BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 20 January 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Pyramids of Mars, Episode 2
  2/6The Time Lord and Sarah Jane make allies as they're pursued by Sutekh's Egyptian acolytes.
2. 00:30
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Fall of the House of Usher, Episode 2
  2/2As his behaviour starts to change, Roderick Usher reveals his terrible secret.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Iain Banks
  From Steeleye Span to Warren Zevon, the Scottish novelist shares his castaway choices.
4. 01:45
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From the Low Countries, The Fortress at Bruges
  2/3By Gregory Norminton. After global warming floods, the city of Bruges has survived.
5. 02:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Victor Spinetti
  From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier. The actor reminisces about his career.
6. 02:30
  Take It From the Chorus—Early Stages
  1/3Digs, dressing rooms and dancing at the right height - all part of life in the chorus line
7. 03:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
8. 03:30
  RL Stevenson - Treasure Island
  The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.
9. 05:00
  PL Travers - Mary Poppins
  The story of the magical nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
2. 06:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
3. 07:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
7. 09:00
  2525—Episode 5
  5/6From the last of the royal family to 26th-century ebook readers.
8. 09:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Heavens Above!
  6/6As Jeremy and Paul get starry-eyed, Kit and Caroline come down to earth.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 11:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 11
  11/15A reward is offered for Bunny. Charles and Henry find themselves under scrutiny.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Jack Cheshire, Paul Cotgrove, Catherine Johnson, Ardal O'Hanlon, Jessica Raine, Eddi Reader
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 13:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
5. 14:00
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—1. New York, New York
  1/15Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Dreading the Fury of the King; The English Colony
  16/120Looking at King John's revenge on his Norman lords, and town development.
7. 14:30
  Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—Suspended From Duty
  6/10Anna and Andrei know they must protect Kolya. Then a call confirms their worst fears.
8. 14:45
  You Cannot Live As I Have Lived and Not End Up Like This—Episode 1
  1/5The outrageous life of Willie Donaldson, creator of the 'Henry Root letters'.
9. 15:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/01/2014
  Mel Giedroyc hears a 'Rustle in the Orchard' as badgers appear in our nature feature.
11. 17:00
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—Episode 1
  1/6A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
12. 17:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
2. 18:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 6. The Wild Gang
  6/10Chuck's gang rule by gun law in virtual Wild West World and John is Sheriff.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
6. 20:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
7. 21:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 11
  11/15A reward is offered for Bunny. Charles and Henry find themselves under scrutiny.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Jack Cheshire, Paul Cotgrove, Catherine Johnson, Ardal O'Hanlon, Jessica Raine, Eddi Reader
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
10. 22:30
  2525—Episode 5
  5/6From the last of the royal family to 26th-century ebook readers.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/01/2014
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Nick Helm.
12. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 42, Episode 2
  2/5Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton
  4/5The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
2. 00:30
  Planet B—Series 1, 6. The Wild Gang
  6/10Chuck's gang rule by gun law in virtual Wild West World and John is Sheriff.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 01:30
  Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action
  1/5Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.
5. 02:00
  2525—Episode 5
  5/6From the last of the royal family to 26th-century ebook readers.
6. 02:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Heavens Above!
  6/6As Jeremy and Paul get starry-eyed, Kit and Caroline come down to earth.
7. 03:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
8. 04:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 11
  11/15A reward is offered for Bunny. Charles and Henry find themselves under scrutiny.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Jack Cheshire, Paul Cotgrove, Catherine Johnson, Ardal O'Hanlon, Jessica Raine, Eddi Reader
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 05:00
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—Episode 1
  1/6A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
11. 05:30
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Schemes and Ruses
  5/7Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry.

Tuesday 21 January 2014