BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 August 2013

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—3. On the Buses
  3/4Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and then escapes to the 24th century.
2. 00:30
  The Lunar Effect—Scavengers
  4/5By Dominic Power. Widow Lottie's odd encounter with a fox has a life-changing effect.
3. 00:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 4
  4/5Utterson's persistence in investigating the truth about his friend Dr Jekyll is rewarded.
4. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 2. Standard Delivery
  2/6The detective witnesses the aftermath of a crime and gets a hostile welcome in Germany.
5. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
  4/5The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
6. 02:00
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The Old Dunkirk Spirit
  6/6Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates.
7. 02:30
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 1
  1/2Agent Richard Hannay hunts his nemesis, the head of a First World War German spy ring.
9. 04:00
  Winifred Holtby - Why Herbert Killed His Mother
  Very beautiful as a baby, Herbert turns out to be a very different adult.
10. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Peculiar Persecution of Mr John Vincent Harden
  3/5A metal object found in a dead man's stomach gives the sleuth a vital murder clue.
11. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
  6/6Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
12. 05:30
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
2. 06:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—A Game Played in the Dark
  5/5The blind sleuth comes face-to-face with some old adversaries.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.
4. 07:30
  Jo Caulfield's Speakeasy—Episode 4
  4/4True stories from Phill Jupitus, Richard Melvin, Dave Hook and Josie Long.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Life With The Lyons—Home Again
  Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels.
7. 09:00
  King Street Junior—Series 10, Incidental Music
  5/6The governors try to balance the school funds in the face of a bid to reduce class sizes.
8. 09:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy without causing upset.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2
  2/2Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.
10. 11:00
  Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four
  Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gloria Wilson
  4/5The detective probes a series of audacious thefts with the return of 'The Ghost'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Life With The Lyons—Home Again
  Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
4. 13:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—A Game Played in the Dark
  5/5The blind sleuth comes face-to-face with some old adversaries.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 10
  10/10Determined to avenge the crime against his friend, Robert confronts Lucy with the truth.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Cycling Soldiers
  6/10How the bicycle was used in war, when thousands signed up to join cyclist battalions.
7. 14:30
  Dirk Bogarde - Jericho—Episode 5
  5/12William comes to a realisation about his missing brother and Florence. Dirk Bogarde reads.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 5
  5/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2
  2/2Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—30/08/2013
  Mel hears the story of the daring rescue of Edvard Munch's painting The Scream.
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 18:30
  The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
  5/5By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
3. 18:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 5
  5/5It's Henry Jekyll's turn to tell the story, as the bizarre truth is finally revealed.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 19:30
  Life With The Lyons—Home Again
  Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels.
6. 20:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
7. 20:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—A Game Played in the Dark
  5/5The blind sleuth comes face-to-face with some old adversaries.
8. 21:00
  Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four
  Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players.
9. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gloria Wilson
  4/5The detective probes a series of audacious thefts with the return of 'The Ghost'.
10. 22:00
  Jo Caulfield's Speakeasy—Episode 4
  4/4True stories from Phill Jupitus, Richard Melvin, Dave Hook and Josie Long.
11. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 3, Kate Adie
  6/6Kate Adie tries eating porridge, bingo, yoga and reading Swallows and Amazons.
12. 23:00
  Radio 2's Comedy Showcase—Hamilton's Ode-ssey
  Can poet Paul Hamilton end a mid-life crisis on holiday with his girlfriend?
13. 23:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Suzanne
  5/6The band's future is threatened when Bret goes on a date.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  4/4Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who, or what, is driving the bus.
2. 00:30
  The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
  5/5By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
3. 00:45
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 5
  5/5It's Henry Jekyll's turn to tell the story, as the bizarre truth is finally revealed.
4. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
5. 01:30
  The Tales of Max Carrados—A Game Played in the Dark
  5/5The blind sleuth comes face-to-face with some old adversaries.
6. 02:00
  King Street Junior—Series 10, Incidental Music
  5/6The governors try to balance the school funds in the face of a bid to reduce class sizes.
7. 02:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy without causing upset.
8. 03:00
  John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2
  2/2Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.
9. 04:00
  Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four
  Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players.
10. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gloria Wilson
  4/5The detective probes a series of audacious thefts with the return of 'The Ghost'.
11. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
12. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.

Saturday 31 August 2013