BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 7 August 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 13
  13/15Despite his own good news, Dr Aziz is preoccupied with thoughts of Cyril Fielding.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—Globalisation
  29/30Clare Balding explores the way television has changed our relationship with sport forever.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 3
  3/5It is Louis's birthday. Cake is prepared. Games are organised. What can go wrong?
4. 00:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The Introduction
  3/10Gilbert asks Lewis to meet the woman he has asked to be his second wife.
5. 01:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell chairs. With Clive Anderson, Dom Joly, Fi Glover and Henning Wehn.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Countryside
  With rock critic Neil McCormick, poet Dorothea Smartt and writer Andy Miller.
7. 02:00
  Charles Paris - Murder Unprompted—Episode 4
  4/4Can the thespian sleuth solve a murder, woo Frances and make it on stage in time?
8. 02:30
  Arch Rivals
  Felicity Finch balances the claims of rival ballet shoe makers
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Moonstone—Episode 2
  2/4Is Rosanna hiding something? Why is Rachel Verinder refusing to speak to Sergeant Cuff?
10. 04:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The River
  3/5A flood causes catastrophe for river-loving William and his young daughter Frankie.
11. 04:15
  RD Wingfield—RD Wingfield - Daylight Robbery
  Miss Pickering has an ulterior motive for a newspaper ad, as do the four gents who reply.
12. 05:00
  Bristow—Series 2, When Melancholy Autumn Comes to Chester-Perry
  1/4The promise of a Christmas bonus lifts Bristow's spirits.
13. 05:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe are challenged to boost public opinion about men.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Tom Stoppard - Where Are They Now?
  An Old Boys reunion dinner inevitably invites echoes from the past.
2. 06:30
  Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
  An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
4. 07:30
  Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Looking back at a week's worth of broadcasting... that never happened.
5. 08:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, Pass the Parcel
  1/10Bert's parcel mix-up at the station's Left Luggage Office causes havoc.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 24/04/1957
  Can Mr Glum stop Ron and Eth marrying in a court of law?
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford
  4/6James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham.
8. 09:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Moonstone—Episode 3
  3/4There are no clues for Sergeant Cuff to work on.
10. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Two Mrs Reeds
  4/5Two women with the same name convalesce in a maternity ward.
11. 11:15
  David Pownall—Barbara Allen
  The tragic tale of Jemmy Grove's unrequited love, inspired by the classic folk song.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, Pass the Parcel
  1/10Bert's parcel mix-up at the station's Left Luggage Office causes havoc.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 24/04/1957
  Can Mr Glum stop Ron and Eth marrying in a court of law?
3. 13:00
  Tom Stoppard - Where Are They Now?
  An Old Boys reunion dinner inevitably invites echoes from the past.
4. 13:30
  Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
  An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 14
  14/15Two years after their last meeting, Dr Aziz comes face-to-face with Cyril Fielding again.
6. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 4
  4/5Alvy and Dorika take a trip to the zoo - lock up your children.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Soho
  4/10Unwelcome at home, Lewis finds his anger and hurt hard to control.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Moonstone—Episode 3
  3/4There are no clues for Sergeant Cuff to work on.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—28/11/2013
  Sally Gardner's award-winning Maggot Moon, read exclusively by actor Jamie Borthwick.(R)
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Love All
  4/6Safety on the roads, romance in the air and a painful little problem for Mr Long.
12. 17:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford
  4/6James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Viscount Slim
  Lord Carrington and Lord John Slim discuss military leader, Field-Marshal Viscount Slim.
3. 19:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, Pass the Parcel
  1/10Bert's parcel mix-up at the station's Left Luggage Office causes havoc.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 24/04/1957
  Can Mr Glum stop Ron and Eth marrying in a court of law?
5. 20:00
  Tom Stoppard - Where Are They Now?
  An Old Boys reunion dinner inevitably invites echoes from the past.
6. 20:30
  Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
  An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
7. 21:00
  MacAulay and Co—2014, Episode 3
  3/11Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
8. 22:00
  Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Looking back at a week's worth of broadcasting... that never happened.
9. 22:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6An attic full of peas, going from Girl Guide to sumo wrestler and dull holidays.
10. 23:00
  Hard to Tell—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Tom's loyalty is tested over supporting bridesmaid Ellen or a Jonathan Creek TV fest.
11. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3
  3/4Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground.
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - A Passage to India—Episode 14
  14/15Two years after their last meeting, Dr Aziz comes face-to-face with Cyril Fielding again.
2. 00:15
  Sport and the British—The State of Play
  30/30Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 4
  4/5Alvy and Dorika take a trip to the zoo - lock up your children.
4. 00:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Soho
  4/10Unwelcome at home, Lewis finds his anger and hurt hard to control.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford
  4/6James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Viscount Slim
  Lord Carrington and Lord John Slim discuss military leader, Field-Marshal Viscount Slim.
7. 02:00
  Tom Stoppard - Where Are They Now?
  An Old Boys reunion dinner inevitably invites echoes from the past.
8. 02:30
  Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
  An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Moonstone—Episode 3
  3/4There are no clues for Sergeant Cuff to work on.
10. 04:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Two Mrs Reeds
  4/5Two women with the same name convalesce in a maternity ward.
11. 04:15
  David Pownall—Barbara Allen
  The tragic tale of Jemmy Grove's unrequited love, inspired by the classic folk song.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Love All
  4/6Safety on the roads, romance in the air and a painful little problem for Mr Long.
13. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.

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