BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 September 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 8
  Witnessing bloodshed and horror on a wrecking trip, Mary escapes to seek help.
2. 00:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 8
  8/10Tom compares the supposedly inexplicable disappearances with the lost kingdom of Atlantis.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 3
  3/5Sam is busy with navy work, since England is now at war with the Dutch.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 3
  3/5A child of exceptional ability can present as many challenges to parents as any disability
5. 01:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Moral and ethical posers for John Finnemore, Danielle Ward, Alun Cochrane and Ann Leslie.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Gambling
  Victoria Coren, Henry Peevers and Jude Collins discuss the eternal appeal of Lady Luck.
7. 02:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 8. Person Unknown
  8/8The detective and his wife arrive at the factory, in the gripping climax to the mystery.
8. 02:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 3
  3/4Douglas Adams looks at how new technology is changing film and television.
9. 03:00
  Blithe Spy: Noel Coward
  The Nazis are in New York - Noel Coward turns spy to battle for Britain.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, The Gift
  2/3By Santa Montefiore. Cara attends the sick bed of the man who broke her teenaged heart.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Terri-Ann Brumby - The Benefit of Time
  Through past-life hypnosis, Debbie has come to believe she used to be Anne Boleyn.
12. 05:00
  Hats Off—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Maureen Lipman reinterprets the monologues, letters and songs of Joyce Grenfell.
13. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours
  6/6Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Clean Up
  Tom leads his neighbourhood OAPs in a drive to tidy up, but they need an incentive.
2. 06:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 4
  4/4What may the digital future hold? Computers as tiny as the fluff in our pockets?
3. 07:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 3, In the Doghouse
  2/4Wet noses and wagging tails. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. With Felicity Montagu.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Edinburgh 2012
  John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from Edinburgh.
5. 08:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Purity League
  7/10Things look tricky for Percy following Horace's morality drive.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 16/04/1958
  Dick dreams of Persia, and Eth is agitated in The Glums.
7. 09:00
  Too Much Information—Episode 4
  4/4Waft Tourist Information resurrects an old Waft tradition, the Day of the Pie.
8. 09:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  6/6The comedian ponders the journey of life to adulthood.
9. 10:00
  David Wade - Power of Attorney
  Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Thursdays
  3/3By Adele Parks. A single friend's advice causes married Ginny to make a startling decision
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Ewa Banaszkiewicz - SBLT (Single But Living Together)
  A separated couple attempt to live together, but sticking to a list of rules proves hard.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Purity League
  7/10Things look tricky for Percy following Horace's morality drive.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 16/04/1958
  Dick dreams of Persia, and Eth is agitated in The Glums.
3. 13:00
  Clean Up
  Tom leads his neighbourhood OAPs in a drive to tidy up, but they need an incentive.
4. 13:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 4
  4/4What may the digital future hold? Computers as tiny as the fluff in our pockets?
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 9
  Mary decides to turn to Squire Bassat for assistance, but makes a shocking discovery.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 9
  9/10Tom uncovers hard evidence that may explain the strange 1940s disappearance of two planes.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 4
  4/5In spite of sickness and fear around him, Sam has one of the best nights of his life.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 4
  4/5What happens to an ordinary family when a child commits extreme criminal behaviour?
9. 15:00
  David Wade - Power of Attorney
  Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Tom Palmer, ferrets and icing
  Mel Giedroyc discovers the origins of icing for cakes.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bed and Breakfast
  4/6When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities.
12. 17:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 3, In the Doghouse
  2/4Wet noses and wagging tails. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. With Felicity Montagu.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Too Much Information—Episode 4
  4/4Waft Tourist Information resurrects an old Waft tradition, the Day of the Pie.
2. 18:30
  Bookclub—Douglas Adams
  James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Douglas Adams about Hitchhiker's Guide.
3. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 16/04/1958
  Dick dreams of Persia, and Eth is agitated in The Glums.
4. 20:00
  Clean Up
  Tom leads his neighbourhood OAPs in a drive to tidy up, but they need an incentive.
5. 20:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 4
  4/4What may the digital future hold? Computers as tiny as the fluff in our pockets?
6. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Thursdays
  3/3By Adele Parks. A single friend's advice causes married Ginny to make a startling decision
7. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Ewa Banaszkiewicz - SBLT (Single But Living Together)
  A separated couple attempt to live together, but sticking to a list of rules proves hard.
8. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Edinburgh 2012
  John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from Edinburgh.
9. 22:30
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5An unusual doctor, the perils of parenthood and faking it as a boxer.
10. 23:00
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/7Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
11. 23:15
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 2
  2/5Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, when a girl caused excitement and self-loathing.
12. 23:30
  Pleased to Meet You—Pilot
  90-something good-time girl Dora Dale tells some wild tales from her star-strewn past.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 9
  Mary decides to turn to Squire Bassat for assistance, but makes a shocking discovery.
2. 00:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 9
  9/10Tom uncovers hard evidence that may explain the strange 1940s disappearance of two planes.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 4
  4/5In spite of sickness and fear around him, Sam has one of the best nights of his life.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 4
  4/5What happens to an ordinary family when a child commits extreme criminal behaviour?
5. 01:00
  Too Much Information—Episode 4
  4/4Waft Tourist Information resurrects an old Waft tradition, the Day of the Pie.
6. 01:30
  Bookclub—Douglas Adams
  James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Douglas Adams about Hitchhiker's Guide.
7. 02:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future—Episode 4
  4/4What may the digital future hold? Computers as tiny as the fluff in our pockets?
8. 03:00
  David Wade - Power of Attorney
  Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Little More Love in the Afternoon, Thursdays
  3/3By Adele Parks. A single friend's advice causes married Ginny to make a startling decision
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Ewa Banaszkiewicz - SBLT (Single But Living Together)
  A separated couple attempt to live together, but sticking to a list of rules proves hard.
11. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 2, Bed and Breakfast
  4/6When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities.
12. 05:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 3, In the Doghouse
  2/4Wet noses and wagging tails. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. With Felicity Montagu.

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