BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 16 October 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 4
  4/5Detective Davidsson takes another step forward in her investigation into Katrine's death.
2. 06:30
  Inside the Cavern
  Midge Ure visits Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles first found fame.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine
  2/6The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share.
4. 07:30
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Maturity
  4/4Nathan decides to prove how mature he is in order to win back the girl that rejected him.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/05/1958
  A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
8. 09:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Anniversary Waltz
  4/4Queasy Wendy tackles party food for Maureen as Robin tries to bond with their foster child
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 2
  2/3It's 1848 and the revolution comes to Lubeck. The story of a German merchant family.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, Shifting Sand
  3/3By Cathy Feeny. A conceptual artist struggles to complete his latest installation.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Duvet Lady
  Wrapped in a duvet, Edna recalls younger days. Will she emerge for an evening engagement?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/05/1958
  A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out
3. 13:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 4
  4/5Detective Davidsson takes another step forward in her investigation into Katrine's death.
4. 13:30
  Inside the Cavern
  Midge Ure visits Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles first found fame.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 9
  9/10Daniel arranges a meeting with Henri Jagot and plays his trump card.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Uniform - Nation and Empire Resplendent
  9/15Not always for camouflage, 19th-century uniforms were vibrant and flattering.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 4
  4/5Elizabeth starts writing her travel journal, but Sam disapproves of her method.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Mark Edmundson - The Death of Sigmund Freud, Episode 4
  4/5Freud is installed in St John's Wood in London, and Salvador Dali comes to tea.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 2
  2/3It's 1848 and the revolution comes to Lubeck. The story of a German merchant family.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—101 Dalmatians and front-line dogs
  Mel Giedroyc with the next chapter of 101 Dalmatians, read by Juliet Stevenson.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
12. 17:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine
  2/6The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Rembrandt
  Artist and sculptor Maggi Hambling nominates Rembrandt as her choice of a great life.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 21/05/1958
  A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out
5. 20:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 4
  4/5Detective Davidsson takes another step forward in her investigation into Katrine's death.
6. 20:30
  Inside the Cavern
  Midge Ure visits Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles first found fame.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, Shifting Sand
  3/3By Cathy Feeny. A conceptual artist struggles to complete his latest installation.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Duvet Lady
  Wrapped in a duvet, Edna recalls younger days. Will she emerge for an evening engagement?
9. 22:00
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Maturity
  4/4Nathan decides to prove how mature he is in order to win back the girl that rejected him.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6The week's stories cobbled together - uninformed, up to the minute, down to the dregs.
11. 23:00
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/7Riot police are called in as the Teddy Bears try to have their picnic.
12. 23:15
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 1, How to Poach an Egg
  1/2Eggs are rather like people - drop them into hot water and they go to pieces.
13. 23:30
  Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/490-something Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 9
  9/10Daniel arranges a meeting with Henri Jagot and plays his trump card.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Uniform - Nation and Empire Resplendent
  9/15Not always for camouflage, 19th-century uniforms were vibrant and flattering.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 4
  4/5Elizabeth starts writing her travel journal, but Sam disapproves of her method.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Mark Edmundson - The Death of Sigmund Freud, Episode 4
  4/5Freud is installed in St John's Wood in London, and Salvador Dali comes to tea.
5. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Rembrandt
  Artist and sculptor Maggi Hambling nominates Rembrandt as her choice of a great life.
7. 02:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 4
  4/5Detective Davidsson takes another step forward in her investigation into Katrine's death.
8. 02:30
  Inside the Cavern
  Midge Ure visits Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles first found fame.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 2
  2/3It's 1848 and the revolution comes to Lubeck. The story of a German merchant family.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, Shifting Sand
  3/3By Cathy Feeny. A conceptual artist struggles to complete his latest installation.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Duvet Lady
  Wrapped in a duvet, Edna recalls younger days. Will she emerge for an evening engagement?
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
13. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine
  2/6The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share.

Friday 17 October 2014