BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 11 April 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
  4/5One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 5
  5/20Jet Morgan and Lemmy monitor strange calls on the ship-to-ship intercom.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 4
  4/10The Roman detective tries to get his father's help, but old wounds don't heal easily.
4. 01:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 4
  4/10Can the detective's discovery about Iris Dawkins' tragic childhood solve her suicide?
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement
  6/6Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web?
6. 02:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—A Matched Pair
  4/4Can the 1920s tipster avoid police plans and see off a new 'educated' rival?
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 6
  6/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Paul Lamford and Professor David Singmaster.
8. 03:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Caligula
  4/6The new and popular emperor Caligula has some surprises for his uncle Claudius.
9. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Whip Hand
  4/5Mrs Bracken is determined that her daughter is going to be a star but Fern has other ideas
10. 04:15
  Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace
  Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology.
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Vera and Muriel face the fallout from their claim about Guard Gallagher.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The communist mayor wants his child baptised.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 5
  5/10The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news.
2. 06:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
3. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
  1/6A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
4. 07:00
  Chambers—Series 2, A Case With a View
  4/5When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes extreme action.
5. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving a woollen coat.
6. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
7. 08:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 08/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray romp through the permissive society.
8. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover
  3/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
9. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.
10. 10:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Claudius
  5/6How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all.
11. 11:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
12. 11:15
  Charlotte Jones - Airswimming
  Two women find common ground when confined to an insane asylum.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
2. 12:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 08/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray romp through the permissive society.
3. 13:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 5
  5/10The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news.
4. 13:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
5. 13:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
  1/6A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
6. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Jane Gardam - The Man in the Wooden Hat, Episode 5
  5/5Does old age mean that Hong Kong secrets will finally be revealed?
7. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The French Are in the Bay; Nothing But Terror Will Keep Them in Order
  75/120The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer and Frances Tomelty.
8. 14:30
  Henry James - Portrait of a Lady—Episode 20
  20/20Isabel joins her dying cousin Ralph in London, and she contemplates her future.
9. 14:45
  John Banville - The Sea—Episode 5
  5/5Can Max come to terms with bereavement when he is haunted by tragic loss in his childhood?
10. 15:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Claudius
  5/6How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/04/2014
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the farmer's wife who revolutionised resturants in Ireland.
12. 17:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
13. 17:30
  Chambers—Series 2, A Case With a View
  4/5When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes extreme action.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
  5/5A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
2. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 6
  6/20Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
4. 19:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 08/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray romp through the permissive society.
5. 20:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 5
  5/10The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news.
6. 20:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
7. 20:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
  1/6A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
8. 21:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
9. 21:15
  Charlotte Jones - Airswimming
  Two women find common ground when confined to an insane asylum.
10. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving a woollen coat.
11. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The comedy banker awards laughter bonuses. With Miranda Hart and David Quantick.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—11/04/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith talks to Christian O'Connell.
13. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6A macabre celebrity makeover show and the origins of the internet.
14. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Smoked Meat
  2/4Mean John Weak battles to roll out an urgent global website.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
  5/5A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 6
  6/20Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 5
  5/10The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news.
4. 01:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 5
  5/10News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure.
5. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
  1/6A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
6. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover
  3/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
7. 02:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.
8. 03:00
  Robert Graves - I, Claudius—Claudius
  5/6How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all.
9. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
10. 04:15
  Charlotte Jones - Airswimming
  Two women find common ground when confined to an insane asylum.
11. 05:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, A Case With a View
  4/5When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes extreme action.

Saturday 12 April 2014