BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 January 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
2. 00:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 2. New Boy
  2/10Convinced his girlfriend is alive in a virtual world, John takes a nostalgic leap.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 1. The Little Things
  1/8Paul Temple faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance.
4. 01:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch
  3/6PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 42, Episode 1
  1/5Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team tackle the newsiest topics 2014 has to offer.
6. 02:30
  Spread a Little Happiness—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A recent jog to work seems to have improved more than Hope and Jodie's muscles.
7. 03:00
  Alexander—1. The King's Son
  1/6The story of Alexander the Great starts with royal friction after his birth.
8. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 7
  7/15Richard finally learns what Henry and the others were fleeing - a ritual gone wrong.
9. 04:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, Charles Augustus Milverton
  7/7To trap an evil blackmailer, the Baker Street sleuth dons a cunning disguise.
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species
  5/8Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic.
11. 05:30
  Snap—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
2. 06:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
3. 07:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 5, Glastonbury
  1/6Mark Steel visits Glastonbury in Somerset for another programme of travelling stand-up.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8
  8/13With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international.
7. 09:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural
  5/6The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.
8. 09:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday
  4/4The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—2. I Am Also Alexander
  2/6A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.
10. 11:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8
  8/15After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance.
11. 11:15
  Don Haworth - Recce
  Tom and his family are approached by a television producer. It prompts tough questions.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8
  8/13With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
4. 13:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 14:00
  All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West—3. Powerful Memories
  3/5Lady Slane is forced to take stock of her life.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Rape of Dervogilla; At Baginbun Ireland Was Lost and Won
  13/120The country's colourful story continues with events leading up to the Norman invasion.
7. 14:30
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—The Best Chance of Survival
  3/10It falls to doctor Andrei to tell Vulkov what is his son's best chance of survival.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 3
  3/5Poet Philip Larkin successfully gains the Head Librarianship in Hull.
9. 15:00
  Alexander—2. I Am Also Alexander
  2/6A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—15/01/2014
  Mel Giedroyc has a rummage through Rob Brydon's Inheritance Tracks.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 13, Blue Rabbits
  5/6Victoria is not happy with the nursery. Has Charlotte found true love?
12. 17:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 18:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8
  8/13With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
6. 20:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
7. 21:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8
  8/15After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance.
8. 21:15
  Don Haworth - Recce
  Tom and his family are approached by a television producer. It prompts tough questions.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 5, Glastonbury
  1/6Mark Steel visits Glastonbury in Somerset for another programme of travelling stand-up.
10. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Topical piffle and outrageous fibs from Armando and guests, including Dara O Briain.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
  1/6Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can spin kings Prentiss McCabe turn a failed novelist into a best seller?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 00:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 3. Freakshow
  3/10Searching for his girlfriend, John arrives at a bizarre music festival. Is it a trap?
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
  2/8The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
4. 01:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
  4/6An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural
  5/6The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.
6. 02:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Hiking Holiday
  4/4The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.
7. 03:00
  Alexander—2. I Am Also Alexander
  2/6A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.
8. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8
  8/15After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance.
9. 04:15
  Don Haworth - Recce
  Tom and his family are approached by a television producer. It prompts tough questions.
10. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 13, Blue Rabbits
  5/6Victoria is not happy with the nursery. Has Charlotte found true love?
11. 05:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Jess of the B'ournevilles
  6/6Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.

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