BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 4 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
  3/6The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
2. 00:30
  Fear on 4—Series 2, His Last Card
  9/13Laura feels uneasy when she gets a card with the cryptic message 'One day to death'.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—I'm in Charge
  Bruce Forsyth and Paul Jackson on the London Palladium, which opened on Boxing Day 1910.
4. 02:00
  Chris Fallon - Le Donne—Series 2 Omnibus
  Caterina finds her morality, courage and resourcefulness tested to the limit.
5. 03:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Ann Widdecombe
  The former MP opens up about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard.
6. 04:00
  J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet
  In search of Blackbeard's diamond, John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world.
7. 05:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water
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Morning
1. 06:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
2. 07:15
  Key Matters—Series 1, 3. B flat
  3/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: B flat - sad and heroic
3. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
4. 08:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 04/06/1959
  Host Kenneth Horne has talks at the BBC, and a celebration of the great British summer.
5. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
6. 09:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 1
  1/4Dinah joins a new foster family, and finds some unusual goings-on at her new school.
7. 09:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 1
  1/4The adventures of an incredible shrinking woman who's always in trouble.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Psychologists, Dorothy Rowe
  From Ella Fitzgerald to Franz Schubert, the psychologist shares her castaway choices.
9. 10:45
  Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
  3/3Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
10. 11:00
  This American Life—Before It Had a Name
  There's the time when you know something is happening, but you're not sure exactly what.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  EM Forster's witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
2. 13:15
  Key Matters—Series 1, 3. B flat
  3/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: B flat - sad and heroic
3. 13:30
  Stephen Gallagher - Chimera
  Brutal killings at the isolated and secretive Jenner Clinic spark a government hush up.
4. 15:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 04/06/1959
  Host Kenneth Horne has talks at the BBC, and a celebration of the great British summer.
5. 15:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—04/05/2014
  Dick and Dom's attempt at grass whistling, and what it's like to pan for gold in the UK.
7. 17:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 1
  1/4Dinah joins a new foster family, and finds some unusual goings-on at her new school.
8. 17:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 1
  1/4The adventures of an incredible shrinking woman who's always in trouble.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—The Family Album
  The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
2. 18:30
  Bradbury 13—The Screaming Woman
  Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense.
3. 19:00
  This American Life—Before It Had a Name
  There's the time when you know something is happening, but you're not sure exactly what.
4. 20:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 04/06/1959
  Host Kenneth Horne has talks at the BBC, and a celebration of the great British summer.
5. 20:30
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Psychologists, Dorothy Rowe
  From Ella Fitzgerald to Franz Schubert, the psychologist shares her castaway choices.
7. 21:45
  Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
  3/3Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
8. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
9. 22:30
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 7
  7/12Isy Suttie chats to Tom Basden at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
10. 22:35
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—September and October
  5/6The satirist dips into the private journals, as autumn brings gloom for Sylvia Plath.
11. 23:05
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 8
  8/12Arthur Smith performs in the Shed of the Year at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
12. 23:10
  The Castle—Series 3, The Snowballs of Hell
  3/6Snow has come to Woodstock. Is it a good idea for Sir John to invite villagers to move in?
13. 23:40
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 9
  9/12Arthur Smith takes part in the inaugural England v Wales Bowls Competition.
14. 23:45
  Julian Fox: On a Lonely Planet—Airports
  3/4Julian hits the airports to review flight options. How about a holiday in Gatwick?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Family Album
  The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—The Screaming Woman
  Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Psychologists, Dorothy Rowe
  From Ella Fitzgerald to Franz Schubert, the psychologist shares her castaway choices.
4. 01:45
  Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
  3/3Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
6. 02:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 04/06/1959
  Host Kenneth Horne has talks at the BBC, and a celebration of the great British summer.
7. 03:00
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
8. 03:30
  Stephen Gallagher - Chimera
  Brutal killings at the isolated and secretive Jenner Clinic spark a government hush up.
9. 05:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 1
  1/4Dinah joins a new foster family, and finds some unusual goings-on at her new school.
10. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 1
  1/4The adventures of an incredible shrinking woman who's always in trouble.

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