BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 5 November 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
2. 06:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 2
  2/3Nick Barraclough investigates how country music developed in the 60s and 70s.
3. 07:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
4. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Dinner Party
  3/6Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/13A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Charlie Brooker hide truth within the lies.
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ad man Ken struggles with the women in his life, and ex-boss Freddie causes a stir.
9. 10:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Shakespeare in Southampton
  3/3Stephen delves into the mystery of a manuscript that may or may not be by the Bard.
10. 11:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 3
  3/5Katharina is even more distressed by press intrusion and a deluge of abusive letters.
11. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/13A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
3. 13:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
4. 13:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 2
  2/3Nick Barraclough investigates how country music developed in the 60s and 70s.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 3
  3/5Looking after Derek's wife Sukie, salesman Richard is sacked and joins rival firm 'Sucko'.
6. 14:15
  Chinese in Britain—Artistic Pursuits
  8/10Two Chinese writers living in Britain became widely known in the 1930s and 40s.
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Sister
  3/5Lord Monteagle is warned not to go to Parliament. Did Mary send the letter?
8. 14:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—3. Meeting
  3/5In their past, Sheila and John come together as actors, with the promise of something more
9. 15:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Shakespeare in Southampton
  3/3Stephen delves into the mystery of a manuscript that may or may not be by the Bard.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Fireworks, Chris Ryan and the Rat King
  Mel Giedroyc hears the Inheritance Tracks of author Chris Ryan.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/8A day trip to France brings buried memories to the surface for Bernard.
12. 17:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Charlie Brooker hide truth within the lies.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Gossip
  Matthew Parris chinwags about trivia with Jean Binta Breeze, Marina Hyde and Roy Foster.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/13A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
5. 20:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
6. 20:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 2
  2/3Nick Barraclough investigates how country music developed in the 60s and 70s.
7. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 3
  3/5Katharina is even more distressed by press intrusion and a deluge of abusive letters.
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
9. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Dinner Party
  3/6Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 3, Olympics, and Can We Trust the Media?
  5/6Britain's Olympic chances, and can we trust phone-ins? Gary Bellamy takes the calls.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/11/2014
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to John Shuttleworth.
12. 23:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Arthur Smith entertains at his south London home, with Alex Wilson's salsa combo.
13. 23:30
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Shopping channel satire with Greg Proops, Aled Jones, Brian Blessed and Sir Terry Wogan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 3
  3/5Looking after Derek's wife Sukie, salesman Richard is sacked and joins rival firm 'Sucko'.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Artistic Pursuits
  8/10Two Chinese writers living in Britain became widely known in the 1930s and 40s.
3. 00:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Sister
  3/5Lord Monteagle is warned not to go to Parliament. Did Mary send the letter?
4. 00:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—3. Meeting
  3/5In their past, Sheila and John come together as actors, with the promise of something more
5. 01:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Charlie Brooker hide truth within the lies.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Gossip
  Matthew Parris chinwags about trivia with Jean Binta Breeze, Marina Hyde and Roy Foster.
7. 02:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
8. 02:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 2
  2/3Nick Barraclough investigates how country music developed in the 60s and 70s.
9. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Shakespeare in Southampton
  3/3Stephen delves into the mystery of a manuscript that may or may not be by the Bard.
10. 04:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 3
  3/5Katharina is even more distressed by press intrusion and a deluge of abusive letters.
11. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
12. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/8A day trip to France brings buried memories to the surface for Bernard.
13. 05:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.

Thursday 6 November 2014