BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 7 November 2014

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
2. 06:30
  The Story of Flowers in the Rain
  Tony Blackburn reveals how a PR stunt for The Move's single libelled a prime minister.
3. 07:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
4. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Ship on a Bottle
  6/6After problems assembling his model schooner, Arthur goes in search of a free gift.
5. 08:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, Emperor Jim
  6/6To boost his coffers, the moustachioed monarch has a go at empire-building on the cheap.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Rotten System
  When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?
9. 10:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
  Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
10. 11:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 5
  5/5Ludwig is captured and Katharina is proven innocent, but the tabloid press won't give up.
11. 11:15
  David Pownall - Nyama
  A money-crazed entrepreneur transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, Emperor Jim
  6/6To boost his coffers, the moustachioed monarch has a go at empire-building on the cheap.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Rotten System
  When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.
3. 13:00
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
4. 13:30
  The Story of Flowers in the Rain
  Tony Blackburn reveals how a PR stunt for The Move's single libelled a prime minister.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 5
  5/5Salesman Richard and his workmate's wife Sukie have begun a passionate affair.
6. 14:15
  Chinese in Britain—Peking Duck ... and Chips
  10/10In the early days, the idea of sweet and sour food was enough to make British diners laugh
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Wife
  5/5By Stephanie Dale. Thomas Bates, servant of conspirator Robert Catesby, faces execution.
8. 14:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—5. Clarity
  5/5In the past, John quits alcohol for good. In the present, Sheila grieves at his death.
9. 15:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
  Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Lauren Child, photos of space and drop scones
  Mel Giedroyc enjoys Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's perfect drop scones with pumpkin seeds.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon.
12. 17:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
  6/6Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
3. 19:00
  Jim the Great—Series 1, Emperor Jim
  6/6To boost his coffers, the moustachioed monarch has a go at empire-building on the cheap.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Rotten System
  When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.
5. 20:00
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
6. 20:30
  The Story of Flowers in the Rain
  Tony Blackburn reveals how a PR stunt for The Move's single libelled a prime minister.
7. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 5
  5/5Ludwig is captured and Katharina is proven innocent, but the tabloid press won't give up.
8. 21:15
  David Pownall - Nyama
  A money-crazed entrepreneur transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope.
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Ship on a Bottle
  6/6After problems assembling his model schooner, Arthur goes in search of a free gift.
10. 22:30
  Party—Series 3, The Curry
  1/4The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/11/2014
  Arthur Smith chats to Sam Simmons.
12. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
13. 23:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Pilot
  1/4A Manchester DJ tries to balance love, work, life and everything without much success.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 5
  5/5Salesman Richard and his workmate's wife Sukie have begun a passionate affair.
2. 00:15
  Chinese in Britain—Peking Duck ... and Chips
  10/10In the early days, the idea of sweet and sour food was enough to make British diners laugh
3. 00:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Wife
  5/5By Stephanie Dale. Thomas Bates, servant of conspirator Robert Catesby, faces execution.
4. 00:45
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—5. Clarity
  5/5In the past, John quits alcohol for good. In the present, Sheila grieves at his death.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
6. 01:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
  6/6Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
7. 02:00
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
8. 02:30
  The Story of Flowers in the Rain
  Tony Blackburn reveals how a PR stunt for The Move's single libelled a prime minister.
9. 03:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
  Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
10. 04:00
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 5
  5/5Ludwig is captured and Katharina is proven innocent, but the tabloid press won't give up.
11. 04:15
  David Pownall - Nyama
  A money-crazed entrepreneur transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon.
13. 05:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.

Saturday 8 November 2014