BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 19 September 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Guy Meredith - Mad, Bad
  Two self-obsessed writers clash over rival Byron biographies via answerphone.
2. 06:30
  The Internet: The Last 20th-Century Battleground—Episode 1
  1/2Douglas Adams considers a global explosion in communication from a virtual world.
3. 07:00
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.
4. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Kevin Eldon interviews Mark Steel
  5/6The comic actor and the stand-up comedian meet in the tag-team talk show.
5. 08:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 4
  Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Mel Giedroyc, Peter Baynham and Richard Herring.
8. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The sports agent is after a new cricketer, but his colleagues have concerns.
9. 10:00
  Alice's Friend
  Trouble ensues when Len takes a job as a chauffeur for 84-year-old Alice.
10. 11:00
  Winifred Holtby - Why Herbert Killed His Mother
  Very beautiful as a baby, Herbert turns out to be a very different adult.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Nancy Harris - Love in a Glass Jar
  Strangers Eve and Patrick meet in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
3. 13:00
  Guy Meredith - Mad, Bad
  Two self-obsessed writers clash over rival Byron biographies via answerphone.
4. 13:30
  The Internet: The Last 20th-Century Battleground—Episode 1
  1/2Douglas Adams considers a global explosion in communication from a virtual world.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 10
  Reeling from her shock discovery, Mary must make a life-changing decision.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 10
  10/10Tom visits Bermuda itself to experience first-hand accounts of seemingly strange events.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 5
  5/5By the end of the year deaths from the plague are decreasing, and London starts to recover
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 5
  5/5Different kinds of families are constructed or conceived in different ways.
9. 15:00
  Alice's Friend
  Trouble ensues when Len takes a job as a chauffeur for 84-year-old Alice.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—International Talk Like a Pirate Day - aaaarrrr!!
  Mel sings a sea shanty and goes night-time badger spotting.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Other Married Man
  7/8Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.
12. 17:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 4
  Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Mel Giedroyc, Peter Baynham and Richard Herring.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Ian Ritchie
  4/5The man who pioneered the first web browser but passed on the chance of making millions.
3. 19:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
5. 20:00
  Guy Meredith - Mad, Bad
  Two self-obsessed writers clash over rival Byron biographies via answerphone.
6. 20:30
  The Internet: The Last 20th-Century Battleground—Episode 1
  1/2Douglas Adams considers a global explosion in communication from a virtual world.
7. 21:00
  Winifred Holtby - Why Herbert Killed His Mother
  Very beautiful as a baby, Herbert turns out to be a very different adult.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Nancy Harris - Love in a Glass Jar
  Strangers Eve and Patrick meet in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation.
9. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Kevin Eldon interviews Mark Steel
  5/6The comic actor and the stand-up comedian meet in the tag-team talk show.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2014, Heat two
  2/10Second heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. Hosted by Chris Ramsey.
11. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/09/2014
  Arthur Smith chats to Al Lubel.
12. 23:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Alternative therapies in ER, and it's Bhangraman to the rescue.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 10
  Reeling from her shock discovery, Mary must make a life-changing decision.
2. 00:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 10
  10/10Tom visits Bermuda itself to experience first-hand accounts of seemingly strange events.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 6, Episode 5
  5/5By the end of the year deaths from the plague are decreasing, and London starts to recover
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Andrew Solomon - Far From the Tree, Episode 5
  5/5Different kinds of families are constructed or conceived in different ways.
5. 01:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 4
  Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Mel Giedroyc, Peter Baynham and Richard Herring.
6. 01:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Ian Ritchie
  4/5The man who pioneered the first web browser but passed on the chance of making millions.
7. 02:00
  Guy Meredith - Mad, Bad
  Two self-obsessed writers clash over rival Byron biographies via answerphone.
8. 02:30
  The Internet: The Last 20th-Century Battleground—Episode 1
  1/2Douglas Adams considers a global explosion in communication from a virtual world.
9. 03:00
  Alice's Friend
  Trouble ensues when Len takes a job as a chauffeur for 84-year-old Alice.
10. 04:00
  Winifred Holtby - Why Herbert Killed His Mother
  Very beautiful as a baby, Herbert turns out to be a very different adult.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Nancy Harris - Love in a Glass Jar
  Strangers Eve and Patrick meet in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Other Married Man
  7/8Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.
13. 05:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 6
  6/6The coffee tin containing half the company profits is missing.

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