BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 6 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 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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Woman Scorned
  3/3The cleric makes a breakthrough in the case, but can he reveal who killed the solicitor?
2. 06:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 3
  3/3Nick Barraclough meets country music's stars behind-the-scenes in Nashville.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion
  5/6A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier?
  An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980
  Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With comedians David Baddiel and Lucy Porter and quiz show presenter Richard Osman.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Family Hold Back
  3/6B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.
9. 10:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 11:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
  4/5Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
11. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier?
  An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980
  Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.
3. 13:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Woman Scorned
  3/3The cleric makes a breakthrough in the case, but can he reveal who killed the solicitor?
4. 13:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 3
  3/3Nick Barraclough meets country music's stars behind-the-scenes in Nashville.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 4
  4/5Looking after Derek's wife Sukie, Richard realises he has fallen in love with her.
6. 14:15
  Chinese in Britain—Screen Beginnings
  9/10A 1958 Ingrid Bergman movie was a major boost for the British Chinese community.
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Princess
  4/5By Louise Ramsden. The plot has failed. Is the King's young daughter now the target?
8. 14:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—4. Rocky Years
  4/5Sheila Hancock's diaries reveal the verdict on John Thaw's cancer.
9. 15:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Meatballs, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Loch Lomond
  Mel Giedroyc hears the story of Ralph Vaughan Williams's World War One.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Crime Fiction
  5/6A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction.
12. 17:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion
  5/6A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With comedians David Baddiel and Lucy Porter and quiz show presenter Richard Osman.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—MR James
  Muriel Gray chooses the ghost story writer MR James.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier?
  An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 14/12/1980
  Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.
5. 20:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Woman Scorned
  3/3The cleric makes a breakthrough in the case, but can he reveal who killed the solicitor?
6. 20:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 3
  3/3Nick Barraclough meets country music's stars behind-the-scenes in Nashville.
7. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
  4/5Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy.
10. 22:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 3, Michael Winner
  1/6Director and restaurant critic Michael Winner tells Rufus Hound about a trip to America.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—06/11/2014
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to John Shuttleworth.
12. 23:00
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4George and Beverly feign death so he can write a book about their children's reactions.
13. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 3
  3/4Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 4
  4/5Looking after Derek's wife Sukie, Richard realises he has fallen in love with her.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Screen Beginnings
  9/10A 1958 Ingrid Bergman movie was a major boost for the British Chinese community.
3. 00:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Princess
  4/5By Louise Ramsden. The plot has failed. Is the King's young daughter now the target?
4. 00:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—4. Rocky Years
  4/5Sheila Hancock's diaries reveal the verdict on John Thaw's cancer.
5. 01:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With comedians David Baddiel and Lucy Porter and quiz show presenter Richard Osman.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—MR James
  Muriel Gray chooses the ghost story writer MR James.
7. 02:00
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Woman Scorned
  3/3The cleric makes a breakthrough in the case, but can he reveal who killed the solicitor?
8. 02:30
  Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 3
  3/3Nick Barraclough meets country music's stars behind-the-scenes in Nashville.
9. 03:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 04:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
  4/5Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
11. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Crime Fiction
  5/6A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction.
13. 05:30
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion
  5/6A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree.

Friday 7 November 2014