BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 22 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 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
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Fletcher - Contraband
  A troop of hussars encounter an African warrioress. 18th century adventure.
2. 07:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, David Blunkett
  3/6The politician takes Wendy Robbins to the boarding schools for the blind that he attended.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Sport in Film
  Colin Shindler looks back at what's been won and lost when sport hits the big screen.
4. 09:00
  Paul O'Grady Stands Up for Liverpool
  Liverpudlian Paul O'Grady celebrates Merseyside's funny men and women.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Inquest: Day One to Five (Omnibus)
  Drama following the inquest into the death of a female soldier.
2. 13:15
  John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey—Rumpole and the Scales of Justice
  2/4The barrister's love for Othello and his shady contacts help him defend a policeman.
3. 14:00
  Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Belfast
  4/6The cult BBC Radio 1 series hits Queen's University Belfast.
4. 14:30
  The Harpoon—Christmas Special
  A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys. Starring Peter Baynham.
5. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Sport in Film
  Colin Shindler looks back at what's been won and lost when sport hits the big screen.
6. 16:00
  John Fletcher - Contraband
  A troop of hussars encounter an African warrioress. 18th century adventure.
7. 17:30
  Hal—Series 1, Career
  1/4Hal has planned a getaway, but has to act as a stand-in speaker at his daughter's school.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance
  4/6Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
2. 18:30
  Planet B—Series 3, The Pirate Islands
  2/5Medley and Kip must battle island inhabitants to save Planet B.
3. 19:00
  Paul O'Grady Stands Up for Liverpool
  Liverpudlian Paul O'Grady celebrates Merseyside's funny men and women.
4. 22:00
  Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Intelligence
  3/6Can intelligence ever be a curse? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
5. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Armando's radio drop-in centre tackles the thorny issues of TV weather and the election.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/11/2014
  Arthur Smith chats again to Nina Conti.
7. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The Industrial Revolution
  4/6The radical comedian reassesses a period of major change in Britain.
8. 23:30
  Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Truth
  6/6The cartoonist boldly tells the truth to end his series. A less-than-wise career move?
9. 23:45
  No Tomatoes—World Weary
  4/6It's snow jokes from Paul Copley and Helen Moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance
  4/6Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
2. 00:30
  Planet B—Series 3, The Pirate Islands
  2/5Medley and Kip must battle island inhabitants to save Planet B.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Sport in Film
  Colin Shindler looks back at what's been won and lost when sport hits the big screen.
4. 02:00
  Inquest: Day One to Five (Omnibus)
  Drama following the inquest into the death of a female soldier.
5. 03:15
  John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey—Rumpole and the Scales of Justice
  2/4The barrister's love for Othello and his shady contacts help him defend a policeman.
6. 04:00
  John Fletcher - Contraband
  A troop of hussars encounter an African warrioress. 18th century adventure.
7. 05:30
  Hal—Series 1, Career
  1/4Hal has planned a getaway, but has to act as a stand-in speaker at his daughter's school.

Sunday 23 November 2014