BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 October 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 6. Supermass
  6/10With the Angel computers weakened, the starship is plunging into a black hole.
2. 00:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet
  2/6Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 6
  6/14Grant is confined to a hospital bed, when he ends up with some help from across the pond.
5. 02:00
  Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—The Food Industry
  1/4Probing into lazy assumptions about threats to society, starting with the food industry.
6. 02:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
  4/6Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
7. 03:00
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—Great Men of Music
  3/11Eddie cannot speak, but expresses his feelings by drawing musical scores. Stars Phil Davis
8. 03:45
  Einstein's Fiddle
  Einstein said the most joy in his life came from his violin. Brian Foster investigates.
9. 04:00
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—Homeboys
  4/11Teenage rebellion threatens to destroy two families on the streets of West London.
10. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6With his parallel universes collided, Robin is critical of Dirk's Cafe Apocalypse.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
2. 06:30
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 7
  7/14Brent tips Grant off about Tyrrell, the murderer of the Princes in the Tower.
3. 07:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Some creative accounting - and why is it that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
6. 08:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  1/6David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Patio Marital
  1/4Two Yorkshire builders tool up for a warring couple.
9. 10:00
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—The Box
  5/11Stephanie's childhood is spent with her warring family in a box.
10. 10:30
  Lost Voices
  David Rayvern Allen asks what happens when opera singers fall silent. With Norma Burrowes.
11. 11:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Trail of the Green Blazer
  A distinctive jacket seems to beckon a pickpocket over the cacophony of an Indian market.
12. 11:15
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—Burn Your Phone
  6/11Alan Cumming stars as Andy, a telephone operator who starts to get some threatening calls.
13. 11:45
  Condiments—Mustard
  1/2Sophie Grigson takes a look at the impact mustard has had on language and agriculture.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
2. 12:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  1/6David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
4. 13:30
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 7
  7/14Brent tips Grant off about Tyrrell, the murderer of the Princes in the Tower.
5. 14:00
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
6. 14:15
  Automatic for the People—Episode 2
  2/4Alan Dein talks to Paulette Pelosi, who recalls singing pop songs of the time.
7. 14:30
  William Boyd - Restless—Episode 7
  7/10Betrayed by someone within the service, British spy Sally finds herself on the run.
8. 14:45
  My Name Escapes Me by Sir Alec Guinness—2: July - October 1995
  2/5Musings on fame and fans and Shakespeare's Globe.
9. 15:00
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—The Box
  5/11Stephanie's childhood is spent with her warring family in a box.
10. 15:30
  Lost Voices
  David Rayvern Allen asks what happens when opera singers fall silent. With Norma Burrowes.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—15/10/2013
  Mel hears some legends about King Arthur, plus what are 'living' books?
12. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, The Comrade Connection
  4/6Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.
13. 17:30
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship
  7/10Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six.
2. 18:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
4. 19:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  1/6David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
6. 20:30
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 7
  7/14Brent tips Grant off about Tyrrell, the murderer of the Princes in the Tower.
7. 21:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Trail of the Green Blazer
  A distinctive jacket seems to beckon a pickpocket over the cacophony of an Indian market.
8. 21:15
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—Burn Your Phone
  6/11Alan Cumming stars as Andy, a telephone operator who starts to get some threatening calls.
9. 21:45
  Condiments—Mustard
  1/2Sophie Grigson takes a look at the impact mustard has had on language and agriculture.
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Some creative accounting - and why is it that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.
11. 22:30
  Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
  5/6Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/10/2013
  The Comedy Club offers two hours of laughs. Jon Holmes is joined by Piff the Magic Dragon.
13. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Adventurers
  4/6Henry Morton Stanley, the 58 Wales World Cup team and Alfred Russel Wallace face the vote.
14. 23:30
  One—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6From ineffectual showbiz reporting to properly saying goodbye to Mister Chips.
15. 23:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh
  2/6The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship
  7/10Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six.
2. 00:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8A murder mystery on a lonely island, as the suave sleuth finds a clue pointing to Paris.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 7
  7/14Brent tips Grant off about Tyrrell, the murderer of the Princes in the Tower.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
6. 02:30
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Patio Marital
  1/4Two Yorkshire builders tool up for a warring couple.
7. 03:00
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—The Box
  5/11Stephanie's childhood is spent with her warring family in a box.
8. 03:30
  Lost Voices
  David Rayvern Allen asks what happens when opera singers fall silent. With Norma Burrowes.
9. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Trail of the Green Blazer
  A distinctive jacket seems to beckon a pickpocket over the cacophony of an Indian market.
10. 04:15
  BBC Radio Young Writers: 25 Years On—Burn Your Phone
  6/11Alan Cumming stars as Andy, a telephone operator who starts to get some threatening calls.
11. 04:45
  Condiments—Mustard
  1/2Sophie Grigson takes a look at the impact mustard has had on language and agriculture.
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, The Comrade Connection
  4/6Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.
13. 05:30
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.

Wednesday 16 October 2013