BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 22 August 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Beachtime—Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law, Episode 4
  Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
2. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5When his Uncle dies, Pepys goes to his house to find the man's papers in a mess.
3. 00:45
  God's Architect—Pugin and the Building of Romantic Britain
  4/5Pugin's career hits its pinnacle, but sudden changes transform him into a doting father.
4. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, JD Salinger
  6/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp.
5. 01:30
  Great Lives—Louis Armstrong
  Band leader Chris Barber chooses legendary jazz trumpeter, Louis Armstrong.
6. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 3. Murder
  3/4Lady Tresselian is discovered murdered in her bed...
7. 02:30
  The First Pirate
  The story of Captain Plugge's Radio Normandie, the first station to take on the BBC.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, A Cry for Help
  9/10Lizzie Hexam's new life is disrupted when she is tracked down by a figure from her past.
9. 04:00
  Lucy Wood - Diving Belles—The Giant's Boneyard
  3/512-year-old Gog struggles with his mother's insistence that he is part giant.
10. 04:15
  Andy Rashleigh - Be Prepared
  Robert Baden-Powell, scout movement founder, looks back over a life of hope and regrets.
11. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Play On
  6/6School sports day fever starts taking over, but not everyone is infected.
12. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Lights
  4/6Jason tries learning to be cool, but Dave scores an own goal.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 4. Suspicion
  4/4Suspicion has turned on Audrey for the murder. But where is she?
2. 06:30
  Ladybird, Ladybird
  The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?
3. 07:00
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.
4. 07:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas
5. 08:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
7. 09:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4With Nine Below Zero, Phill Jupitus, Josh Widdecombe and Marlon Davies.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
10. 11:00
  Lucy Wood - Diving Belles—Countless Stones
  4/5Questioning her past, Rita sees her future bound to the standing stones above her village.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Atching Tan by Dan Allum
  Lovvie Arkley is torn over marrying her childhood sweetheart or pursuing a career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 4. Suspicion
  4/4Suspicion has turned on Audrey for the murder. But where is she?
4. 13:30
  Ladybird, Ladybird
  The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?
5. 14:00
  Book at Beachtime—Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law, Episode 5
  Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
6. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5For a joke, Pepys steals Sir William's silver tankard and sends an anonymous ransom note.
7. 14:45
  God's Architect—Pugin and the Building of Romantic Britain
  5/5The architect finds a new love, but his professional life declines.
8. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Accents, VW Beetles and Frank Cottrell Boyce
  Richard Hammond reads another chapter of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
10. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
  3/8Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
11. 17:30
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4With Nine Below Zero, Phill Jupitus, Josh Widdecombe and Marlon Davies.
2. 18:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 2, Hallo!
  3/3Stephen Fry says goodbye with the story of 'Hallow!'.
3. 19:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Fridge
  5/6The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 4. Suspicion
  4/4Suspicion has turned on Audrey for the murder. But where is she?
6. 20:30
  Ladybird, Ladybird
  The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?
7. 21:00
  Lucy Wood - Diving Belles—Countless Stones
  4/5Questioning her past, Rita sees her future bound to the standing stones above her village.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Atching Tan by Dan Allum
  Lovvie Arkley is torn over marrying her childhood sweetheart or pursuing a career.
9. 22:00
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas
10. 22:30
  Father Figure—Series 1, Birthday Lunch
  2/4A birthday meal does not go to plan.
11. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Simon Day
  6/6Will the star make it onto the Mallard stage, as himself, before the funding cuts bite?
12. 23:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Unexplained
  6/6The sci-fi star attempts to solve all unsolved mysteries.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Beachtime—Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law, Episode 5
  Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
2. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5For a joke, Pepys steals Sir William's silver tankard and sends an anonymous ransom note.
3. 00:45
  God's Architect—Pugin and the Building of Romantic Britain
  5/5The architect finds a new love, but his professional life declines.
4. 01:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4With Nine Below Zero, Phill Jupitus, Josh Widdecombe and Marlon Davies.
5. 01:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 2, Hallo!
  3/3Stephen Fry says goodbye with the story of 'Hallow!'.
6. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 4. Suspicion
  4/4Suspicion has turned on Audrey for the murder. But where is she?
7. 02:30
  Ladybird, Ladybird
  The story of Ladybird children's books like the Peter and Jane series – what's the future?
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
9. 04:00
  Lucy Wood - Diving Belles—Countless Stones
  4/5Questioning her past, Rita sees her future bound to the standing stones above her village.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Atching Tan by Dan Allum
  Lovvie Arkley is torn over marrying her childhood sweetheart or pursuing a career.
11. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
  3/8Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
12. 05:30
  Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books
  2/6The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.

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