BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 31 October 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, Lovely Little Daisy
  9/10Mark finds the love of his life at last, only to lose it and destroy everything.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Steam and Starch
  4/10Life in the Chinese laundries which sprung up during the first half of the 20th century.
3. 00:30
  Alan Plater - Abandoned Projects—Episode 4
  4/5The playwright recalls a never-realised bleak opera and a film meant to star Rex Harrison.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 4
  4/5Despite fierce opposition from Maria's powerful grandfather, John is determined to marry.
5. 01:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6Victoria Coren Mitchell challenges Mark Steel, Jessica Berens and Christopher Biggins.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Rachel Carson
  Writer Bea Campbell chooses pioneering environmental protection scientist Rachel Carson.
7. 02:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism
  4/5Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.
8. 02:30
  Mirror, Mirror
  The eyes are the windows of the soul, but what happens when they see us from the outside?
9. 03:00
  The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico
  A disfigured artist and a young girl help a wounded bird during Second World War horrors.
10. 04:00
  Gunter Grass - The Tin Drum—Episode 2
  2/2Oskar discovers sex, jazz and the black market. Will his mad drumming make him a star?
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Agroturismo in Irlande
  4/6Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab agritourism grants with both hands.
12. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Siege
  4/6Can Jason patch up his love life with a last-chance date?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
2. 06:30
  Why Is the 1812 So Popular?
  Tchaikovsky himself said his overture had 'no artistic merit', so why is it so popular?
3. 07:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, She's Funny That Way
  6/6Could the return of an old flame mark the end of Roy and George's musical marriage?
4. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Gone Fishing
  5/6Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf.
5. 08:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, The King Jim Abacus Dating Service
  5/6The moustachioed monarch has a go at matchmaking, but warm hearts come with cold feet.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Four Men in a Wellington
  The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.
9. 10:00
  Henry James—The Turn of the Screw
  Are two children possessed? Or is it just the over-active imagination of their governess?
10. 11:00
  Heidi Amsinck - Danish Noir—The Wailing Girl
  3/3A castle guide ponders whether he can make the castle owner believe in ghosts.
11. 11:15
  Julian MacLaren-Ross - I Had to Go Sick
  Will a soldier ever get signed off sick? A tale of service life in the Second World War.
12. 11:40
  Julian MacLaren-Ross - Second Lieutenant Lewis: A Memoir
  World War Two - a soldier recalls an unlikely friendship with Welsh poet Alun Lewis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Director's Commentary
  Andy Hamilton presents a lost episode, plus interviews with Neil Pearson and Kevin McNally
2. 12:45
  Tony Hancock
  Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
4. 13:30
  Why Is the 1812 So Popular?
  Tchaikovsky himself said his overture had 'no artistic merit', so why is it so popular?
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, The Marks of Love
  10/10Jess tells James some home truths.
6. 14:15
  Chinese in Britain—Educated in Britain
  5/10Why so many Chinese sought an education at British universities, particularly in Scotland.
7. 14:30
  Alan Plater - Abandoned Projects—Contrasting Phone Calls and the Beatles
  5/5Two late-night phone calls bring playwright Alan Plater very different news.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 5
  5/5Finally married, the serious production of both paintings and children can now begin.
9. 15:00
  Henry James—The Turn of the Screw
  Are two children possessed? Or is it just the over-active imagination of their governess?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Halloween, cobwebs and kiwi fruit
  Mel Giedroyc is in high spirits as she presents lots of Halloween fun.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Flaming June
  5/6A weekend away in the country and under canvas. Memories will be made of this.
12. 17:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, She's Funny That Way
  6/6Could the return of an old flame mark the end of Roy and George's musical marriage?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
3. 19:00
  Andrew Maxwell's Hallowe'en Hoolie
  The Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell sets out to reclaim Hallowe'en from the Americans.
4. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Gone Fishing
  5/6Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf.
5. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2014, Heat eight
  8/10Eighth heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Arthur Smith.
6. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—31/10/2014
  Arthur Smith chats to Holly Burn.
7. 23:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4
  4/4Martin Bain-Jones is left in the studio, while Craig has a dubious new job.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, The Marks of Love
  10/10Jess tells James some home truths.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Educated in Britain
  5/10Why so many Chinese sought an education at British universities, particularly in Scotland.
3. 00:30
  Alan Plater - Abandoned Projects—Contrasting Phone Calls and the Beatles
  5/5Two late-night phone calls bring playwright Alan Plater very different news.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 5
  5/5Finally married, the serious production of both paintings and children can now begin.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
6. 01:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans
  5/6Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.
7. 02:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
8. 02:30
  Why Is the 1812 So Popular?
  Tchaikovsky himself said his overture had 'no artistic merit', so why is it so popular?
9. 03:00
  Henry James—The Turn of the Screw
  Are two children possessed? Or is it just the over-active imagination of their governess?
10. 04:00
  Heidi Amsinck - Danish Noir—The Wailing Girl
  3/3A castle guide ponders whether he can make the castle owner believe in ghosts.
11. 04:15
  Julian MacLaren-Ross - I Had to Go Sick
  Will a soldier ever get signed off sick? A tale of service life in the Second World War.
12. 04:40
  Julian MacLaren-Ross - Second Lieutenant Lewis: A Memoir
  World War Two - a soldier recalls an unlikely friendship with Welsh poet Alun Lewis.
13. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Flaming June
  5/6A weekend away in the country and under canvas. Memories will be made of this.
14. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, She's Funny That Way
  6/6Could the return of an old flame mark the end of Roy and George's musical marriage?

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