BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 April 2014

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Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Why, Robot?—Algorithms
  2/3By Scarlet Thomas. Algorithms usually solve problems, but not always.
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 7
  7/10John 'the Savage' is a big hit, while Bernard is jealous.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 18
  18/20With the Martians in pursuit, Jet and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 2. To Catch a Thief
  2/6A series of jewel robberies have been carried out, but for once Raffles is not the culprit
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 2. The Second Body
  2/5Sergeant Fowler's boss Superintendent Chadwick arrives and makes a discovery.
6. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 2
  2/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
7. 02:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black
  2/4The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.
8. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 2
  2/4Tess must face the ruinous consequences of her encounter with Alec D'Urberville.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall, The Great Mephisto!
  2/3By Tony Lidington. A young Indian illusionist gets revenge on his cruel employer.
10. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—1. Enter a Frightened Lady
  1/6Now he is retiring, Bill wants a quiet life. His old pal Tommy has other ideas.
11. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience
  6/10Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.
12. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 1. Boothby Graffoe
  1/6The musical comedian presents some of the finest comic songs. With guest Boothby Graffoe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 3. Triple Murder
  3/5With a serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands, police radios pick up mysterious signals.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
4. 07:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human?
  4/4Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Spanner in the Works
  4/9Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong?
7. 09:00
  Country Matters—Episode 5
  5/6Dave and Cathy face a hectic weekend of visitors to their cottage.
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 3
  3/4Set to wed clergyman's son Angel Clare, Tess is torn over whether to reveal her past.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall, Curious Shadows
  3/3By Jerome Vincent. The early filmmakers guarded their secrets closely - sometimes fatally.
11. 11:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat
  2/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Spanner in the Works
  4/9Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong?
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 3. Triple Murder
  3/5With a serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands, police radios pick up mysterious signals.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—3. Love in Monteriano
  3/10English conventions battle Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Repealer Repulsed; Monster Meetings
  88/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
  3/10Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jean Rhys - The Blue Hour, Episode 3
  3/5Jean becomes a chorus girl in Edwardian London and learns about love the hard way.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 3
  3/4Set to wed clergyman's son Angel Clare, Tess is torn over whether to reveal her past.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—30/04/2014
  Mel Giedroyc has the Inheritance Tracks of the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 1, Moving
  2/8Her daughter wants to move out. Her mother wants to move in. Should Sarah just sell up?
12. 17:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Why, Robot?—The Companion
  3/3By Anita Sullivan. A medically trained Companion-series humanoid watches over Eunice.
2. 18:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 8
  8/10Lenina makes a move on John, but he is distracted by Linda's illness.
3. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Childhood Sweetheart
  2/14The Lad is off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before.
5. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Spanner in the Works
  4/9Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong?
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 3. Triple Murder
  3/5With a serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands, police radios pick up mysterious signals.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall, Curious Shadows
  3/3By Jerome Vincent. The early filmmakers guarded their secrets closely - sometimes fatally.
9. 21:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat
  2/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.
10. 22:00
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human?
  4/4Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code.
11. 22:30
  Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Dull Dave gets down with the kids, and a drastic diet inspired by the suffragettes.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Poet's Corner
  4/6Satan is cross with Yeats over a poem, while Scumspawn and Thomas write their own verse.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Unlucky for Some
  5/6Can the Bletchley codebreakers remain rational as they move into spooky Hut 13?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Why, Robot?—The Companion
  3/3By Anita Sullivan. A medically trained Companion-series humanoid watches over Eunice.
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 8
  8/10Lenina makes a move on John, but he is distracted by Linda's illness.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 3. Triple Murder
  3/5With a serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands, police radios pick up mysterious signals.
6. 02:00
  Country Matters—Episode 5
  5/6Dave and Cathy face a hectic weekend of visitors to their cottage.
7. 02:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
8. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 3
  3/4Set to wed clergyman's son Angel Clare, Tess is torn over whether to reveal her past.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall, Curious Shadows
  3/3By Jerome Vincent. The early filmmakers guarded their secrets closely - sometimes fatally.
10. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat
  2/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.
11. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 1, Moving
  2/8Her daughter wants to move out. Her mother wants to move in. Should Sarah just sell up?
12. 05:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother
  3/6A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.

Thursday 1 May 2014