BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 12 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
  1/6Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
2. 06:30
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
3. 07:00
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
  Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
6. 08:30
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
7. 09:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
  2/6Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
8. 09:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
  1/6Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
  1/3Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
  1/3A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
  Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
3. 13:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
  1/6Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
4. 13:30
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
5. 14:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1
  1/2Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Growth of Belfast; Party Fights
  96/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Crime of Captain Gahagan
  1/5The civil servant figures out a mystery - 'Women go so fast that they get no farther.'.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
  1/5Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
  1/3Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/05/2014
  Mel Giedroyc continues our story bonanza with more of the Top 50 from 500 WORDS.
11. 17:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
  5/6The stock market distracts the GP with promises of a fast fortune.
12. 17:30
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
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Evening
1. 18:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
  2/6Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Mark Knopfler and Esther Freud
  Esther and Mark discuss books by Alain De Botton, Robert Graves and Evelyn Waugh.(R)
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
  Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
4. 19:30
  The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
  The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
5. 20:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
  1/6Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
6. 20:30
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
  1/3A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths.
10. 22:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
  1/6Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 4
  4/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
12. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Incy Wincy Quincy
  3/7Dan Freedman and Nick Romero present a spider pathologist and The Archers abroad.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1
  1/2Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Growth of Belfast; Party Fights
  96/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Crime of Captain Gahagan
  1/5The civil servant figures out a mystery - 'Women go so fast that they get no farther.'.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
  1/5Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
5. 01:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
  2/6Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Mark Knopfler and Esther Freud
  Esther and Mark discuss books by Alain De Botton, Robert Graves and Evelyn Waugh.
7. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
  1/6Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
8. 02:30
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
  1/3Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
  1/3A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
  5/6The stock market distracts the GP with promises of a fast fortune.
13. 05:30
  Double Science—Field Trip
  4/6Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit

Tuesday 13 May 2014