BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 16 January 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
2. 06:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
3. 07:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, Apocalypse Des
  3/4Felchester Rovers take a break in the socialist idyll of El Telvador, but a war is raging.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, A Wilson (Manager)
  18/20Captain Mainwaring is aghast when his chief clerk comes up in the world.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
7. 09:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  6/6Having nursed Peter through his retirement blues, Sam is wary over the chance of a new job
9. 10:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 11:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9
  9/15Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny.
11. 11:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—1. Running Scared
  1/5Billy Hindle has given up his job as an assassin, but then his old boss turns up.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, A Wilson (Manager)
  18/20Captain Mainwaring is aghast when his chief clerk comes up in the world.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 13:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 14:00
  All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West—4. Sudden Death
  4/5Lady Slane's new-found friendship with Mr FitzGeorge suddenly ends.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—A Tale of Two Sieges; Henry II Comes to Ireland
  14/120Ireland's story continues with the Norman invasion and the arrival of fresh royalty.
7. 14:30
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—You Can Be a Doctor Anywhere
  4/10Volkov's son has been discharged, but Anna and Andrei know they have done the unthinkable.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 4
  4/5Philip Larkin works on his poem about 'An Arundel Tomb'. An intimate insight into the poet
9. 15:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—16/01/2014
  Mel Giedroyc explores the secrets of super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.
12. 17:30
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, Apocalypse Des
  3/4Felchester Rovers take a break in the socialist idyll of El Telvador, but a war is raging.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 18:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 4. New Rome
  4/10John and Medley are transported to a world of orgies and circuses.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, A Wilson (Manager)
  18/20Captain Mainwaring is aghast when his chief clerk comes up in the world.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
6. 20:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
7. 21:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9
  9/15Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny.
8. 21:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—1. Running Scared
  1/5Billy Hindle has given up his job as an assassin, but then his old boss turns up.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun.
10. 22:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, There's Something About Mrs Naughtie
  2/6Mrs Naughtie's news has Hamish, Dougal and the Laird all a-fluster.
11. 22:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Scotland
  2/4The country singer promotes her new album in Glasgow and traces her tartan in Edinburgh.
12. 23:00
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1
  1/4Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?
13. 23:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Reading
  1/6The comedian investigates his fear of reading aloud. Just what is the point of books?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
2. 00:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 4. New Rome
  4/10John and Medley are transported to a world of orgies and circuses.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 5. Rock, Rattle and Roll
  5/6PC Dixon visits the terraces to solve a robbery. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
5. 02:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—December - Sauce for the Goose
  2/6Under the shadow of the Long Mynd, Megan is out to save Gudrun from a plucking.
6. 02:30
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  6/6Having nursed Peter through his retirement blues, Sam is wary over the chance of a new job
7. 03:00
  Alexander—Preparation of the Sacrifice
  3/6The young man goes into battle, while King Philip's remarriage causes tensions.
8. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9
  9/15Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny.
9. 04:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—1. Running Scared
  1/5Billy Hindle has given up his job as an assassin, but then his old boss turns up.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.
11. 05:30
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, Apocalypse Des
  3/4Felchester Rovers take a break in the socialist idyll of El Telvador, but a war is raging.

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