BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 3 July 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 8
  8/10Roseanne remembers how her husband, Tom, left her after she was discovered with John.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—The Bare Fists of Boxing
  3/30Clare Balding explores the importance of boxing to the 19th-century alpha male.
3. 00:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—3. Falling
  3/10Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 3
  3/5Mussolini's heroic image enthused his supporters, but Violet Gibson felt differently.
5. 01:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Competition
  Chris Bigsby talks competition with writer Howard Jacobson and FT columnist Mrs Moneypenny
7. 02:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 3
  3/5Tensions mount for New York's hostages, as the hijackers' demands reach the Mayor.
8. 02:30
  Strictly Dance Hall—Le Balajo, Paris
  1/3Philip Sweeney visits one of the last great accordion dance halls, Le Balajo in Paris.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—1. Inheritance
  1/5The unpredictable Fyodor Karamazov and his sons reunite to discuss Dmitry's inheritance.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, You Are a Gongedip
  3/3William's day is interrupted by an irate woman, with unexpected vengeful results.
11. 04:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser
  2/3After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other
12. 05:00
  The Code of the Woosters—The Plot Thickens
  3/7Bertie Wooster is swept up into a world of fake heroics. With Richard Briers.
13. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Read All About It
  6/6After his disastrous children's TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
2. 06:30
  Strictly Dance Hall—La Paloma, Barcelona
  2/3Philip Sweeney visits one of Spain's last great dance halls, La Paloma in Barcelona.
3. 07:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 2, Travel
  3/6Pam admits to being a poor map reader.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, It's a Nude Nude Nude Nude World
  3/6Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute for his 'surprise' 60th birthday bash.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5More celeb sound-alikes, spoofing Radio 4, plus William Hague rings Stars in Their Eyes.
8. 09:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Them and Us
  1/6Joy and consternation as Wendy is promoted at work, but Robin is suspended.
9. 10:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—AL Kennedy - The Writing Life, The Author at Home
  1/3A lady novelist reclines in a Creating Hammock, attended by Juan, her fragrant assistant.
11. 11:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True
  3/3Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
3. 13:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
4. 13:30
  Strictly Dance Hall—La Paloma, Barcelona
  2/3Philip Sweeney visits one of Spain's last great dance halls, La Paloma in Barcelona.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 9
  9/10Father Gaunt's deposition refers to a baby born long after Roseanne's marriage was over.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The Unsporting Side of Sport
  4/30Sport and gambling are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to horse racing.
7. 14:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 4
  4/5Moments after shooting Mussolini, Violet Gibson seemed confused. Was it an act of sanity?
9. 15:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—24/04/2014
  Mel Giedroyc hears from actor Christophe Fluder, one of the Gringott's goblins.(R)
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame.
12. 17:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 2, Travel
  3/6Pam admits to being a poor map reader.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5More celeb sound-alikes, spoofing Radio 4, plus William Hague rings Stars in Their Eyes.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Vivekananda
  Rabbi Lionel Blue and Gwilym Beckerlegge discuss Swami Vivekananda.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner
  22/26Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
5. 20:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
6. 20:30
  Strictly Dance Hall—La Paloma, Barcelona
  2/3Philip Sweeney visits one of Spain's last great dance halls, La Paloma in Barcelona.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—AL Kennedy - The Writing Life, The Author at Home
  1/3A lady novelist reclines in a Creating Hammock, attended by Juan, her fragrant assistant.
8. 21:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True
  3/3Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past.
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, It's a Nude Nude Nude Nude World
  3/6Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute for his 'surprise' 60th birthday bash.
10. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/07/2014
  Simon Munnery chats to Josie Long.
12. 23:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—More Brothers Faversham, Marcus Faversham
  3/4The swashbuckling family romp reaches the story of Victorian Britain's greatest actor.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Matsons Electronics
  4/6Can the management consultants charge up an ailing electrical retailer?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 9
  9/10Father Gaunt's deposition refers to a baby born long after Roseanne's marriage was over.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—The Unsporting Side of Sport
  4/30Sport and gambling are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to horse racing.
3. 00:30
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 4
  4/5Moments after shooting Mussolini, Violet Gibson seemed confused. Was it an act of sanity?
5. 01:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5More celeb sound-alikes, spoofing Radio 4, plus William Hague rings Stars in Their Eyes.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Vivekananda
  Rabbi Lionel Blue and Gwilym Beckerlegge discuss Swami Vivekananda.
7. 02:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
8. 02:30
  Strictly Dance Hall—La Paloma, Barcelona
  2/3Philip Sweeney visits one of Spain's last great dance halls, La Paloma in Barcelona.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—2. Deterioration
  2/5Relations between Dmitry and his father turn ever more dangerous.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—AL Kennedy - The Writing Life, The Author at Home
  1/3A lady novelist reclines in a Creating Hammock, attended by Juan, her fragrant assistant.
11. 04:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True
  3/3Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame.
13. 05:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 2, Travel
  3/6Pam admits to being a poor map reader.

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