BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 1 October 2014

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2014, The American Lover
  2/5Rebecca Hall reads Rose Tremain's shortlisted story about a transgressive love affair.
2. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
  2/5Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.
3. 00:45
  Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 2
  2/5The 1947 play All My Sons achieves major success.
4. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—30/07/2003
  Nigel Rees hosts Martin Kelner, Gervase Phinn, Tricia Stewart and Jayne Tunnicliffe.
5. 01:30
  Musical Legends—Gary Numan
  Gary Numan talks to Tom Morton about electronic music, songwriting and his love of flying.
6. 02:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players
  Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail?
7. 02:30
  The Poetry of History—Series 1, Easter 1916, by WB Yeats
  1/5Jonathan Bate travels to Dublin to investigate the 1916 Easter Rising.
8. 03:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up!
  2/3Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—1989: Writing on the Wall, The Quest for Christa T
  1/3By Christa Wolf. The gulf between the founders of East Germany and the next generation.
10. 04:15
  Clare Seal - Voyages of Descent
  Captain Fitzroy sails to tragedy, as Charles Darwin finds fame.
11. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, A Dick in Shining Armour
  6/6Will pregnant Izzy finally settle down with the man of her dreams?
12. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
2. 06:30
  The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
  2/5Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
3. 07:00
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
4. 07:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears
  2/4In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
  11/15Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/9Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Ad man Ken Handley snags a leggy model to spy on the work of a rival agency.
9. 10:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
  3/3Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
  1/3By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
11. 11:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
  11/15Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/9Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
4. 13:30
  The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
  2/5Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
5. 14:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2014, The Taxidermist's Daughter
  3/5In Francesca Rhydderch's story, set in WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads.
6. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
7. 14:45
  Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 3
  3/5Success sparks fame, money and a meeting with Marilyn Monroe.
8. 15:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
  3/3Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—The Jumblies, Fat Boy Slim and red squirrels
  Mel goes on a hunt for red squirrels and Fatboy Slim reveals his Inheritance Tracks.
10. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
11. 17:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Marriage
  Comedians Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
  11/15Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/9Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
6. 20:30
  The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
  2/5Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
  1/3By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
8. 21:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
9. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears
  2/4In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.
10. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Vidar's birthday celebrations are cut short and a Quester must battle Lord Darkness.
11. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Thing
  3/6Learn about medieval cooking, and view the most precious exhibit.
12. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tasty monologues and sketches with Stephen Frost and guitarist Antonio Forcione.
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Late
1. 00:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2014, The Taxidermist's Daughter
  3/5In Francesca Rhydderch's story, set in WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads.
2. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
3. 00:45
  Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 3
  3/5Success sparks fame, money and a meeting with Marilyn Monroe.
4. 01:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
5. 01:30
  Off the Page—Marriage
  Comedians Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.
6. 02:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
7. 02:30
  The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
  2/5Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
8. 03:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
  3/3Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
9. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
  1/3By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
10. 04:15
  Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
12. 05:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.

Thursday 2 October 2014