BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 24 January 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 5
  5/10Edwin discovers that Violet has been keeping a surprising secret from him.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Alternative Homes
  30/30Historian Amanda Vickery reflects on the enduring pull of a home of one's own.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Inheritance
  5/5Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read.
4. 00:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—5. Phantom
  5/5Michael Crawford on the tribulations and ultimate triumph of Phantom of the Opera.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
6. 01:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
  2/3Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
7. 02:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
  2/2When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
8. 02:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—1-5 December 1914 (Season 2 start)
  Everyone is looking to do their bit for the war effort.
10. 04:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Under Covers
  5/5Mrs Evans's bra has blown off the washing line. Two teenage girls nearby enjoy her plight.
11. 04:15
  Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
  Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, In the News
  2/6A lesson on facts and opinions is followed by a brutal example at the school gate.
13. 05:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Sticky End
  25/25The thrilling conclusion to this space adventure with the World's Most Fabulous Man.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
  What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
2. 07:15
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
3. 07:30
  Faking the Classics—Shakespeare
  1/2How fraudsters have set out to fool us with counterfeits passed off as work of the Bard.
4. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
  Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
5. 09:00
  Poetry Puh-lease
  Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/3Chip's scam website comes to an abrupt end.
2. 13:05
  Inheritance Tracks—Jennifer Saunders
  Jennifer Saunders picks music from Spike Milligan and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.
3. 13:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
4. 14:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
  1/20Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
5. 14:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
  Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
  Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
7. 16:00
  Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
  What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
8. 17:15
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
9. 17:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—Time Slip
  Paul Williamson arrives home, only to find himself already there. What is going on?
2. 19:00
  Poetry Puh-lease
  Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
3. 22:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Shappi Khorsandi, Sarah Millican and music from Neil Hannon.
4. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/01/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Josie Long.
5. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Napoleon Bonaparte
  6/6Humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor.
6. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Education
  1/6Exploring a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Time Slip
  Paul Williamson arrives home, only to find himself already there. What is going on?
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
  Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
3. 02:00
  Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections Omnibus—Episode 3
  3/3Chip's scam website comes to an abrupt end.
4. 03:05
  Inheritance Tracks—Jennifer Saunders
  Jennifer Saunders picks music from Spike Milligan and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.
5. 03:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
  3/6Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
6. 04:00
  Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
  What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
7. 05:15
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
8. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.

Sunday 25 January 2015