BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 21 July 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ghost Zone—Episode 2
  2/5The advance party receives a hostile reception from the bizarre occupants of the village.
2. 00:30
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—4. Distraction
  4/9Earth's last living man, Robert Neville, edges towards a cure, but then he gets distracted
3. 01:00
  The Reunion—The Last Debutantes, 1958
  Sue MacGregor reunites society girls, now in their 60s and 70s.
4. 01:45
  Afternoon Reading—Helen Simpson - In-Flight Entertainment, Homework
  3/3A boy contemplates a parallel life after asking his mum for help with homework.
5. 02:00
  Beyond Our Ken—From 15/07/1960
  All is revealed in 'The Kenneth Horne Story' and producer Jacques Brown gets a surprise.
6. 02:30
  A Life of Bliss—Maxine
  David needs courage to pursue Maxine, while brother-in-law Tony battles to win a contract.
7. 03:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Barrister
  1/4The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week, with no ability whatsoever.
8. 03:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars
  Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.
9. 05:00
  Mary Wesley - Haphazard House—Episode 3
  3/3The Fullers and friends are imperilled and beguiled in equal measure.
10. 05:30
  What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Life Coaches
  3/3Will Lenny Henry find out the secrets of the people who say they can change your life?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—6. The Opening
  6/6Will Kerry's recklessness spoil his father's hotel launch? Starring David Soul.
2. 06:30
  Peter and the Wolf
  Pianist and entertainer Rainer Hersch assesses the classic children's musical.
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 3
  3/6Harry Hill joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
6. 08:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Have Been Masquerading
  10/18A mix-up at the dry cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  My First Planet—Series 2, Sample of Terror
  1/6Day 30 and Brian has to win the Tour de France to save the contents of Lillian's freezer.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Michele Roberts - Mud: Stories of Sex and Love, The Lay of Bee Wolf
  1/3An unexpected and clever take on the old myth, focusing on Beowolf's wife and daughters.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young, Richard Thompson, Clara Amfo, Sara Cox, Los Campesinos!
  Nikki Bedi is joined by Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young and Sara Cox.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Have Been Masquerading
  10/18A mix-up at the dry cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion.
3. 13:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—6. The Opening
  6/6Will Kerry's recklessness spoil his father's hotel launch? Starring David Soul.
4. 13:30
  Peter and the Wolf
  Pianist and entertainer Rainer Hersch assesses the classic children's musical.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 1
  1/15Dr Aziz and Mrs Moore's mosque encounter sparks an epic tale of divisions.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Cricket and the English Hero
  16/30Clare investigates the role our sporting heroes play in shaping national identity.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 6
  6/15Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship.
8. 14:45
  Michael Palin Diaries: Halfway to Hollywood—Episode 1
  1/5Michael Palin talks Python, challenging railway journeys and his daughter starting school.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—21/07/2014
  Mel Giedroyc looks forward to the Commonwealth Games.
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences
  3/8Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old.
12. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Tony Bullimore and Sophie Hannah
  Tom Sutcliffe, Tony Bullimore and Sophie Hannah discuss Iris Murdoch and Primo Levi.
3. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin
  3/10The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.
4. 19:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Have Been Masquerading
  10/18A mix-up at the dry cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion.
5. 20:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—6. The Opening
  6/6Will Kerry's recklessness spoil his father's hotel launch? Starring David Soul.
6. 20:30
  Peter and the Wolf
  Pianist and entertainer Rainer Hersch assesses the classic children's musical.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Michele Roberts - Mud: Stories of Sex and Love, The Lay of Bee Wolf
  1/3An unexpected and clever take on the old myth, focusing on Beowolf's wife and daughters.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young, Richard Thompson, Clara Amfo, Sara Cox, Los Campesinos!
  Nikki Bedi is joined by Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young and Sara Cox.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 3
  3/6Harry Hill joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
10. 22:30
  My First Planet—Series 2, Sample of Terror
  1/6Day 30 and Brian has to win the Tour de France to save the contents of Lillian's freezer.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/07/2014
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Dan Schreiber.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 11, Episode 7
  7/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
13. 23:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 3, This Carriage for Justice
  4/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a murder and false accusations.
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 1
  1/15Dr Aziz and Mrs Moore's mosque encounter sparks an epic tale of divisions.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—Cricket and the English Hero
  16/30Clare investigates the role our sporting heroes play in shaping national identity.
3. 00:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 6
  6/15Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship.
4. 00:45
  Michael Palin Diaries: Halfway to Hollywood—Episode 1
  1/5Michael Palin talks Python, challenging railway journeys and his daughter starting school.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Tony Bullimore and Sophie Hannah
  Tom Sutcliffe, Tony Bullimore and Sophie Hannah discuss Iris Murdoch and Primo Levi.(R)
7. 02:00
  Maeve Binchy - Firefly Summer—6. The Opening
  6/6Will Kerry's recklessness spoil his father's hotel launch? Starring David Soul.
8. 02:30
  Peter and the Wolf
  Pianist and entertainer Rainer Hersch assesses the classic children's musical.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Michele Roberts - Mud: Stories of Sex and Love, The Lay of Bee Wolf
  1/3An unexpected and clever take on the old myth, focusing on Beowolf's wife and daughters.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young, Richard Thompson, Clara Amfo, Sara Cox, Los Campesinos!
  Nikki Bedi is joined by Adrian Dunbar, Mark Watson, Natalie Young and Sara Cox.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences
  3/8Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old.
13. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.

Tuesday 22 July 2014