BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 October 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 2
  2/10Daniel reports the theft of irreplaceable fossils to Paris's notorious chief of security.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Stuart Kings - The Crisis in Fashion
  2/15Men's clothing at the court of Charles I betrayed all the tensions of the age.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
  2/5Sam buys a pornographic book in French, but then burns it (after reading).
4. 00:45
  Miles Kington - How Shall I Tell the Dog?—Episode 2
  2/5Things to learn before you die, without leaving home.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—From 15/3/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With Mary Beard, Marcel Theroux, Arthur Smith and Ariel Leve.
6. 01:30
  Musical Legends—Joan Armatrading
  Tom Morton lavishes a little love and affection on the singer-songwriter.
7. 02:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Where's Father Jack?
  1/4A murder unites Detective Inspector Cromwell and convent Mother Helen.
8. 02:30
  The Piano Man
  Philip Pope investigates the story of Paolo Fazioli, who redesigned the grand piano.
9. 03:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 1
  1/2Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough East End school in post-war London
10. 04:00
  Philip Pullman - Grimm Tales—The Musicians of Bremen
  2/5Four unwanted animals decide to take up music.
11. 04:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nunn
  Trevor Nunn chooses the Paul Temple radio theme and a classic by the Beatles.
12. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Lesley Bruce - An Interlude of Men
  Bren and Hilly have always been friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help
13. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Pilot
  A soiree is ruined by Maud's one-woman path of destruction.
14. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings
  2/4Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
2. 06:30
  The Iceman
  Ruth Evans follows two Kenyan snow sculptors as they try to reach the Winter Olympics.
3. 07:00
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Revenge is a gourmet dish best served cold when Martin deceives Charles.
4. 07:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be a Good Citizen
  3/4Jeremy Hardy attempts to understand citizenship, examine the State and spell surveillance.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way
  12/15Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/9London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Phill Jupitus and Catherine Tate talk with deliberate inaccuracy
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Leg model April's snoring inspires ad man Ken's quest to win a nasal spray account.
9. 10:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 11:00
  Philip Pullman - Grimm Tales—The Moon
  3/5A country where the night is always dark and not one star twinkles discovers moonlight.
11. 11:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Hadfield
  The astronaut inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', and passes on 'The Story'.
12. 11:15
  Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots
  Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way
  12/15Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/9London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
3. 13:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
4. 13:30
  The Iceman
  Ruth Evans follows two Kenyan snow sculptors as they try to reach the Winter Olympics.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 3
  3/10The thief makes Daniel a promise, while the chief shows renewed interest in his affairs.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Charles II - Fashion Restored?
  3/15The restoration of Charles II seems to signal a return to the old sartorial order.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Sam and Elizabeth visit the hot springs at Bath. Sam thinks the water isn't clean.
8. 14:45
  Miles Kington - How Shall I Tell the Dog?—Episode 3
  3/5Cancer's infrequently asked questions, and notifying the dog.
9. 15:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Harry Belafonte, blind waterspeed record holder and barefoot walking
  Harry Belafonte shares his Inheritance Tracks, plus more Rooftoppers.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/8Sweethearts Bernard and Iris scour the neighbourhood for his sulking dad.
12. 17:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Revenge is a gourmet dish best served cold when Martin deceives Charles.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Phill Jupitus and Catherine Tate talk with deliberate inaccuracy
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Rules
  Matthew Parris and his guests discuss rules and how to break them.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Bruce's Choice and Start New Series the Burkiss Way
  12/15Long ago in a radio galaxy far away - space film spoofing and the best of 'Brucie'.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/9London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
5. 20:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
6. 20:30
  The Iceman
  Ruth Evans follows two Kenyan snow sculptors as they try to reach the Winter Olympics.
7. 21:00
  Philip Pullman - Grimm Tales—The Moon
  3/5A country where the night is always dark and not one star twinkles discovers moonlight.
8. 21:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Hadfield
  The astronaut inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', and passes on 'The Story'.
9. 21:15
  Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots
  Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer?
10. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be a Good Citizen
  3/4Jeremy Hardy attempts to understand citizenship, examine the State and spell surveillance.
11. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 3, Liberal Agenda of Media
  1/6Too much chatter? And name a new planet on award-winning Gary Bellamy's phone-in.
12. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, And the Winner Is...
  4/6It's Awards Night! Can the Crayon Museum beat off the challenger, the World of Pencils?
13. 23:30
  Buy Me Up TV—Pilot
  Every shopping channel you've ever seen, every product you've never wanted.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 3
  3/10The thief makes Daniel a promise, while the chief shows renewed interest in his affairs.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Charles II - Fashion Restored?
  3/15The restoration of Charles II seems to signal a return to the old sartorial order.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Sam and Elizabeth visit the hot springs at Bath. Sam thinks the water isn't clean.
4. 00:45
  Miles Kington - How Shall I Tell the Dog?—Episode 3
  3/5Cancer's infrequently asked questions, and notifying the dog.
5. 01:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Phill Jupitus and Catherine Tate talk with deliberate inaccuracy
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Rules
  Matthew Parris and his guests discuss rules and how to break them.
7. 02:00
  DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer—Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns
  2/4The theft of a treasure from her convent reunites Mother Helen with DI Cromwell.
8. 02:30
  The Iceman
  Ruth Evans follows two Kenyan snow sculptors as they try to reach the Winter Olympics.
9. 03:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 04:00
  Philip Pullman - Grimm Tales—The Moon
  3/5A country where the night is always dark and not one star twinkles discovers moonlight.
11. 04:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Hadfield
  The astronaut inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', and passes on 'The Story'.
12. 04:15
  Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots
  Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer?
13. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/8Sweethearts Bernard and Iris scour the neighbourhood for his sulking dad.
14. 05:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Revenge is a gourmet dish best served cold when Martin deceives Charles.

Thursday 9 October 2014