BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 3 January 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
  5/5By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Violence
  15/30Amanda Vickery reveals the dark side of private life, and how the home became a trap.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
  5/10George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
4. 00:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—5. Adulation and Farewells
  5/5Adulation and farewells for Britain's great novelist.
5. 01:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6David Eagleman, Neil Gaiman and Sarah Millican add to the collection.
6. 01:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Quintin Jardine
  8/8Crime writer Quintin Jardine tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
7. 02:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet
  4/4Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
8. 02:30
  Laughter Close To Tears
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
9. 03:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Arrives
  1/6Heir to crumbling stone and ancient ritual, the idiosyncratic life of Titus Groan begins.
10. 04:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Nightingale and the Rose
  A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love.
11. 04:15
  Bonnie Greer - Rosa Parks
  Arrested in Alabama over bus segregation, Rosa Park symbolised American Civil Rights.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  7/8Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV and every other subject.
13. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
  4/4Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  10/25The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
  A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
2. 07:30
  Back to Front—Series 1, 1963
  1/3The 1963 headline makers knocked off the newspaper front pages by Henry Cooper.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
  Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
4. 08:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
5. 09:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
  A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
  A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
2. 13:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
  4/4Valeria tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
3. 14:00
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
4. 14:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  1/6David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
5. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
  Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
6. 15:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
7. 16:00
  Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
  A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
8. 17:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bram Stoker - Dracula—2. The Warmth of Strangers
  2/2Lucy Westenra is dead, but Professor Van Helsing is determined to find out how she died.
2. 19:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
  A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
3. 22:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 2
  2/6Rhod is joined by Greg Davies, Sarah Millican and Russell Kane, plus music from Athlete.
4. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Isaac Newton
  3/6The comedian offers his assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists.
5. 23:30
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
  3/4The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.
6. 23:45
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Faye has money troubles, so she hopes her mum will lend her £10,000.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bram Stoker - Dracula—2. The Warmth of Strangers
  2/2Lucy Westenra is dead, but Professor Van Helsing is determined to find out how she died.(R)
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
  Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
3. 01:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
4. 02:00
  Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
  A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
5. 03:15
  The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
  4/4Valeria tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
6. 04:00
  Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
  A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
7. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.

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