BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 October 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 7. New Blood
  7/10The Challenger has found its sister starship, but the crew are living in total isolation.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy
  2/5Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire
3. 00:45
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Oblong Box
  A passenger on a summer voyage to New York is curious about an artist and his new wife.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
  2/5Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
6. 02:00
  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.
7. 02:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3
  3/4The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.
8. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
  2/2Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
9. 04:00
  Shorts—Series 12, Fear in a Hat
  1/3By Nicola White. A shy schoolgirl fears the worst when she attends a religious retreat.
10. 04:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
12. 05:30
  The Pickerskill Detentions—Smoking Wet
  3/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.
13. 05:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8Poet John Hegley entertains an audience with a microphone and a book of verse.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
2. 06:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
3. 07:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Kate Mosse
  6/6Author Kate Mosse's diary tells of a rain-soaked family holiday to the Lake District.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 7
  7/13Bill Oddie sings the 'Baby Samba' and Professor Prune loses his trousers. With John Cleese
7. 09:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Questions and Answers
  5/6The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans.
8. 09:30
  In the End—Episode 2
  2/6Hack George Cragge hunts a serial killer, while the BBC tackles spin.
9. 10:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Series 12, The Last Cup
  2/3By Merryn Glover. A kindly old fisherman and his minister find a sliver of common ground.
11. 11:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - The Curiosity Cabinet—1. The Brown Swan
  1/3Recently widowed Sophie finds herself drawn to a girl featured in a 17th-century portrait.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 7
  7/13Bill Oddie sings the 'Baby Samba' and Professor Prune loses his trousers. With John Cleese
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
4. 13:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 3. Melbourne
  3/10Vera fears malaria, while puzzled Irene thinks her house is being staked out.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—7. Off the Map
  7/10Mike Parker visits a Cold War military site that was once a blank space on a map.
7. 14:30
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 8
  8/10There is a bid to save the tiger's wife, but it has an unwanted outcome.
8. 14:45
  Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dorset
  3/5Musing on maps, socks and castles, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
9. 15:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/10/2013
  Mel sits down for a chat with top children's author Cressida Cowell about her new book.
11. 17:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—A Bit of Bad News
  5/6Frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.
12. 17:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 8. Marooned
  8/10The crew of Challenger have mounted an escape, but their starship has vanished.
2. 18:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant
  3/5A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo
3. 18:45
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Omnibus, part 1
  Our whole 2009 listener-led Chain Gang story, with all its twists and turns.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 7
  7/13Bill Oddie sings the 'Baby Samba' and Professor Prune loses his trousers. With John Cleese
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
7. 20:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
8. 21:00
  Shorts—Series 12, The Last Cup
  2/3By Merryn Glover. A kindly old fisherman and his minister find a sliver of common ground.
9. 21:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - The Curiosity Cabinet—1. The Brown Swan
  1/3Recently widowed Sophie finds herself drawn to a girl featured in a 17th-century portrait.
10. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Kate Mosse
  6/6Author Kate Mosse's diary tells of a rain-soaked family holiday to the Lake District.
11. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The comedy ace and chums ponder why some sporty types resemble vegetables.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/10/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Jason Manford.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 3, A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
  2/6Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up.
14. 23:30
  Down the Line—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/7The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 8. Marooned
  8/10The crew of Challenger have mounted an escape, but their starship has vanished.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant
  3/5A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo
3. 00:45
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Omnibus, part 1
  Our whole 2009 listener-led Chain Gang story, with all its twists and turns.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—3. Interception
  3/5The English hero is intercepted in his battle to cross enemy territory on horseback.
6. 02:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Questions and Answers
  5/6The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans.
7. 02:30
  In the End—Episode 2
  2/6Hack George Cragge hunts a serial killer, while the BBC tackles spin.
8. 03:00
  Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
  Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
9. 04:00
  Shorts—Series 12, The Last Cup
  2/3By Merryn Glover. A kindly old fisherman and his minister find a sliver of common ground.
10. 04:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - The Curiosity Cabinet—1. The Brown Swan
  1/3Recently widowed Sophie finds herself drawn to a girl featured in a 17th-century portrait.
11. 05:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—A Bit of Bad News
  5/6Frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.
12. 05:30
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen

Thursday 3 October 2013