BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 January 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 3
  3/3Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
2. 00:30
  Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—1. Visitor
  1/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to "Project Raphael".
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap
  2/6Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue...
4. 01:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Perils of the Sea
  12/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
5. 02:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
6. 02:30
  Spread a Little Happiness—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Jodie rather likes having Hope around, but her husband Dave isn't so keen.
7. 03:00
  Charles Chilton - The Cockney
  4 Extra Debut. A musical account of the lifestyle of a famous London character.
8. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 2
  2/15A Greek tragedy is set in motion as a new student joins the classics group.
9. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Dancing Men
  3/7The detective probes why a child's scribbles spark tragedy for an old Norfolk family.
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras
  4/8Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.
11. 05:30
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Molly and Doug separate, but he is only a few streets away. Can they make a clean break?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
2. 06:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
  13/13The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
3. 07:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, Tell Them About the Dream, Martin
  6/6A young Stephen K Amos looks for a hero he can tell his class about.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/13The team sets out to cause offence, plus high drama on the rails.
7. 09:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
8. 09:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
9. 10:00
  Tom Stoppard - If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
  A bus driver believes his wife is held hostage and forced to work as the Speaking Clock.
10. 10:30
  Mad Man Blue
  Roy Hudd's comic monologue as the unassuming but irrepressible Bloomer.
11. 11:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 3
  3/15The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius.
12. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  4/7The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/13The team sets out to cause offence, plus high drama on the rails.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
4. 13:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
  13/13The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
5. 14:00
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 8
  8/10Clementine is unhappy when Winston buys Chartwell Manor without her knowledge.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Homesteads and Crannogs; Living off the Land
  8/120Ireland's story continues, looking at early lifestyle and events before the Vikings.
7. 14:30
  Eric Lomax - The Railway Man—Episode 8
  8/8Striking a balance between remembering the horrors of war and harbouring hate.
8. 14:45
  Sir John Betjeman - Summoned by Bells—Cornwall in Adolescence
  8/9The late poet laureate's 'life in verse', from nursery to university. Read by the author.
9. 15:00
  Tom Stoppard - If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
  A bus driver believes his wife is held hostage and forced to work as the Speaking Clock.
10. 15:30
  Mad Man Blue
  Roy Hudd's comic monologue as the unassuming but irrepressible Bloomer.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—10/04/2013
  Mel presents a man who has flown on a real magic carpet (he really has!).(R)
12. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 13, A Voice From the Past
  4/6Charlotte's love life takes a twist, while Emily must fend off more baby name questions.
13. 17:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey Into Space Again
  Charles Chilton and his cast recall 1953, when six million listeners were moon bound.
2. 18:30
  Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—2. Moscow
  2/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Publicity Photograph
  5/20A new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera for The Lad Himself.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/13The team sets out to cause offence, plus high drama on the rails.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
6. 20:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
  13/13The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
7. 21:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 3
  3/15The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  4/7The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith.
9. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, Tell Them About the Dream, Martin
  6/6A young Stephen K Amos looks for a hero he can tell his class about.
10. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Armando holds the ring for more hard-hitting blarney and outrageous fibs.
11. 23:00
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 4, Las Vegas
  4/4It's Viva Las Vegas as Giles accidentally gets three wives in a row and loses the jackpot.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6An old flame pits spinmeisters Charles and Martin against one another.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey Into Space Again
  Charles Chilton and his cast recall 1953, when six million listeners were moon bound.
2. 00:30
  Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—2. Moscow
  2/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
4. 01:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
  13/13The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
6. 02:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
7. 03:00
  Tom Stoppard - If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
  A bus driver believes his wife is held hostage and forced to work as the Speaking Clock.
8. 03:30
  Mad Man Blue
  Roy Hudd's comic monologue as the unassuming but irrepressible Bloomer.
9. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 3
  3/15The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius.
10. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  4/7The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith.
11. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 13, A Voice From the Past
  4/6Charlotte's love life takes a twist, while Emily must fend off more baby name questions.
12. 05:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Starring Stephen Fry.

Thursday 9 January 2014