BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 2 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Cure by Dorothy K Haynes
  After a man was hanged, his widow and son visit the gallows.
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 9
  9/10Bernard worries as John tries to foster rebellion amongst the Delta grades.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 4. The Raffles Relics
  4/6The gentleman thief decides to re-equip in an unconventional manner, then joins a manhunt.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 4. The Vault
  4/5With boats wrecked and phone lines down, Sergeant Fowler makes an important discovery.
6. 02:00
  The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
  3/6The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 9
  9/10More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan and Robert Eastway.
8. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 4
  4/4Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child
9. 04:00
  Rose Tremain—The Stack
  John's birthday is coming up, so why isn't he excited about the big meal at Spiros' place?
10. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—3. Fear Is the Key
  3/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is racing to save an old friend's son.
11. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The System
  3/6Mr Maxwell lands himself In trouble.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Two grand openings bring Church and State rivalry to a head for the village priest.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Promises, Promises
  2/6Rosie's auction of promises sparks competitive fund-raising.
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
7. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, The End of the Beginning
  6/6The island makeover has gone sour, but with no Irene can Bunty stop the bulldozers?
8. 09:30
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
9. 10:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
  A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
10. 11:00
  Rose Tremain—Tropical Fish
  The reflections of John Sparrow and his son Bob, who ponders life during a trip to London.
11. 11:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—4. The £7,000,000 Touch
  4/6A quiet retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as he comes face to face with Jacobus.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby
  5/10The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Far-Seeing Merchants of Northern Venice; So Much Wretchedness
  90/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—A New Peril
  5/10Antoinette and Rochester's honeymoon develops into an intense love affair in Dominica.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jean Rhys - The Blue Hour, Episode 5
  5/5Jean has become an established writer, but it will be 30 years before she becomes famous.
9. 15:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
  A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/05/2014
  The remarkable story of World War One nurse and ambulance driver Elsie Knocker.
11. 17:00
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
12. 17:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Promises, Promises
  2/6Rosie's auction of promises sparks competitive fund-raising.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Roald Dahl—The Man from the South
  Win a car or lose a finger - what will be the result of an old man's bizarre bet?
2. 18:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 10
  10/10Disenchanted with society, John decides to seek solitude.
3. 18:30
  Report On The Barnhouse Effect by Kurt Vonnegut
  An academic discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
5. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
8. 21:00
  Rose Tremain—Tropical Fish
  The reflections of John Sparrow and his son Bob, who ponders life during a trip to London.
9. 21:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—4. The £7,000,000 Touch
  4/6A quiet retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as he comes face to face with Jacobus.
10. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water
11. 22:30
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 1
  1/12Isy Suttie chats to Machynlleth Comedy Festival performer Josh Widdicombe.
12. 22:35
  My Teenage Diary—Series 2, Sheila Hancock
  1/6Rufus Hound invites Sheila Hancock to read extracts from her teenage diaries.
13. 23:05
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 2
  2/12Mike Bubbins gives us an insight into preparing a show for the Machynlleth Comedy Festival
14. 23:10
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A date with a slightly disappointing superhero.
15. 23:40
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 3
  3/12Arthur Smith chats to Richard Herring about performing at Machynlleth.
16. 23:45
  Julian Fox: On a Lonely Planet—Herne Hill
  1/4Julian Fox decides to make a travel programme, without leaving his flat in south London.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Roald Dahl—The Man from the South
  Win a car or lose a finger - what will be the result of an old man's bizarre bet?
2. 00:15
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 10
  10/10Disenchanted with society, John decides to seek solitude.
3. 00:30
  Report On The Barnhouse Effect by Kurt Vonnegut
  An academic discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Outbreak of Fear by RD Wingfield, 5. The Killer
  5/5Sergeant Fowler takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions.
6. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, The End of the Beginning
  6/6The island makeover has gone sour, but with no Irene can Bunty stop the bulldozers?
7. 02:30
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
8. 03:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
  A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
9. 04:00
  Rose Tremain—Tropical Fish
  The reflections of John Sparrow and his son Bob, who ponders life during a trip to London.
10. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—4. The £7,000,000 Touch
  4/6A quiet retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as he comes face to face with Jacobus.
11. 05:00
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
12. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Promises, Promises
  2/6Rosie's auction of promises sparks competitive fund-raising.

Saturday 3 May 2014