BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 18 April 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 4. Light City
  4/5Lioba and Kip are on the rain-soaked streets of a city where crime definitely pays.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 10
  10/20The enigmatic Paddy Flynn reveals more about the hierarchy of asteroid crews.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 9
  9/10The detective makes a discovery in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father?
4. 01:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 9
  9/10Now that the detective has the khansamah at his mercy, what will the servant reveal?
5. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Surprise For Mrs Milbourne
  5/6After the Geneva revelations, the sleuth heads to snowy St Moritz, where danger lurks.
6. 02:00
  The Young Postmen—Tour de France
  1/6Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Stars Ben Miller.
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 7
  7/10More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Val Gilbert and Professor David Singmaster
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Marcy Kahan - Big in Samoa
  Redemption comes for a proof-reading dog-walking washout who made one album 20 years go.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Dreams of Milk and Honey
  1/3By Patrick Neate. Tommy tells his rebellious and unconventional mother something important
10. 04:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Change of Heart
  2/3The life of pioneer reporter Mea Allan and mentor May Chalmers in wartime letters.
11. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart
  1/6With a new school term looming, for the teachers it's D-day minus one.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4With no cash for a community centre, the priest turns detective over the mayor's plans.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
2. 06:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 10
  10/10What was the gunshot heard by the detective as the khansamah was being driven to jail?
3. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
4. 07:00
  Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees
  5/5Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.
5. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century feat of cheeseboard throwing.
6. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing
  2/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 08:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 15/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on the legend of Lord Nelson.
8. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, The Siege
  4/6The island's neighbours are furious that the town has its own independent public house.
9. 09:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
10. 10:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
11. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Arnold in a Purple Haze
  2/3By Nick Walker. Still damaged by Vietnam, Arnold tries to arrange transport for a band.
12. 11:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Miss Thingummybob
  3/3The dramatic life of Emilie Peacocke, the first woman journalist on the Daily Express.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing
  2/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 15/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on the legend of Lord Nelson.
3. 13:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
4. 13:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 10
  10/10What was the gunshot heard by the detective as the khansamah was being driven to jail?
5. 13:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
6. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 5
  5/10In need of help, a questioning Tommy arrives at Anna's house uninvited and agitated.
7. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Races of Castlebar; The Union Proposed
  80/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
8. 14:30
  Doris Lessing - The Grass Is Singing—Trying to Build a Future
  5/10Mary Turner struggles with her husband's ever more desperate plans for the farm.
9. 14:45
  Miranda Seymour - The Bugatti Queen—Episode 5
  5/5Personal, political and financial problems dog Hellé Nice as her racing years fade.
10. 15:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—18/04/2014
  Think you've had a tough week? Mel hears about the intricate work of a brain surgeon.
12. 17:00
  Second Holmes—1. The Case of the Grandfather's Client
  1/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson head to Baskerville Hall in a canine caper.
13. 17:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees
  5/5Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star
  5/5Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet.
2. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 11
  11/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew explore the asteroid in Paddy's absence.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing
  2/6Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 15/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on the legend of Lord Nelson.
5. 20:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
6. 20:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 10
  10/10What was the gunshot heard by the detective as the khansamah was being driven to jail?
7. 20:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Arnold in a Purple Haze
  2/3By Nick Walker. Still damaged by Vietnam, Arnold tries to arrange transport for a band.
9. 21:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Miss Thingummybob
  3/3The dramatic life of Emilie Peacocke, the first woman journalist on the Daily Express.
10. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century feat of cheeseboard throwing.
11. 22:30
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2012
  Elis James hosts highlights of 2012's Machynlleth Comedy Festival in Wales.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—18/04/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Angela Barnes.
13. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Who will succeed Zorro and can pensioners understand the futures trade?
14. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Knowing Your Unions
  3/4John Weak discovers nothing is legally binding about a legally binding contract.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 2, 5. Dark Star
  5/5Lioba and Kip hit the dark side, and their biggest test yet.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 11
  11/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew explore the asteroid in Paddy's absence.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
4. 01:15
  HRF Keating - Inspector Ghote's First Case—Episode 10
  10/10What was the gunshot heard by the detective as the khansamah was being driven to jail?
5. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, See You in London
  6/6A stabbing, a fatal fire, blackmail and hush money. Can the sleuth solve the mystery?
6. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, The Siege
  4/6The island's neighbours are furious that the town has its own independent public house.
7. 02:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
8. 03:00
  Julie and the Prince
  A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Arnold in a Purple Haze
  2/3By Nick Walker. Still damaged by Vietnam, Arnold tries to arrange transport for a band.
10. 04:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Miss Thingummybob
  3/3The dramatic life of Emilie Peacocke, the first woman journalist on the Daily Express.
11. 05:00
  Second Holmes—1. The Case of the Grandfather's Client
  1/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson head to Baskerville Hall in a canine caper.
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees
  5/5Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.

Saturday 19 April 2014