BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 April 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
  Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
2. 00:15
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 1
  1/20Jet Morgan's crew return to Earth, but their problems are only just beginning.
4. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 15
  15/15The would-be assassin is on his way out of the country, but what does his future hold?
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent
  2/6Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996.
6. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Restitution
  2/6Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club.
7. 02:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The sports agent faces an uphill struggle with his clients, staff and family.
8. 03:00
  Nikolai Gogol - Dead Souls—Episode 2
  2/2Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.
9. 04:00
  Deborah Moggach - Playing the Part
  A couple house-sitting meet an unappealing dog and a celebrity neighbour.
10. 04:15
  Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld
  A naive novelist is losing readers, when he encounters two hardened criminals.
11. 05:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 17/12/1986
  More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, The Phantom Barrister
  3/5A new worker puzzles John Fuller-Carp, and Ruth's mum visits.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Saturday Drama—Alan Ayckbourn - Man of the Moment
  A criminal turned TV celebrity agrees to participate in a reality show. Dark comedy.
2. 07:30
  Armitage and Moore's Guide to Song—Episode 3
  3/3What songs mean and their significance, plus use of techniques.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 31
  31/32The American funny man welcomes Montana folk duo Storyhill, and Robin and Linda Williams.
4. 09:00
  2's Comedy—BBC Radio 2 - The First Year of Fun, with Ken Dodd
  1/2Ken Dodd picks six comedies from Year 1 of BBC Radio 2
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Soloparentpals.com - Series 5 Omnibus
  Things should be looking up for soon to be married single parents Rosie and Tom.
2. 13:15
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 2, 1. Talking Poison
  1/3As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help.
3. 14:00
  Listen to Les—From 18/11/1979
  Les Dawson with songs and sketches. From 1979.
4. 14:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Any Old Iron?
  8/8Albert is concerned about an offer made to Harold. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 31
  31/32The American funny man welcomes Montana folk duo Storyhill, and Robin and Linda Williams.
6. 16:00
  Saturday Drama—Alan Ayckbourn - Man of the Moment
  A criminal turned TV celebrity agrees to participate in a reality show. Dark comedy.
7. 17:30
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fifth
  5/6Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery
2. 18:30
  Fear on 4—Series 2, Dreaming of Thee
  5/13The Man in Black reveals how a woman's nightmare threatens to become reality.
3. 19:00
  2's Comedy—BBC Radio 2 - The First Year of Fun, with Ken Dodd
  1/2Ken Dodd picks six comedies from Year 1 of BBC Radio 2
4. 22:00
  Saturday Night Fry—Episode 4
  4/6Stephen Fry serves up witty banter with Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Alison Steadman.
5. 22:30
  Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—A Christmas Eating at Rawlinson End
  3/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
6. 22:45
  Tina C—Tina C's State of the Union Tour, Paris
  2/6Can the global activist and country singing sensation learn the secrets of French cuisine?
7. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/04/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Frank Skinner.
8. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Solution—Series 2, Transport
  2/4The comedian calls for wacky improvements to Britain's crumbling transport system.
9. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons
  1/6The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fifth
  5/6Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery
2. 00:30
  Fear on 4—Series 2, Dreaming of Thee
  5/13The Man in Black reveals how a woman's nightmare threatens to become reality.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 31
  31/32The American funny man welcomes Montana folk duo Storyhill, and Robin and Linda Williams.
4. 02:00
  Soloparentpals.com - Series 5 Omnibus
  Things should be looking up for soon to be married single parents Rosie and Tom.
5. 03:15
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 2, 1. Talking Poison
  1/3As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help.
6. 04:00
  Saturday Drama—Alan Ayckbourn - Man of the Moment
  A criminal turned TV celebrity agrees to participate in a reality show. Dark comedy.
7. 05:30
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010.

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