BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 6
  6/2A ball is held at Mansfield Park in honour of Fanny and her brother William.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Belfast, an Imperial City; Committee Room 15
  101/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 1
  1/10The jazz-loving cop sees parallels to the 1960s after a spate of armed robberies.
4. 01:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Temptation
  3/6Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous.
5. 01:30
  A Good Read—Simon Barnes and Chris Haskins
  Christopher and Simon discuss books by Richard Ford, Jan Morris and Stephen J Gould.(R)
6. 02:00
  Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 6
  6/6Newland finds his assignation with Ellen replaced with something more formal and final.
7. 02:30
  Video Killed the Musician
  Harry Allen meets the founders, the watchers and critics of MTV, the 24-hour music channel
8. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 1. Attack
  1/3Clues to a knife attack on a young doctor lead nowhere for DI Resnick.
9. 04:00
  Dylan Thomas—A Visit to America
  A frenzied roller coaster of hospitality. Dylan Thomas relives an exhausting lecture tour.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Nick Frost, Francesca Martinez, Terry Deary, Heather O'Neill, Nikki Bedi, Lee Fields, The Handsome Family
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
12. 05:30
  Double Science—Bonfire Night
  5/6Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
2. 06:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
3. 07:00
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
  4/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
4. 07:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden
  2/6Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea
  12/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
7. 09:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Harry Shearer interviews Stephen Merchant
  5/6The Simpsons' voice artiste interviews the Office co-creator.
8. 09:30
  The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 5
  5/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
9. 10:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
10. 11:00
  Dylan Thomas—Quite Early One Morning
  'I walked through the streets like a stranger come out of the sea'. Dylan Thomas reads.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Daniel Thurman - Those Hard to Reach Places
  A former mayor sparks a battle for supremacy between two cleaners prepared to fight dirty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea
  12/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
3. 13:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
4. 13:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
5. 14:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 7
  7/2Henry Crawford is determined to win Fanny's heart and hand.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Keep Our Noble Kingdom Whole; The Second Home Rule Bill
  102/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 2
  2/10DI Charlie Resnick's search for armed robbers gathers pace. But will they strike again?
8. 15:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/05/2014
  Mel Giedroyc learns how to speak with a proper Shakespearean accent.
10. 17:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Arrivals and Departures
  1/8Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.
11. 17:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
  4/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Harry Shearer interviews Stephen Merchant
  5/6The Simpsons' voice artiste interviews the Office co-creator.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Sheila Steafel
  The actress recalls her stage, film and TV career and working with David Frost.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea
  12/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
5. 20:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
6. 20:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
7. 21:00
  Dylan Thomas—Quite Early One Morning
  'I walked through the streets like a stranger come out of the sea'. Dylan Thomas reads.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Daniel Thurman - Those Hard to Reach Places
  A former mayor sparks a battle for supremacy between two cleaners prepared to fight dirty.
9. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden
  2/6Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.
10. 22:30
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Nigel Penny has to share his tiny room with an unwanted boorish guest.
11. 22:45
  Earls of the Court—Crisis Management
  3/6The Aussies need cash fast. Will the contents of Lloydie's trusty backpack save the day?
12. 23:00
  Ectoplasm—The Curse of Tutancommon
  1/4Egypt, where Edwardian adventurer Lord Zimbabwe swashes a buckle or two.
13. 23:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow
  3/6Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves.
14. 23:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
  1/4The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 7
  7/2Henry Crawford is determined to win Fanny's heart and hand.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—Keep Our Noble Kingdom Whole; The Second Home Rule Bill
  102/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  Inspector Resnick—Wasted Years, Episode 2
  2/10DI Charlie Resnick's search for armed robbers gathers pace. But will they strike again?
4. 01:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Harry Shearer interviews Stephen Merchant
  5/6The Simpsons' voice artiste interviews the Office co-creator.
5. 01:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Sheila Steafel
  The actress recalls her stage, film and TV career and working with David Frost.
6. 02:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
7. 02:30
  Dicing With Dragons
  Before Peter Jackson made it respectable, teenage boys fought imaginary orcs and dragons
8. 03:00
  Inspector Resnick—Cutting Edge, 2. Motives
  2/3After another brutal attack, Charlie Resnick is still looking for motives in the hospital.
9. 04:00
  Dylan Thomas—Quite Early One Morning
  'I walked through the streets like a stranger come out of the sea'. Dylan Thomas reads.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Daniel Thurman - Those Hard to Reach Places
  A former mayor sparks a battle for supremacy between two cleaners prepared to fight dirty.
11. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Arrivals and Departures
  1/8Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.
12. 05:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
  4/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.

Wednesday 21 May 2014