BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 November 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 1
  1/5Richard is eking out an existence in a boarding house.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Feet Unbound
  6/10Anna Chen hears of one young woman who walked all the way to Britain from Hubei.
3. 00:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Pilgrim
  1/5By Theresa Heskins. Could Ann Vaux, cousin of the conspirator Robert Catesby, be involved?
4. 00:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—1. Early Days
  1/5Sheila Hancock reads her own and husband John's life stories, framed by her diaries.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Graeme Garden and Helen Lederer
  Graeme and Helen discuss books by Laurie Graham, Richard Feynman and Julian Barnes.(R)
7. 02:00
  Angela Carter - Lizzie's Tiger
  The infamous Lizzie Borden, imagined as a four-year-old having an encounter at the circus.
8. 02:30
  The New Look
  Malcolm McLaren celebrates the life of fashion designer Christian Dior.
9. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
  1/3Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
10. 04:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 1
  1/5A forensic insight into the corrosive impact of tabloid press journalism on one woman.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Hayley Mills, Micky Flanagan, John Dagleish, Dickie Beau, Tuneyards, John Shuttleworth
  Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace present an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Laugh and Marriage
  4/8Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires.
13. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
2. 06:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
  1/3Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
3. 07:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money
  3/4Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Women on Board
  3/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—The Nits
  2/6The brothers' salon is swamped by kids and some uninvited visitors.
9. 10:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
10. 11:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
  2/5Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
11. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Women on Board
  3/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
3. 13:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
4. 13:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
  1/3Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 2
  2/5Salesman Richard meets his colleague's wife, and they all start going about together.
6. 14:15
  Chinese in Britain—Mixed Blessings
  7/10Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women.
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Mother
  2/5By Deborah Catesby. Robert Catesby's mother is concerned about her son's plans.
8. 14:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—2. Stage
  2/5Sheila recalls her determination to go on the stage while her diaries record John's health
9. 15:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Doctor Who, Jon Culshaw and NASA on Mars
  Mel Giedroyc meets the Doctor Who special effects department.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
  4/13A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
12. 17:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Thora Hird
  Thora Hird shares the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Women on Board
  3/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
5. 20:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
6. 20:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
  1/3Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
7. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
  2/5Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money
  3/4Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
10. 22:30
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Malcolm loses his registrar mojo when his ex-girlfriend arrives to register her marriage.
11. 23:00
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3
  3/6A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen.
12. 23:30
  Masala FM—Episode 5
  5/6When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 2
  2/5Salesman Richard meets his colleague's wife, and they all start going about together.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Mixed Blessings
  7/10Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women.
3. 00:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Mother
  2/5By Deborah Catesby. Robert Catesby's mother is concerned about her son's plans.
4. 00:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—2. Stage
  2/5Sheila recalls her determination to go on the stage while her diaries record John's health
5. 01:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Thora Hird
  Thora Hird shares the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears.
7. 02:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
8. 02:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
  1/3Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
9. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
10. 04:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
  2/5Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
11. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
  4/13A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
13. 05:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.

Wednesday 5 November 2014