BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 4
  4/6Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged.
2. 06:30
  Soul Self Satisfaction: The Story Of Northern Soul
  How Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music.
3. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
  2/6Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Yverdon-Les-Bains
  6/6Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 10/03/1955
  Ron Glum faces jail - will Eth stand by her man?
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Clashes aplenty as Victoria Coren Mitchell invites her guests to commit heresy.
8. 09:30
  The Young Postmen—Top of the Pops
  6/6The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1
  1/2Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Resurrection
  A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death.
11. 11:15
  Pete Lawson - The Deep End
  Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 10/03/1955
  Ron Glum faces jail - will Eth stand by her man?
3. 13:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 4
  4/6Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged.
4. 13:30
  Soul Self Satisfaction: The Story Of Northern Soul
  How Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music.
5. 14:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 4
  4/2Amateur dramatics give Fanny Price cause for consternation.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Assassination in the Phoenix Park; The First Home Rule Bill
  99/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—Ring of Lovers
  4/5'A real liar doesn't tell wanton and unnecessary lies. He tells wise and necessary lies.'.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 4
  4/5By the early 1900s, the cult of 'Divine Jane' had seized Britain and America.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1
  1/2Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—15/05/2014
  Mel Giedroyc investigates the built-in satnav of homing pigeons.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Waiting for Ofsted
  5/6There's tension in the staff room. The school inspectors are coming!
12. 17:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
  2/6Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Clashes aplenty as Victoria Coren Mitchell invites her guests to commit heresy.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Sir Ernest Shackleton
  The polar explorer's life is scrutinised by Rosie Boycott and his granddaughter Alexandra.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 10/03/1955
  Ron Glum faces jail - will Eth stand by her man?
5. 20:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 4
  4/6Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged.
6. 20:30
  Soul Self Satisfaction: The Story Of Northern Soul
  How Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Resurrection
  A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death.
8. 21:15
  Pete Lawson - The Deep End
  Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
9. 22:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Yverdon-Les-Bains
  6/6Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray.
10. 22:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The torrid tale of Justine's jeans, and the sad story of a second gap year.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/05/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Jon Holmes chats to Andy Zaltzman.
12. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Dig
  2/6Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation, and visit a very liberal safari park.
13. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Fish
  2/5High winds alert! Weatherman Michael Fish bids for stardom.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 4
  4/2Amateur dramatics give Fanny Price cause for consternation.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Assassination in the Phoenix Park; The First Home Rule Bill
  99/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—Ring of Lovers
  4/5'A real liar doesn't tell wanton and unnecessary lies. He tells wise and necessary lies.'.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 4
  4/5By the early 1900s, the cult of 'Divine Jane' had seized Britain and America.
5. 01:00
  Heresy—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Clashes aplenty as Victoria Coren Mitchell invites her guests to commit heresy.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Sir Ernest Shackleton
  The polar explorer's life is scrutinised by Rosie Boycott and his granddaughter Alexandra.
7. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 4
  4/6Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged.
8. 02:30
  Soul Self Satisfaction: The Story Of Northern Soul
  How Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1
  1/2Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Buchan - Resurrection
  A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death.
11. 04:15
  Pete Lawson - The Deep End
  Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Waiting for Ofsted
  5/6There's tension in the staff room. The school inspectors are coming!
13. 05:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
  2/6Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.

Friday 16 May 2014