BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 11 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Tenth
  4/6Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall.
2. 00:30
  Fear on 4—Series 2, Survival
  10/13The Man in Black reveals the horrifying dependency of a group of people in outer space.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—AJP at the BBC
  The long and turbulent relationship between the BBC and historian AJP Taylor.
4. 02:00
  HighLites (Omnibus)—Wash and Blow
  The country's worst hairdressers head out to sea.
5. 03:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Nigel Kennedy
  The maverick violin star talks to Dr Anthony Clare about schooling, family and music.
6. 04:00
  Dickens' Women
  From Kate Nickleby to Little Nell, Miriam Margolyes celebrates the author's characters.
7. 05:30
  Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A cereal bar fills up scientist Ben's audio diary in the subantarctic.
8. 05:45
  Don't Start—Series 2, The Notebook
  1/4Neil's discovery of an old notebook rekindles Kim's enthusiasm for Frisbee throwing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  Philip and Harriet arrive in Monteriano to rescue Lilia's baby.
2. 07:15
  Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major
  4/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major
3. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
  3/6Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
4. 08:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 11/06/1959
  Kenneth Horne's songwriting talents spark adventure, plus a look at underwater sports.
5. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
6. 09:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 2
  2/4SPLAT members try to stop the Head's quest for the school to win the Eddy Hair TV quiz.
7. 09:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 2
  2/4The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market.
8. 10:00
  The Reunion—Play School
  Sue MacGregor reunites people involved with classic children's TV programme Play School.
9. 10:45
  Love Stories—A Voice From the Past
  By Penny Vincenzi. A young girl is enchanted by vivid tales from the past.
10. 11:00
  This American Life—24 Hours at the Golden Apple
  One day in a Chicago diner called The Golden Apple, from 5am until 5am the next morning.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  Philip and Harriet arrive in Monteriano to rescue Lilia's baby.
2. 13:15
  Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major
  4/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major
3. 13:30
  Peter Roberts - Holy Fool
  The story of William the Marshall with a real-life Don Quixote and his cohort.
4. 15:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 11/06/1959
  Kenneth Horne's songwriting talents spark adventure, plus a look at underwater sports.
5. 15:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—11/05/2014
  Former children's laureate Michael Rosen, and safari guide Peter Allison.
7. 17:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 2
  2/4SPLAT members try to stop the Head's quest for the school to win the Eddy Hair TV quiz.
8. 17:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 2
  2/4The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
2. 18:30
  Bradbury 13—A Sound of Thunder
  A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results.
3. 19:00
  This American Life—24 Hours at the Golden Apple
  One day in a Chicago diner called The Golden Apple, from 5am until 5am the next morning.
4. 20:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 11/06/1959
  Kenneth Horne's songwriting talents spark adventure, plus a look at underwater sports.
5. 20:30
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
6. 21:00
  The Reunion—Play School
  Sue MacGregor reunites people involved with classic children's TV programme Play School.
7. 21:45
  Love Stories—A Voice From the Past
  By Penny Vincenzi. A young girl is enchanted by vivid tales from the past.
8. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
  3/6Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
9. 22:30
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—November and December
  6/6As winter sets in, John Prescott, Germaine Greer and Nigella Lawson think of home.
10. 23:00
  The Castle—Series 3, The Vuvuzela of Terror
  4/6Sir John is investigated by the taxman and has to hire two Frenchmen and a bucket of eels.
11. 23:30
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 1, Normal Death
  3/6The cartoonist sells his soul to the devil in the hope of securing eternal life.
12. 23:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 2
  2/5Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—A Sound of Thunder
  A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results.
3. 01:00
  The Reunion—Play School
  Sue MacGregor reunites people involved with classic children's TV programme Play School.
4. 01:45
  Love Stories—A Voice From the Past
  By Penny Vincenzi. A young girl is enchanted by vivid tales from the past.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
  3/6Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
6. 02:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 11/06/1959
  Kenneth Horne's songwriting talents spark adventure, plus a look at underwater sports.
7. 03:00
  To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
  10/10With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
8. 03:30
  Peter Roberts - Holy Fool
  The story of William the Marshall with a real-life Don Quixote and his cohort.
9. 05:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 2
  2/4SPLAT members try to stop the Head's quest for the school to win the Eddy Hair TV quiz.
10. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 2
  2/4The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market.

Monday 12 May 2014