. 11:45
  Journey Into Language—Trampling Flat the Frontiers
  3/3Professor Eric Hawkins recalls how being a wartime soldier influenced his future ethos.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Andrea Levy - Small Island Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/3Indian independence spells the end of the British Empire. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
2. 13:15
  The People of the British Museum—Art of the Sword
  4/5Assistant Paul Martin talks to Danny Danziger about the Japanese weaponry collection.
3. 13:30
  Saturday Drama—Roger Crane - The Last Confession
  The rivalries, skulduggery and crises of faith surrounding the death of Pope John Paul I.
4. 15:00
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—29/03/1945
  Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as Domestic Correspondent.
5. 15:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—18/08/2013
  Mel Giedroyc with a real-life magic carpet inventor and a tour of the Bank of England.
7. 17:00
  Travelling Light—Raj's Story
  5/6Chrissie finally realises that Catharsis is a con, and the cult's evil plan is exposed.
8. 17:30
  LM Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables—Episode 3
  3/5Anne meets a kindred spirit, gets cooking, and nearly kills herself.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bradbury 13—Kaleidoscope
  The aftermath of a disaster in space. Can there be beauty in dying?
2. 18:30
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions
  3/3How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?
3. 19:00
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
  1/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
4. 19:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 7
  7/10Matt is doggedly following his lead, while Brenda is discovering the truth.
5. 19:45
  Journey Into Language—Trampling Flat the Frontiers
  3/3Professor Eric Hawkins recalls how being a wartime soldier influenced his future ethos.
6. 20:00
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—29/03/1945
  Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as Domestic Correspondent.
7. 20:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something of Value
  Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson
  Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
9. 21:45
  Short Stories by John McGahern—Swallows
  A young Dublin surveyor meets a country policeman and their life choices are compared.
10. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, Educating Peter
  4/6The loveable curmudgeon's early play is revived. Is the big time calling him at last?
11. 22:30
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2013, Episode 10
  10/18Arthur Smith speaks to the unspeakable Boy With the Tape on His Face.
12. 22:35
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 4
  4/5Including the tale of a yellow fly and shoplifting with a twist.
13. 22:50
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2013, Episode 11
  11/18Peacock and Gamble fight orcs, dungeon masters and themselves in Knightmare Live.
14. 22:55
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The staff pitch their ideas for a special exhibition.
15. 23:25
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2013, Episode 12
  12/18Arthur Smith is joined by the Tiger Lillies for songs and scary chat.
16. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 3
  3/4Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—Kaleidoscope
  The aftermath of a disaster in space. Can there be beauty in dying?
2. 00:30
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions
  3/3How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson
  Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
4. 01:45
  Short Stories by John McGahern—Swallows
  A young Dublin surveyor meets a country policeman and their life choices are compared.
5. 02:00
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
  1/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 7
  7/10Matt is doggedly following his lead, while Brenda is discovering the truth.
7. 02:45
  Journey Into Language—Trampling Flat the Frontiers
  3/3Professor Eric Hawkins recalls how being a wartime soldier influenced his future ethos.
8. 03:00
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—29/03/1945
  Tommy Handley tries to set up a newspaper with Mrs Mopp as Domestic Correspondent.
9. 03:30
  Saturday Drama—Roger Crane - The Last Confession
  The rivalries, skulduggery and crises of faith surrounding the death of Pope John Paul I.
10. 05:00
  Travelling Light—Raj's Story
  5/6Chrissie finally realises that Catharsis is a con, and the cult's evil plan is exposed.
11. 05:30
  LM Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables—Episode 3
  3/5Anne meets a kindred spirit, gets cooking, and nearly kills herself.

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