BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 24 October 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, An Accident
  4/10Gilded youth basks in post-exam evenings. But a visit to the country threatens tragedy.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The New Man? - Fashion in the '80s
  14/15How did fashion in the 1980s reflect the greedy consumerism of the times?
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Walker - Scumdog Millionaires, Episode 4
  4/5Tim discovers that the subject of the FSA probe is really his billionaire banker father.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 4
  4/5Personal disasters take their toll, but his latest novel receives the ultimate accolade.
5. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death in Intensive Care
  6/6Crime writers Frances Fyfield and Peter N Walker try to solve a medical mystery.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—CLR James
  Darcus Howe discusses his uncle, the sportsman, writer and revolutionary CLR James.
7. 02:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies
  4/5A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales.
8. 02:30
  This Are 2-Tone
  Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
9. 03:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—1. Inheritance
  1/2Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Glimpse of Stocking, The Hostess With the Mostest
  2/3By Laura Marney. Bus hostess Jill strives to win the monthly customer satisfaction bonus.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Lloyd Peters - Four Steps to Heaven
  Can actor Chris Batty convert to Judaism and win the approval of his girlfriend's parents?
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, More News Than Is Fit to Print
  3/6Jobless Stumpy applies for a post as a journalist with the Vindicator.
13. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Roddy
  3/6Eddie and Maureen Conroy join a book club, but why is Michael so keen to get to work?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand
  5/5With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?
2. 06:30
  Thanks for the Memory
  Nicholas Parsons asks why memory gets worse as we age, meeting experts and performers.
3. 07:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.
4. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, The Curse of Count Arthur
  4/6Arthur and his best pal Barry Cryer lose their tickets for a Hammer Horror convention.
5. 08:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
  4/6The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition
  The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Richard and Maria want to declutter, and Ruby has guinea pig worries.
9. 10:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Glimpse of Stocking, A Silly Gigolo
  3/3By Shena Mackay. A schoolgirl feels the pull of the stage after a humiliating encounter.
11. 11:15
  Ray Jenkins - From the House at the Top of the World—Stolen
  3/3A German archaeologist is drawn into a race to steal Buddhist treasures from the Silk Road
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
  4/6The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition
  The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand
  5/5With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?
4. 13:30
  Thanks for the Memory
  Nicholas Parsons asks why memory gets worse as we age, meeting experts and performers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, Love Is Sacrifice
  5/10James tries to pay his way, and Mark reveals a more dangerous side to his character.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Clothes We're In - The State of Men's Fashion Now
  15/15Laurence finds out what current men's fashion says about the state we are in.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Walker - Scumdog Millionaires, Episode 5
  5/5Tim's father appeals to stop the investigations, but Tim may already know too much.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 5
  5/5In 1983, in a maelstrom of controversy, Golding's book earns global recognition.
9. 15:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Parrots, playground fun and Swallows and Amazons
  Mel Giedroyc looks forward to playtime for some made-up games.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours
  4/6Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.
12. 17:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri
  4/6Clare English speaks to a pioneer of keyhole surgery.
3. 19:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
  4/6The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition
  The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand
  5/5With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?
6. 20:30
  Thanks for the Memory
  Nicholas Parsons asks why memory gets worse as we age, meeting experts and performers.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Glimpse of Stocking, A Silly Gigolo
  3/3By Shena Mackay. A schoolgirl feels the pull of the stage after a humiliating encounter.
8. 21:15
  Ray Jenkins - From the House at the Top of the World—Stolen
  3/3A German archaeologist is drawn into a race to steal Buddhist treasures from the Silk Road
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, The Curse of Count Arthur
  4/6Arthur and his best pal Barry Cryer lose their tickets for a Hammer Horror convention.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2014, Heat seven
  7/10Seventh heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Ed Gamble.
11. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/10/2014
  Arthur Smith chats to Nish Kumar.
12. 23:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3
  3/4Craig and Martin throw a Come As You Aren't party.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, Love Is Sacrifice
  5/10James tries to pay his way, and Mark reveals a more dangerous side to his character.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Clothes We're In - The State of Men's Fashion Now
  15/15Laurence finds out what current men's fashion says about the state we are in.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mike Walker - Scumdog Millionaires, Episode 5
  5/5Tim's father appeals to stop the investigations, but Tim may already know too much.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 5
  5/5In 1983, in a maelstrom of controversy, Golding's book earns global recognition.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering, Chris Corcoran and Tom Allen in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.
6. 01:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri
  4/6Clare English speaks to a pioneer of keyhole surgery.
7. 02:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand
  5/5With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?
8. 02:30
  Thanks for the Memory
  Nicholas Parsons asks why memory gets worse as we age, meeting experts and performers.
9. 03:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—A Glimpse of Stocking, A Silly Gigolo
  3/3By Shena Mackay. A schoolgirl feels the pull of the stage after a humiliating encounter.
11. 04:15
  Ray Jenkins - From the House at the Top of the World—Stolen
  3/3A German archaeologist is drawn into a race to steal Buddhist treasures from the Silk Road
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours
  4/6Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.
13. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, I Could Write a Book
  5/6Roy must face up to life after the loss of Leonard, his beloved trombone.

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