BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 25 April 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Rose Garden
  The ghostly tale of the Goodmans, who unwittingly open a doorway to a turbulent past.
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 4
  4/10Bernard takes Lenina to the Savage Reservation, but is she fully prepared?
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 15
  15/20Stranded on the surface of the asteroid, Jet and Doc fight desperately to be rescued.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 4
  4/5An arrest is made. A court case begins. Things go from bad to worse for John and Lawrence.
5. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
6. 02:00
  The Young Postmen—C'est la Legion
  2/6The posties organise a party, but end up in Africa with a Hollywood star.
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 8
  8/10Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant and William Hartston.
8. 03:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—Episode 4
  4/5Sixteen years after Cathy's death, her daughter visits the vengeful Heathcliff.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Adventures of Mr Thake, Thake and the French Widow
  3/3Beachcomber receives word from Paris that the gregarious toff has lost his heart.
10. 04:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Baloney Said Salome
  Four older women with a unique friendship prepare for a farewell.
11. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The Real Thing
  2/6A big fundraising concert is planned, and a Russian supply teacher is on the way.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Has the provoked priest gone too far by fighting three men in the pub?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 5
  5/5Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court.
2. 06:30
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views
  1/6Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim recreates an 18th-century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100-yard dash.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born
  3/6Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.
6. 08:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 22/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.
7. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
8. 09:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
9. 10:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight
  5/5Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.
10. 11:00
  Carla Lane - Lena
  A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
11. 11:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Out of the Pirate's Playhouse
  Five 11-year-olds are shocked to learn they are too old for their activity centre.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born
  3/6Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.
2. 12:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 22/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 5
  5/5Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court.
4. 13:30
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 10
  10/10Anna and Molly finally find their feet again as they put aside the chaos of earlier times.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Catholic Association; The Invasion of Ulster
  85/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Doris Lessing - The Grass Is Singing—The Inevitable
  10/10As Mary and Dick prepare to leave the farm forever, threat and revenge lead to tragedy.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 5
  5/5Stephen Fry remembers his great friendship with Douglas Adams.
9. 15:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight
  5/5Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/04/2014
  Mel Giedroyc celebrates the history of the humble tea biscuit.
11. 17:00
  Second Holmes—2. The Case of the Maltese Pearls
  2/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.
12. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views
  1/6Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
2. 18:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 5
  5/10Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John.
3. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
  16/20Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born
  3/6Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.
5. 19:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 22/06/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 5
  5/5Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court.
7. 20:30
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
8. 21:00
  Carla Lane - Lena
  A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
9. 21:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Out of the Pirate's Playhouse
  Five 11-year-olds are shocked to learn they are too old for their activity centre.
10. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim recreates an 18th-century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100-yard dash.
11. 22:30
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2013
  Mike Bubbins hosts highlights of 2013's Machynlleth Comedy Festival in Wales.
12. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals.
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Trout Farm
  4/4John Weak's witty comment on a leaving card gives Human Resources a hot flush.
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Late
1. 00:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 5
  5/10Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
  16/20Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Episode 5
  5/5Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court.
5. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
6. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock
  5/6The town's media makeover excites the islanders, so can Irene really leave now?
7. 02:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
8. 03:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—5. Catherine's Plight
  5/5Heathcliff has forced Cathy's daughter to marry his ailing son.
9. 04:00
  Carla Lane - Lena
  A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
10. 04:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Out of the Pirate's Playhouse
  Five 11-year-olds are shocked to learn they are too old for their activity centre.
11. 05:00
  Second Holmes—2. The Case of the Maltese Pearls
  2/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.
12. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views
  1/6Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

Saturday 26 April 2014