BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 November 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Episode 2
  2/10Intrigued by his parents' behaviour, Adrian realises there's something he hasn't yet seen.
2. 00:15
  A History of the Brain—4. Spirits in the Material World
  4/10Thomas Willis's pioneering attempt to correlate brain anatomy with function.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 9
  9/10Vera's family works out their problems on live television.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—9. The Chandelier
  9/9Blake remembers his father's final visit to London.
5. 01:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell gets Germaine Greer, Phil Hammond and Rufus Hound to commit heresy
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Benedict Spinoza
  Nobel Prize-winning chemist Sir Harry Kroto chooses the philosopher Benedict Spinoza.
7. 02:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 2. Concerning Ted Angus
  2/8The suave sleuth tries connecting the kidnap with a body.
8. 02:30
  All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order—Spike Jones
  4/4Rainer Hersch finds out more about the 40s and 50s American big-band musical comic.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—18-22 August 1914
  Folkestone welcomes the first wave of Belgian refugees, fleeing the war.
10. 04:00
  Original Shorts—Series 4, Angels
  1/5By Adam Thorpe. Dominique dreams of an angel. Is it a vision, or merely indigestion?
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, The Year My Mother Went Missing
  2/3It's not the first time Ruthie's mother has gone missing, but usually she leaves a note.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 3, Time Shift
  1/6Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover.
13. 05:30
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
2. 06:30
  Celebrating Cecilia!
  Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
3. 07:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe
  3/5Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes
4. 07:30
  Hal—Series 1, Career
  1/4Hal has planned a getaway, but has to act as a stand-in speaker at his daughter's school.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—25-29 August 1914
  With the first war-wounded arriving home, the locals attempt to boost morale.
10. 11:00
  Original Shorts—Series 4, Keeping Mum
  2/5By Rob Green. In spite of her mother, kindly Brenda is still hoping to find her Rock.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, A Telegram From the Queen
  3/3For Alice's 100th birthday present, Ruthie sets out to put her family back together again.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
4. 13:30
  Celebrating Cecilia!
  Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Episode 3
  3/10Adrian's mother is pregnant, and there's a battle to choose the family holiday.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Brain—5. The Spark of Being
  5/10Dr Geoff Bunn examines the influence of the 18th-century preoccupation with electricity.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 10
  10/10How will the relationship merry-go-round resolve itself?
8. 14:45
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—Her Turn
  When her husband's colliery goes on strike, a wife tries to gain a share of his strike pay
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—25-29 August 1914
  With the first war-wounded arriving home, the locals attempt to boost morale.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—City horses and pet names
  Mel Giedroyc is mucking about with a tour of the city horse stables in Hyde Park.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations
  2/8Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances.
12. 17:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe
  3/5Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Andrew O'Hagan
  2/8The Scottish author talks about nurturing a love of books with only a phone book at home.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
  4/16When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
6. 20:30
  Celebrating Cecilia!
  Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
7. 21:00
  Ian McEwan - Atonement—Episode 10
  10/15The retreat to Dunkirk means Robbie's fortunes hang in the balance.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, A Telegram From the Queen
  3/3For Alice's 100th birthday present, Ruthie sets out to put her family back together again.
9. 22:00
  Hal—Series 1, Career
  1/4Hal has planned a getaway, but has to act as a stand-in speaker at his daughter's school.
10. 22:30
  Party—Series 3, The Splits
  3/4The young idealists are on their way to research for the upcoming by-election.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/11/2014
  Arthur Smith chats to Nina Conti.
12. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie
  3/4Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A sudden event causes a lifestyle rethink for the Manchester DJ. Stars Justin Moorhouse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Episode 3
  3/10Adrian's mother is pregnant, and there's a battle to choose the family holiday.
2. 00:15
  A History of the Brain—5. The Spark of Being
  5/10Dr Geoff Bunn examines the influence of the 18th-century preoccupation with electricity.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, Episode 10
  10/10How will the relationship merry-go-round resolve itself?
4. 00:45
  Short stories by DH Lawrence—Her Turn
  When her husband's colliery goes on strike, a wife tries to gain a share of his strike pay
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
6. 01:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Andrew O'Hagan
  2/8The Scottish author talks about nurturing a love of books with only a phone book at home.
7. 02:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
8. 02:30
  Celebrating Cecilia!
  Soprano Catherine Bott asks why St Cecilia still inspires composers and musicians.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—25-29 August 1914
  With the first war-wounded arriving home, the locals attempt to boost morale.
10. 04:00
  Original Shorts—Series 4, Keeping Mum
  2/5By Rob Green. In spite of her mother, kindly Brenda is still hoping to find her Rock.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, A Telegram From the Queen
  3/3For Alice's 100th birthday present, Ruthie sets out to put her family back together again.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations
  2/8Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances.
13. 05:30
  Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe
  3/5Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes

Saturday 22 November 2014