BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 8 May 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 3. New York
  3/4The actor-cum-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral - and to pursue his detective work.
2. 06:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 4
  4/5Hiding from his would-be killer, Graham finds an unexpected guest waiting in his cabin.
3. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Xinzhou
  5/6It's cold, it's dark and there's no food on board. Can Gertie hold things together?
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, We Know Our Onions
  14/26Onion-less Hodges hounds the platoon, which has Jones's van for an exercise.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 03/03/1955
  Ron Glum is emigrating. How far will he get?
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6The panellists are comedian Rufus Hound, artist Grayson Perry and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
8. 09:30
  The Young Postmen—Everest (The Mountain)
  4/6Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
11. 11:15
  Black Velvet
  Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, We Know Our Onions
  14/26Onion-less Hodges hounds the platoon, which has Jones's van for an exercise.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 03/03/1955
  Ron Glum is emigrating. How far will he get?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 3. New York
  3/4The actor-cum-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral - and to pursue his detective work.
4. 13:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 4
  4/5Hiding from his would-be killer, Graham finds an unexpected guest waiting in his cabin.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—9. Terrible Consequences
  9/10Philip admires Gino's love for his son, but Harriet has other plans.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Battle of Widow McCormack's Cabbage Patch; The Fenian Brotherhood
  94/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 9
  9/10Antoinette returns home distressed. Husband Rochester makes plans to leave the island.
8. 14:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 4
  4/5Back in England, Emma gives birth, and Nelson searches for a perfect country house.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—08/05/2014
  Mel Giedroyc explores people's passion for gnomes, and there's another Unpredictable Tale.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't
  4/6Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.
12. 17:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6The panellists are comedian Rufus Hound, artist Grayson Perry and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—HG Wells
  Author Fay Weldon champions the life of writer and visionary HG Wells
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, We Know Our Onions
  14/26Onion-less Hodges hounds the platoon, which has Jones's van for an exercise.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 03/03/1955
  Ron Glum is emigrating. How far will he get?
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 3. New York
  3/4The actor-cum-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral - and to pursue his detective work.
6. 20:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 4
  4/5Hiding from his would-be killer, Graham finds an unexpected guest waiting in his cabin.
7. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
8. 21:15
  Black Velvet
  Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter.
9. 22:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Xinzhou
  5/6It's cold, it's dark and there's no food on board. Can Gertie hold things together?
10. 22:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sketches from the award-winning comedian, including a day in the life of a lock keeper.
11. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Museum Reopens
  1/6Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.
12. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Winner
  1/5Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun.
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—9. Terrible Consequences
  9/10Philip admires Gino's love for his son, but Harriet has other plans.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Battle of Widow McCormack's Cabbage Patch; The Fenian Brotherhood
  94/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
4. 00:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 4
  4/5Back in England, Emma gives birth, and Nelson searches for a perfect country house.
5. 01:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6The panellists are comedian Rufus Hound, artist Grayson Perry and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—HG Wells
  Author Fay Weldon champions the life of writer and visionary HG Wells
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 3. New York
  3/4The actor-cum-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral - and to pursue his detective work.
8. 02:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 4
  4/5Hiding from his would-be killer, Graham finds an unexpected guest waiting in his cabin.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
  3/4Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
10. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Sacred Statues
  Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours, or is her husband being more realistic?
11. 04:15
  Black Velvet
  Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't
  4/6Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.
13. 05:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.

Friday 9 May 2014