BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 May 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 2
  2/2Fanny Price has to deal with some new neighbours from London.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—My Mission to Pacify Ireland; Keep a Firm Grip on Your Homesteads
  97/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Three Horsemen of the Apocalypse
  2/5Another mystery for the civil servant - 'Too much Prussian obedience saves a patriot'.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 2
  2/5Jane's last years were a period of concentrated writing and business with publishers.
5. 01:00
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Going for Broke
  4/4The Yorkshire builders are warned over a dodgy landlord, and a birth is imminent.
6. 01:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune
  The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.
7. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 2
  2/6Eleanor's family are upset over her plans for divorce and its impact on New York society.
8. 02:30
  The Hunt for the Hum
  Bill Bailey asks why low frequency noise can cause problems for both humans and whales.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 2
  2/3Aubrey leads a squadron of ships to take Mauritius and Réunion from the French.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, The Bristol Bowl
  2/3A comic tale of broken porcelain and a surprising offer of marriage.
11. 04:15
  Juliet Ace - Money for Old Rope
  Jason, a young and fit student, takes part in a drugs trial to earn some cash.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
  8/10Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
13. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
  3/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 3
  3/6Socialite Newland follows Ellen to the country, where their rendezvous is disturbed.
2. 06:30
  Language of Laughter
  Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
4. 07:30
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Rosa and Matthew
  2/5Isy Suttie recounts funny and moving love stories, much of which are told through song.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Mind That Baby
  6/9Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office.
7. 09:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
8. 09:30
  1835—All at Sea
  1/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 3
  3/3Britain and France are bitterly engaged in protecting their trade routes around Africa.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Grandsire Triples
  3/3Two lovers resolve their differences when accidentally locked in the church bell tower.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Mind That Baby
  6/9Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office.
3. 13:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 3
  3/6Socialite Newland follows Ellen to the country, where their rendezvous is disturbed.
4. 13:30
  Language of Laughter
  Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.
5. 14:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 3
  3/2A trip to Mr Rushworth's estate has unforeseen consequences for the whole party.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Land War; The Relief of Captain Boycott
  98/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—Pond the Pantaloon
  3/5Another mystery for GK Chesterton's civil servant - 'A poker prevents a national disaster'
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 3
  3/5Interest in Austen flared up with her nephew's publication of the first biography in 1870.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 3
  3/3Britain and France are bitterly engaged in protecting their trade routes around Africa.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—14/05/2014
  Mel Giedroyc introduces an Unpredictable Tale by Paul Jennings, read by John Sessions.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  4/8Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.
12. 17:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Taboo
  Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo. Is there anything still forbidden these days?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
4. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Mind That Baby
  6/9Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office.
5. 20:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 3
  3/6Socialite Newland follows Ellen to the country, where their rendezvous is disturbed.
6. 20:30
  Language of Laughter
  Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Grandsire Triples
  3/3Two lovers resolve their differences when accidentally locked in the church bell tower.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
9. 22:00
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Rosa and Matthew
  2/5Isy Suttie recounts funny and moving love stories, much of which are told through song.
10. 22:30
  Genius—Series 3, Germaine Greer
  2/6Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Germaine Greer and Dave Gorman with loopy ideas.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beauty
  6/6Satan introduces the Professor and Thomas to Helen of Troy and her plain friend, Daphne.
12. 23:30
  The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker
  1/6Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 3
  3/2A trip to Mr Rushworth's estate has unforeseen consequences for the whole party.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Land War; The Relief of Captain Boycott
  98/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—Pond the Pantaloon
  3/5Another mystery for GK Chesterton's civil servant - 'A poker prevents a national disaster'
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 3
  3/5Interest in Austen flared up with her nephew's publication of the first biography in 1870.
5. 01:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Taboo
  Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo. Is there anything still forbidden these days?
7. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 3
  3/6Socialite Newland follows Ellen to the country, where their rendezvous is disturbed.
8. 02:30
  Language of Laughter
  Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 3
  3/3Britain and France are bitterly engaged in protecting their trade routes around Africa.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Grandsire Triples
  3/3Two lovers resolve their differences when accidentally locked in the church bell tower.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  4/8Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.
13. 05:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
  5/6Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.

Thursday 15 May 2014