BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 30 September 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—The Fox and the Forest
  A couple take refuge 200 years in the past to escape a bitter war. Stars Neil Barth.
2. 00:30
  Fantastic Journeys—Fifty Cents by Tim Powers and James P Blaylock
  2/4Time and chance play tricks on George Lyle as he drives across the Arizona desert.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Illustrators, Edward Ardizzone
  From Brahms to Bach, watercolourist Edward Ardizzone shares his castaway choices.
4. 01:30
  Centurions—Satyajit Ray: Pather Panchali
  Critics discuss the renowned Indian film director's debut.
5. 01:45
  Stella Duffy - From the River's Mouth
  A cautionary tale of how the malign and sultry River Thames exacts a watery revenge.
6. 02:00
  It's a Funny Business—Bob Monkhouse
  The comedian recalls his career in show business and meeting his heroes Laurel and Hardy.
7. 02:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Dublin Gaiety Theatre
  3/6Geoffrey Wheeler crosses the water to see one of the finest venues on the variety circuit.
8. 03:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Learns the Facts
  1/20Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. From July 1972.
9. 03:30
  Robert Westall - The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral
  A malevolent gargoyle wields its evil power over the fate of steeplejack Joe Clarke.
10. 05:00
  Pamela Brown - Golden Pavements—Episode 1
  1/5The theatre group hopefuls start at a London drama academy, all except poor little Maddy.
11. 05:30
  Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 2. Distractions in the Jungle
  2/4Phileas Fogg and Passepartout buy an elephant in India and come to the aid of a Princess.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest
  2/7After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee.
2. 06:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
3. 07:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 7
  7/7With Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Merton.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
6. 08:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 6/12/1949
  Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair and reporter George dons disguise.
7. 09:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
8. 09:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
  2/6Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, The Coram Man
  1/2Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook runs away from the Hospital for Deserted Children.
10. 11:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Roy Harper, Frederick Forsyth, Steven Berkoff, Lucy Worsley, Miranda Sawyer, Rafiki
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
2. 12:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 6/12/1949
  Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair and reporter George dons disguise.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest
  2/7After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee.
4. 13:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 1. Resolutions
  1/10India-bound Vera's full of New Millennium resolutions and Irene suggests emailing.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—5. The Lie of the Land
  5/10Mike Parker discovers how maps can be used as tools of power, politics and propaganda.
7. 14:30
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 6
  6/10A miracle leads to a second encounter between Natalia's grandfather and the deathless man.
8. 14:45
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dover to London
  1/5Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, The Coram Man
  1/2Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook runs away from the Hospital for Deserted Children.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—30/09/2013
  Mel introduces a new series of Fred MacAulay's 4 O'Clock Show quiz, Keep It in the Family.
11. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
12. 17:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 6. Across the Abyss
  6/10Searching for Earth, the starship Challenger heads towards star cluster Tersus 9.
2. 18:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Dead Persons in Hungary, by AA Calmet
  1/5A virginal English soldier, travelling through Romania, ends up in a deserted village.
3. 18:45
  The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
  Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
5. 19:30
  Ray's a Laugh—From 6/12/1949
  Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair and reporter George dons disguise.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest
  2/7After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee.
7. 20:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
8. 21:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
9. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Roy Harper, Frederick Forsyth, Steven Berkoff, Lucy Worsley, Miranda Sawyer, Rafiki
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 7
  7/7With Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Merton.
11. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—30/09/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Jason Manford.
13. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt, Susan Calman and the Now Show team present a comedic look at the week's news.
14. 23:30
  Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
  1/4Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 6. Across the Abyss
  6/10Searching for Earth, the starship Challenger heads towards star cluster Tersus 9.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Dead Persons in Hungary, by AA Calmet
  1/5A virginal English soldier, travelling through Romania, ends up in a deserted village.
3. 00:45
  The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
  Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest
  2/7After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
  1/5The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
6. 02:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
7. 02:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
  2/6Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
8. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, The Coram Man
  1/2Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook runs away from the Hospital for Deserted Children.
9. 04:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Roy Harper, Frederick Forsyth, Steven Berkoff, Lucy Worsley, Miranda Sawyer, Rafiki
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
12. 05:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.

Tuesday 1 October 2013