BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 October 2014

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 7
  7/10Lucienne receives one last and unwelcome commission.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult
  7/15In 19th-century Scotland, George IV's endorsement meant tartan and the kilt became cult.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
  2/5Sam spots Debs, his former maid and lover, and is unable to resist following her.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Mark Edmundson - The Death of Sigmund Freud, Episode 2
  2/5The Nazis enter Freud's house in Vienna and he fears for his antiquities.
5. 01:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Spike Milligan
  Spike Milligan explains to Robin Ray why musical moments enrich his life.
7. 02:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 2
  2/5While Joakim tries to come to terms with his wife's death, Hendrik begins housebreaking.
8. 02:30
  Krazy Kat
  Quentin Blake looks at one of the most influential cartoon strips of the 20th century.
9. 03:00
  The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White
  A train, a missing governess and evil Nazi plans for Europe. All aboard....
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, A Modern Love Story
  1/3By Mark Burgess. Lovelorn Sophie awaits the arrival at Tate Modern of her old boyfriend.
11. 04:15
  Martyn Wade - A Home of Their Own
  As Kenneth and Clare move to a smaller house, they get some unexpected visitors.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Jubilee
  1/13Can the dear ladies save the day at the community centre?
13. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
  3/4Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
2. 06:30
  Spitting Images
  Roger Law explores the Chinese fake art industry.
3. 07:00
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
4. 07:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be Better
  4/4Using the Bible, the monarchy and Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy looks at self-improvement.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/9Dr Y's time machine and a crazy audience sing-along.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck, Fred MacAulay and Charlie Brooker.
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 1
  1/3A German family fight to keep their supremacy in the changing world of 1840s Europe.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, The Way to Veritas
  2/3By Roy Apps. An art lover is captivated one of Tate Modern's most celebrated installations
11. 11:15
  Martin Sorrell - Trapped
  The heroes of the great Exeter theatre fire of 1887. Martin Sorrell's recreation of events
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/9Dr Y's time machine and a crazy audience sing-along.
3. 13:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
4. 13:30
  Spitting Images
  Roger Law explores the Chinese fake art industry.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 8
  8/10Plans to break into the Jardin des Plantes advance rapidly.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Black - The Funereal Victorians (and Oscar of course)
  8/15Why did Victorian men dress ready for a funeral? Black embodied power and serious purpose.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Sam asks the King for time off work so that he can go abroad and rest his eyes.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Mark Edmundson - The Death of Sigmund Freud, Episode 3
  3/5Freud's next piece of work is a departure, featuring Topsy the lovable chow.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 1
  1/3A German family fight to keep their supremacy in the changing world of 1840s Europe.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—101 Dalmatians, Michael Rosen and the Russian Winnie the Pooh
  Michael Rosen hunts down one of the best-loved creations of the Soviet era.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.
12. 17:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck, Fred MacAulay and Charlie Brooker.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Voice
  Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/9Dr Y's time machine and a crazy audience sing-along.
5. 20:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
6. 20:30
  Spitting Images
  Roger Law explores the Chinese fake art industry.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, The Way to Veritas
  2/3By Roy Apps. An art lover is captivated one of Tate Modern's most celebrated installations
8. 21:15
  Martin Sorrell - Trapped
  The heroes of the great Exeter theatre fire of 1887. Martin Sorrell's recreation of events
9. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be Better
  4/4Using the Bible, the monarchy and Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy looks at self-improvement.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 3, String Theory and Popular Science Fiction
  2/6Gary Bellamy tries to raise the bar on his phone-in show with a chat about string theory.
11. 23:00
  The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Expo
  5/6Marvel at the meerkats, visit a new theme park... and one man must face 'The Curator'.
12. 23:30
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Eamonn Holmes runs the animal charity telethon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 8
  8/10Plans to break into the Jardin des Plantes advance rapidly.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Black - The Funereal Victorians (and Oscar of course)
  8/15Why did Victorian men dress ready for a funeral? Black embodied power and serious purpose.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
  3/5Sam asks the King for time off work so that he can go abroad and rest his eyes.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Mark Edmundson - The Death of Sigmund Freud, Episode 3
  3/5Freud's next piece of work is a departure, featuring Topsy the lovable chow.
5. 01:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck, Fred MacAulay and Charlie Brooker.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—The Voice
  Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
7. 02:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
8. 02:30
  Spitting Images
  Roger Law explores the Chinese fake art industry.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 1
  1/3A German family fight to keep their supremacy in the changing world of 1840s Europe.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, The Way to Veritas
  2/3By Roy Apps. An art lover is captivated one of Tate Modern's most celebrated installations
11. 04:15
  Martin Sorrell - Trapped
  The heroes of the great Exeter theatre fire of 1887. Martin Sorrell's recreation of events
12. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.
13. 05:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.

Thursday 16 October 2014