BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 October 2013

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
2. 00:30
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Clarimonde, by Theophile Gautier
  5/5A priest spots a beautiful woman at his ordination, and a battle for his soul commences
3. 00:45
  Chain Gang—Series 3 - Paper, Scissors, Stone, Omnibus, part 3
  Our whole 2009 listener-led Chain Gang story, with all its twists and turns.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 6. Vera Findlater
  6/7Lord Peter Wimsey's murder trail leads him to make a shocking seaside discovery.
5. 01:30
  Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—5. Vengeance
  5/5Fuelled by vengeance, the English hero's personal war with the Third Reich comes to an end
6. 02:00
  The Sit Crom—A Draught of Malmesy
  4/6The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.
7. 02:30
  The Arts and How They Was Done—The Taj Mahal and How It Was Done
  3/6The National Theatre of Brent recreates 17th-century India's greatest love story.
8. 03:00
  Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
  An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
9. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
  The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
10. 04:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - The Curiosity Cabinet—3. The Swan on the Lake
  3/3When Henrietta's fate looks positive, Sophie and Ben's holiday must come to an end.
11. 05:00
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro.
12. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Final Twist
  A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.
2. 07:30
  A Dewey Decimal
  Shaun Wallace visits his local library to see how the Dewey Decimal System works.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/32he American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
4. 09:00
  Howerd's Ways: The Radio Times of Frankie Howerd
  Frankie Howerd's last agent, Tessa Le Bars, recalls the comedian's life and radio career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 6: Time and Change
  Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return, but this time not together.
2. 13:10
  Chain Gang—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/10A cab journey home. A mistimed proposal. A hidden past. An unexpected turning. Then what?
3. 13:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
4. 14:00
  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. 14:30
  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. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/32he American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
7. 16:00
  The Final Twist
  A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.
8. 17:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, The Snowman Killing
  1/12The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her home
2. 18:30
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—2. False Haven
  2/4The narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island.
3. 19:00
  Howerd's Ways: The Radio Times of Frankie Howerd
  Frankie Howerd's last agent, Tessa Le Bars, recalls the comedian's life and radio career.
4. 22:00
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up, In Edinburgh
  2/6A selection of the best stand up comedy recorded at The Stand Comedy Club.
5. 23:00
  VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches
  2/6The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.
6. 23:30
  Dashiell Hammett - Nightmare Town—Episode 2
  2/2Threefall ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown. Can he unravel the town's mystery?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, The Snowman Killing
  1/12The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her home
2. 00:30
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—2. False Haven
  2/4The narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/32he American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
4. 02:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 6: Time and Change
  Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return, but this time not together.
5. 03:10
  Chain Gang—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/10A cab journey home. A mistimed proposal. A hidden past. An unexpected turning. Then what?
6. 03:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
7. 04:00
  The Final Twist
  A world famous actor/manager is about to star in his greatest role. Stars Donald Sinden.
8. 05:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.

Sunday 6 October 2013