BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 November 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 2
  2/7Adrian is heartbroken as new girl Pandora makes a beeline for his best friend.
2. 00:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
5. 01:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
  The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
7. 02:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
  1/6Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
8. 02:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 2
  2/2Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
  2/3Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
10. 04:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—The Stoat
  A man compares a stoat's quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his father.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, a Manager's Wife
  A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
  5/13Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
13. 05:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 2
  2/6Arthur Simpson is interrogated by Turkish security for unintentional arms smuggling.
2. 06:30
  Shots from the Hip
  Andrew Collins looks at the changing world of the music critic.
3. 07:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
4. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Wedding
  4/6Anthony is thrilled to be best man at a wedding, but Damien does not share his joy.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 1
  3/7All about 'things' and spoofing Just a Minute.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/13Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
8. 09:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Show Me You Care
  1/4Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The Die-Hards Go into Action
  3/3As retired merchant Dickson McCunn's mission is concluded, he commits an assault.
10. 11:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—A Slip Up
  A retired Irishman sustains himself by imagining working the farm he lost back home.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Ed Harris - Troll
  Olivia finds a troll under her mother's kitchen sink. A troll to whom she made a promise.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 1
  3/7All about 'things' and spoofing Just a Minute.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/13Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.
3. 13:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 2
  2/6Arthur Simpson is interrogated by Turkish security for unintentional arms smuggling.
4. 13:30
  Shots from the Hip
  Andrew Collins looks at the changing world of the music critic.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 3
  3/7Adrian's parents start to argue and he uncovers a shocking secret about his mum.
6. 14:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 3
  3/5Double agent 'Fritz' prepares to sabotage a British plane factory. Read by Damian Lewis.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit
  3/10Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.
8. 14:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping
  3/9Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The Die-Hards Go into Action
  3/3As retired merchant Dickson McCunn's mission is concluded, he commits an assault.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Andy Bell and Hardworking Horses
  Mel Giedroyc uncovers the Inheritance Tracks of Erasure singer Andy Bell.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/8Iris is proper poorly, but not quite as poorly as Wilf thinks she is.
12. 17:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Obsession
  John Cooper Clarke, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears join Matthew for some intense interest.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 1
  3/7All about 'things' and spoofing Just a Minute.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/13Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.
5. 20:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 2
  2/6Arthur Simpson is interrogated by Turkish security for unintentional arms smuggling.
6. 20:30
  Shots from the Hip
  Andrew Collins looks at the changing world of the music critic.
7. 21:00
  Ian McEwan - Atonement—Episode 3
  3/15The temperature rises as the afternoon turns to evening on the Tallis's Surrey estate.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Ed Harris - Troll
  Olivia finds a troll under her mother's kitchen sink. A troll to whom she made a promise.
9. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Wedding
  4/6Anthony is thrilled to be best man at a wedding, but Damien does not share his joy.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 3, Bad Manners and Modern Liberal Parenting
  6/6Britain's got bad manners - should we bring back hanging? Gary Bellamy takes the calls.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/11/2014
  Diane Morgan chats to Mr B, the Gentleman Rhymer.
12. 23:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze.
13. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 1, Leslie Phillips
  1/5Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 3
  3/7Adrian's parents start to argue and he uncovers a shocking secret about his mum.
2. 00:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 3
  3/5Double agent 'Fritz' prepares to sabotage a British plane factory. Read by Damian Lewis.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 3. Visit
  3/10Irene is determined to play a starring role in Vera's TV show.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—3. Camping
  3/9Blake Morrison recalls being taken as a boy on a 'manly' camping trip.
5. 01:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Obsession
  John Cooper Clarke, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears join Matthew for some intense interest.
7. 02:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 2
  2/6Arthur Simpson is interrogated by Turkish security for unintentional arms smuggling.
8. 02:30
  Shots from the Hip
  Andrew Collins looks at the changing world of the music critic.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The Die-Hards Go into Action
  3/3As retired merchant Dickson McCunn's mission is concluded, he commits an assault.
10. 03:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Sue Townsend
  The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday and passes on Ben E King.
11. 04:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—A Slip Up
  A retired Irishman sustains himself by imagining working the farm he lost back home.
12. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Ed Harris - Troll
  Olivia finds a troll under her mother's kitchen sink. A troll to whom she made a promise.
13. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/8Iris is proper poorly, but not quite as poorly as Wilf thinks she is.
14. 05:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.

Thursday 13 November 2014