BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 4 August 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ghost Zone—Episode 4
  4/5The alien's purpose in Inchbrae becomes apparent.
2. 00:30
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—6. Shock
  6/9Crushed by his dog's death, Earth's last living man's vampire quest continues.
3. 01:00
  The Reunion—Edinburgh Fringe Founders 1960
  Sue MacGregor reunites some of the founders and performers from the Edinburgh Fringe.
4. 01:45
  Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
  Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
5. 02:00
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—From 26/09/1941
  Could Mayor Tommy Handley be about to lose his post in high office?
6. 02:30
  A Life of Bliss—The Flat
  David prepares to move back into his flat, with warnings from Tony ringing in his ears.
7. 03:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Jockey
  3/4The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be a jockey, with no ability whatsoever.
8. 03:30
  Joseph Conrad - Heart of Darkness
  Sea captain Marlow is ordered to sail up the Congo.
9. 05:00
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
  1/2William wants to impress Dorinda.
10. 05:30
  Rosemary Sutcliff - Brother Dusty Feet—Episode 2
  2/3Hugh and the Strolling Players meet a strange Pilgrim.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris - Murder Unprompted—Episode 2
  2/4There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script.
2. 06:30
  The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn
  Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 5
  5/6Andy Hamilton joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
5. 08:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
6. 08:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up
  17/18A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Jennie Bond
  4/4The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
8. 09:30
  My First Planet—Series 2, They Came To Test Our Brains!
  3/6A pub quiz and a talking yam spell disaster for Brian when he discovers his IQ.
9. 10:00
  Steve Walker - Habakkuk of Ice
  Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice.
10. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Horse
  1/5Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up
  17/18A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris - Murder Unprompted—Episode 2
  2/4There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script.
4. 13:30
  The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn
  Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 11
  11/15Across a tense and crowded courtroom, Adela Quested begins her testimony against Dr Aziz.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Golden Girls
  27/30Clare Balding explains how the 1960s saw women athletes finally take centre stage.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 1
  1/5Manners, morals and heavy-duty healthcare, as two au pairs experience parenting.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Homecomings
  1/10In 1957, a 19-year-old boy is released from jail.
9. 15:00
  Steve Walker - Habakkuk of Ice
  Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/11/2013
  Jamie Borthwick joins Mel Giedroyc to read Sally Gardner's award-winning Maggot Moon.(R)
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Maybe, Baby
  5/8Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill?
12. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Jennie Bond
  4/4The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—John Bird and Professor Susan Greenfield
  Tom Sutcliffe, Susan Greenfield and John Bird discuss Gitta Sereny and Jerzy Kosinski.
3. 19:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
4. 19:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up
  17/18A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris - Murder Unprompted—Episode 2
  2/4There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script.
6. 20:30
  The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn
  Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.
7. 21:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Horse
  1/5Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 5
  5/6Andy Hamilton joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
10. 22:30
  My First Planet—Series 2, They Came To Test Our Brains!
  3/6A pub quiz and a talking yam spell disaster for Brian when he discovers his IQ.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Edith
  1/6Satan strikes a bizarre bargain with an eminent historian.
12. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters.
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 11
  11/15Across a tense and crowded courtroom, Adela Quested begins her testimony against Dr Aziz.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—Golden Girls
  27/30Clare Balding explains how the 1960s saw women athletes finally take centre stage.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 1
  1/5Manners, morals and heavy-duty healthcare, as two au pairs experience parenting.
4. 00:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Homecomings
  1/10In 1957, a 19-year-old boy is released from jail.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Jennie Bond
  4/4The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—John Bird and Professor Susan Greenfield
  Tom Sutcliffe, Susan Greenfield and John Bird discuss Gitta Sereny and Jerzy Kosinski.(R)
7. 02:00
  Charles Paris - Murder Unprompted—Episode 2
  2/4There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script.
8. 02:30
  The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn
  Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.
9. 03:00
  Steve Walker - Habakkuk of Ice
  Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice.
10. 04:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Horse
  1/5Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Maybe, Baby
  5/8Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill?
13. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.

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