BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 November 2014

Schedule

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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 6
  6/7Adrian turns 14 at last, but his landmark birthday is nothing like he expected.
2. 00:15
  A History of the Brain—1. A Hole in the Head
  1/10Dr Geoff Bunn reflects on trepanation at the start of his cultural history of the brain.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 6
  6/10With Irene away, Vera invites a tarot card reader onto the show.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—6. Anything You Can Do
  6/9Blake recalls how competition increases between parent and child.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
  3/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Neil Bartlett and Martin Bashir
  Neil and Martin discuss paperbacks by Frederick Rolfe, Richard Ford and Ian McEwan.
7. 02:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 5
  5/6Arthur Simpson witnesses a vicious knife fight and waits for news of Fischer.
8. 02:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Peter Schickele
  1/4Rainer Hersch talks to American satirist Peter Schickele about his musical humour.
9. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—3. The Inheritance
  3/3Conway's acquaintances try to discover if there is any truth in his Shangri-La adventure.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Woolf - Mrs Dalloway's Party, Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street
  1/3Mrs Dalloway runs errands and prepares to host an intriguing party.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Alan Cumming, Jake Chapman, Jan Ravens, The Growlers, PHOX
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Come as You Were
  6/8Bill tries to disrupt Liza and Richard's affair, and gets involved with 'Emma Peel'.
13. 05:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 6
  6/6Arthur Simpson is still on the roof. He has just reluctantly robbed the Treasury.
2. 06:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Anna Russell
  2/4Comedian Rainer Hersch finds out more about the 'diva of the classical music send-up'.
3. 07:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.
4. 07:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Lost and Found
  1/6A flood at Tom's family home makes him reflect on what's important to keep and what isn't.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas
  5/13When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 4
  4/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Spies
  4/6A secret tonic formula is stolen from the brothers' hair salon.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 August 1914 (Season 1 start)
  Folkestone comes to terms with being at the hub of Britain's war effort.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Woolf - Mrs Dalloway's Party, Together and Apart
  2/3Two partygoers chat awkwardly as their internal thoughts are revealed.
11. 11:15
  Sheila Goff - A Long Time Dead
  Cautious Kath is carrying on with her planned girlie weekend, despite a minor hitch.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas
  5/13When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.
3. 13:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 6
  6/6Arthur Simpson is still on the roof. He has just reluctantly robbed the Treasury.
4. 13:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Anna Russell
  2/4Comedian Rainer Hersch finds out more about the 'diva of the classical music send-up'.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 7
  7/7After spending a weekend with Nigel, Adrian is convinced he lives in poverty.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Brain—2. The Blood of the Gladiators
  2/10Dr Geoff Bunn moves on to the debate in Ancient Greece as to the primacy of heart or brain
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 7
  7/10Irene wants to use 'Dales Diaries' to launch an appeal for her son.
8. 14:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—7. Time of Death
  7/9Blake Morrison recalls the passing of his father.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 August 1914 (Season 1 start)
  Folkestone comes to terms with being at the hub of Britain's war effort.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Stephen Moffat and Walt Disney
  A very special tour of Doctor Who's TARDIS and the anniversary of Mickey Mouse.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
  6/13The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
12. 17:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One
  22/26England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas
  5/13When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.
5. 20:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 6
  6/6Arthur Simpson is still on the roof. He has just reluctantly robbed the Treasury.
6. 20:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Anna Russell
  2/4Comedian Rainer Hersch finds out more about the 'diva of the classical music send-up'.
7. 21:00
  Ian McEwan - Atonement—Episode 7
  7/15Briony sets out to search for the missing twins.
8. 21:15
  Sheila Goff - A Long Time Dead
  Cautious Kath is carrying on with her planned girlie weekend, despite a minor hitch.
9. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Lost and Found
  1/6A flood at Tom's family home makes him reflect on what's important to keep and what isn't.
10. 22:30
  The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6It is Sailesh's first day as team leader working at catalogue company Smile5.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—18/11/2014
  Jon Holmes chats to Luisa Omielan.
12. 23:00
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 5
  5/6A tennis battle of the sexes, Jane Austen and TV sleuths.
13. 23:30
  Vent—Series 1, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
  1/6Ben is in a coma. While his family wonder how to wake him up, his mind is busy elsewhere.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 7
  7/7After spending a weekend with Nigel, Adrian is convinced he lives in poverty.
2. 00:15
  A History of the Brain—2. The Blood of the Gladiators
  2/10Dr Geoff Bunn moves on to the debate in Ancient Greece as to the primacy of heart or brain
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 7
  7/10Irene wants to use 'Dales Diaries' to launch an appeal for her son.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—7. Time of Death
  7/9Blake Morrison recalls the passing of his father.
5. 01:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
7. 02:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 6
  6/6Arthur Simpson is still on the roof. He has just reluctantly robbed the Treasury.
8. 02:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Anna Russell
  2/4Comedian Rainer Hersch finds out more about the 'diva of the classical music send-up'.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 August 1914 (Season 1 start)
  Folkestone comes to terms with being at the hub of Britain's war effort.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Woolf - Mrs Dalloway's Party, Together and Apart
  2/3Two partygoers chat awkwardly as their internal thoughts are revealed.
11. 04:15
  Sheila Goff - A Long Time Dead
  Cautious Kath is carrying on with her planned girlie weekend, despite a minor hitch.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
  6/13The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
13. 05:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene.

Wednesday 19 November 2014