BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—7. Intoxicating Italy
  7/10Preparing to rescue Lilia's baby, Philip, Caroline and Harriet find Italy intoxicating.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Famine; The Famine in Skibbereen
  92/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
4. 00:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 2
  2/5Emma's rise brings with it a personal transformation and the emergence of genuine talent.
5. 01:00
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day
  3/4When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.
6. 01:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, George Melly
  The singer and writer reflects on his three great loves - fishing, surrealism and jazz.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 1. Suspicious Death
  1/4The amateur sleuth gets embroiled in a suspicious death at the BBC...
8. 02:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 2
  2/5Surviving a bullet wound, Graham leaves 1940s Istanbul by ship with his military secrets.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Springtime
  1/4Gerald and Rupert are two very different gentlemen, with very different responses to love.
10. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
11. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—5. Appointment in Zurich
  5/6Retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as his foe Cater sets a plan in motion.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting
  7/10Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.
13. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
2. 06:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 3
  3/5Realising that his would-be killer is on board the ship, Graham tries to return to port.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
4. 07:30
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Eleanor and Mr Woodfield
  1/5Two unhappily married colleagues find solace in their workplace friendship.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
7. 09:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis.
8. 09:30
  Country Matters—Episode 6
  6/6Will Cathy finally make the break and give up city life for good?
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Water Games
  2/4Gerald excites Gudrun with his physicality, while Ursula is infuriated by Rupert.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
11. 11:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
4. 13:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 3
  3/5Realising that his would-be killer is on board the ship, Graham tries to return to port.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—8. Something Unknown
  8/10Caroline sets out to rescue Lilia's son from his father, but discovers something unknown.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Fever; Emigration
  93/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 8
  8/10Antoinette opens up to her husband Rochester, but the following events lead to a betrayal.
8. 14:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 3
  3/5Nelson's attention works wonders for Emma's social standing. But what of her husband?
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Water Games
  2/4Gerald excites Gudrun with his physicality, while Ursula is infuriated by Rupert.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—07/05/2014
  From Our Own Correspondent presenter Kate Adie chooses her Inheritance Tracks.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  3/8Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
12. 17:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Rewriting the Past
  Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home
  3/14The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home.
4. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
6. 20:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 3
  3/5Realising that his would-be killer is on board the ship, Graham tries to return to port.
7. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
8. 21:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
9. 22:00
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Eleanor and Mr Woodfield
  1/5Two unhappily married colleagues find solace in their workplace friendship.
10. 22:30
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/05/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Diane Morgan chats to Katy Wix.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Sleep
  5/6Satan has never been to sleep, so Thomas and the Professor try to give him 40 winks.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Entente Cordiale
  6/6Can the wartime codebreakers improve Anglo-French relations with a little derring-do?
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—8. Something Unknown
  8/10Caroline sets out to rescue Lilia's son from his father, but discovers something unknown.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Fever; Emigration
  93/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
4. 00:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 3
  3/5Nelson's attention works wonders for Emma's social standing. But what of her husband?
5. 01:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Rewriting the Past
  Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
8. 02:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 3
  3/5Realising that his would-be killer is on board the ship, Graham tries to return to port.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Water Games
  2/4Gerald excites Gudrun with his physicality, while Ursula is infuriated by Rupert.
10. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Traditions
  A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid.
11. 04:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  3/8Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
13. 05:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave
  4/6It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.

Thursday 8 May 2014