BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 11 September 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
  Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.
2. 00:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 2
  2/5A grisly discovery at Professor Lake's camp sparks a perilous two-man flight.
3. 01:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Cast in Order of Disappearance, Episode 4
  4/4Just who killed Elliot Roth, and will they stop at one murder?
4. 01:30
  The Spying Game—Max Is Calling
  2/4By Gayle Lynds. An idealistic CIA recruit is pitched against a cynical veteran.
5. 02:00
  Bremner's One Question Quiz—How Should We Educate Our Children?
  4/6Rory and the team are joined by teacher and author Tom Bennett and Prof Gordon Stobart.
6. 02:30
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
7. 03:00
  John Mortimer - Glasnost
  Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide.
8. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Call Me and I'll Come to You
  2/3Julia rediscovers a letter her father wrote to her before his death and is comforted.
9. 04:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—Tristan and Iselda, by Colin Haydn Evans
  1/3Travellers tell tales to dispel the shadows. But in the woods, something is listening.
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Bernard is all at sea when he is asked to scatter a client's ashes.
11. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6
  6/6Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
2. 06:30
  The Spying Game—The Red Carnation
  3/4By Baroness Orczy. A former Russian spy's loyalties are tested over an assassination plot.
3. 07:00
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Sarfraz Manzoor
  3/6Journalist Sarfraz Manzoor's adolescent obsessions with Bo Derek and pop music.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/13Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
7. 09:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman
  2/6The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.
8. 09:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Countess Natasha and the Red Menace
  5/6With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Wilkie Collins - Armadale, Episode 1
  1/34 Extra Debut. Callow Allan Armadale attracts the attention of a dangerous fortune-hunter.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Three Buzzing Boys
  3/3Julia is reminded of Gilbert White's 'bee boy' as she encounters another buzzing boy.
11. 11:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/13Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
4. 13:30
  The Spying Game—The Red Carnation
  3/4By Baroness Orczy. A former Russian spy's loyalties are tested over an assassination plot.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Stephen Wakelam - Mrs Tolstoy, The Kreutzer Sonata
  3/5Is Leo's disturbing new tale about a man who murders his wife directed against Sofya?
6. 14:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 3: Health Industry, Birth
  2/5A daughter and mother compare notes on how technology helped their birth experience.
7. 14:30
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 1
  1/7Adrian Mole starts the new year with a huge spot on his chin.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 3
  3/5Lacking 'that necessary article - cash', the pair's courtship was never going to be easy.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Wilkie Collins - Armadale, Episode 1
  1/34 Extra Debut. Callow Allan Armadale attracts the attention of a dangerous fortune-hunter.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—03/07/2013
  Mel Giedroyc spins a yarn about the history of the hula hoop.(R)
11. 17:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Royal Flush
  2/6Butterthwaite's frustrated reporter Graham lands an unexpected scoop.
12. 17:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 18:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 3
  3/5Dyer and Danforth discover sprawling evidence of an incredible ancient civilisation.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/13Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
6. 20:30
  The Spying Game—The Red Carnation
  3/4By Baroness Orczy. A former Russian spy's loyalties are tested over an assassination plot.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Three Buzzing Boys
  3/3Julia is reminded of Gilbert White's 'bee boy' as she encounters another buzzing boy.
8. 21:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
9. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Sarfraz Manzoor
  3/6Journalist Sarfraz Manzoor's adolescent obsessions with Bo Derek and pop music.
10. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The comedy guru's radio drop-in centre provides live Select Committee action.
11. 23:00
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
  3/4The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.
12. 23:15
  What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 1, Work
  3/4Looking at conventional living, Andrew Lawrence investigates full-time jobs.
13. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Special edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 00:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 3
  3/5Dyer and Danforth discover sprawling evidence of an incredible ancient civilisation.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
4. 01:30
  The Spying Game—The Red Carnation
  3/4By Baroness Orczy. A former Russian spy's loyalties are tested over an assassination plot.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman
  2/6The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.
6. 02:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Countess Natasha and the Red Menace
  5/6With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap.
7. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Wilkie Collins - Armadale, Episode 1
  1/34 Extra Debut. Callow Allan Armadale attracts the attention of a dangerous fortune-hunter.
8. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Three Buzzing Boys
  3/3Julia is reminded of Gilbert White's 'bee boy' as she encounters another buzzing boy.
9. 04:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
10. 05:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—Royal Flush
  2/6Butterthwaite's frustrated reporter Graham lands an unexpected scoop.
11. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.

Thursday 12 September 2013