BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 27 August 2013

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 4
  4/4Death is nowhere to be found, the nodes need attention, and Princess Keli is in danger.
2. 00:30
  The Lunar Effect—The Cycle
  1/5By John Connolly. A young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means.
3. 00:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 1
  1/5A mild-mannered doctor and his monstrous alter ego.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 5. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 1/2
  5/6The sleuth runs off to Cornwall, but there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James!
5. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Coin of Dionysius
  1/5Old friend Louis Carlyle approaches the blind sleuth to solve a case of forgery.
6. 02:00
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—4. British Greatness
  4/4Paul tests the audience on social cohesion, from weddings to the 2011 summer riots.
7. 02:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Cremona
  3/6Arthur is struck dumb by a film star, and Douglas has to disguise 30 knights in a hurry.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
9. 04:00
  Shorts—Series 9, The Astronaut
  1/3By Jason Donald. A lethargic jobseeker spies an opportunity to be a hero.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Will Young, Paul Daniels, Laura Wilson, Miranda Sawyer, Nadine Shah, Jeffrey Lewis and The Rain
  Danny Wallace and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 3, The Stuff from America
  2/4The priest hands out food aid, but it's soon the focus for political violence.
12. 05:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 2: Murder in the Dark
  6/6The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?
2. 06:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  2/5The blind sleuth tackles a train crash. Was it an accident or something more nefarious?
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Edinburgh Special
  7/7Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985
  15/24Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—No Hiding Place
  7/13Bob takes Terry to be restyled at the hairdressers. From September 1975.
7. 09:00
  Bremner's One Question Quiz—Where Did All the Money Go?
  2/6Rory and team joined by Gillian Tett, of the FT, and financial journalist Max Keiser.
8. 09:30
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Series 9, The Intelligence of Hearts
  2/3By Cynthia Rogerson. A gallery attendant muses on love and loneliness. Read by Paul Young.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Madness of Colonel Warburton
  1/5Watson's ex-commanding officer alarms his family due to an interest in spiritualism.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985
  15/24Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—No Hiding Place
  7/13Bob takes Terry to be restyled at the hairdressers. From September 1975.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 2: Murder in the Dark
  6/6The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?
4. 13:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  2/5The blind sleuth tackles a train crash. Was it an accident or something more nefarious?
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 7
  7/10Robert determines to find a link between George Talboys's dead wife and his aunt.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 5, Episode 17
  17/20Lilian makes a bad mistake, and Dmitry is trying to prove his love.
7. 14:30
  Dirk Bogarde - Jericho—Episode 2
  2/12Arriving at James's house, William looks for clues in his brother's mystery disappearance.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 2
  2/5Family disaster in 1972, with many cross-border matrimonial raids doomed to end in tears.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—27/08/2013
  Sculptor Antony Gormley takes us on a walk around Edinburgh.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Crossed wires for Bernard when he overhears his dad talking to a doctor.
12. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—1. Taking the Michelangelo
  1/4When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he is transported back to 16th century Rome.
2. 18:30
  The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
  2/5By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
3. 18:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 2
  2/5Hyde is wanted for murder and disappears. But what is his connection with Dr Jekyll?
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985
  15/24Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?
5. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—No Hiding Place
  7/13Bob takes Terry to be restyled at the hairdressers. From September 1975.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 2: Murder in the Dark
  6/6The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?
7. 20:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  2/5The blind sleuth tackles a train crash. Was it an accident or something more nefarious?
8. 21:00
  Shorts—Series 9, The Intelligence of Hearts
  2/3By Cynthia Rogerson. A gallery attendant muses on love and loneliness. Read by Paul Young.
9. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Madness of Colonel Warburton
  1/5Watson's ex-commanding officer alarms his family due to an interest in spiritualism.
10. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Edinburgh Special
  7/7Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
11. 22:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, WG Grace
  2/4Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.
12. 23:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
  3/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
13. 23:30
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 1, Chips off an Angry Block
  2/4The poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in.
14. 23:45
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Truth
  6/6The cartoonist boldly tells the truth to end his series. A less-than-wise career move?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—1. Taking the Michelangelo
  1/4When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he is transported back to 16th century Rome.
2. 00:30
  The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
  2/5By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
3. 00:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 2
  2/5Hyde is wanted for murder and disappears. But what is his connection with Dr Jekyll?
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 2: Murder in the Dark
  6/6The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?
5. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  2/5The blind sleuth tackles a train crash. Was it an accident or something more nefarious?
6. 02:00
  Bremner's One Question Quiz—Where Did All the Money Go?
  2/6Rory and team joined by Gillian Tett, of the FT, and financial journalist Max Keiser.
7. 02:30
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
9. 04:00
  Shorts—Series 9, The Intelligence of Hearts
  2/3By Cynthia Rogerson. A gallery attendant muses on love and loneliness. Read by Paul Young.
10. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Madness of Colonel Warburton
  1/5Watson's ex-commanding officer alarms his family due to an interest in spiritualism.
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Crossed wires for Bernard when he overhears his dad talking to a doctor.
12. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?

Wednesday 28 August 2013