BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 2
  2/3The Time Lord is forced to enlist the help of Nazi scientist Dr Elizabeth Klein.
2. 00:30
  Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski
  The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
4. 01:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 1
  1/2Misha Glenny goes to Rome, Sardinia and Milan in pursuit of the Italian nationalist.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 2
  2/10Bee hears the news that she was dreading. Tense psychological thriller.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—William Wordsworth and the Sublime Landscape
  2/12How Wordsworth's poetry has influenced thinking about nature ever since.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 2
  2/5Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 2
  2/5Michael Chabon reflects on his complex relationship with his former father-in-law.
9. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and School
  2/5Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing?
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
  2/2Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
12. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—World Wine Fair, Bristol
  Bristol's World Wine Fair is host to Richard Stilgoe's wit, flair and musings on booze.
13. 05:30
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt
  3/6Ivan's Aunt has some big plans for him...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
2. 06:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
3. 07:00
  London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
  3/4The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
  19/26Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
  10/14British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
7. 09:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
  Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
8. 09:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
9. 10:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
  3/5Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Strange Music
  2/3The story of a young girl's visit to a northern dance hall. Why doesn't she want to dance?
11. 11:15
  Jennie Buckman - Goodbye Moses
  Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost-turned-detective, embarks on a quest to find his killers
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
  19/26Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
  10/14British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
4. 13:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 3
  3/10Bee refuses to believe the police conclusion that her sister Tess killed herself.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—The Sporting Estate
  3/12Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the idea of the sporting estate.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 3
  3/5Still on her package holiday, Vera is abducted by Transylvanian separatists.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
  3/5Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
9. 15:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
  3/5Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
10. 16:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
  Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
11. 16:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
12. 17:00
  London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
  3/4The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
13. 17:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
  3/3The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Smoking
  Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
  19/26Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
  10/14British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
6. 20:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Strange Music
  2/3The story of a young girl's visit to a northern dance hall. Why doesn't she want to dance?
8. 21:15
  Jennie Buckman - Goodbye Moses
  Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost-turned-detective, embarks on a quest to find his killers
9. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
10. 22:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
  2/4Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
11. 23:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6When Eva opens her heart to the press, the rest of the staff get taken to the cleaners.
12. 23:30
  The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us
  3/3A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
  3/3The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Smoking
  Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
4. 01:30
  Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
  2/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 3
  3/10Bee refuses to believe the police conclusion that her sister Tess killed herself.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—The Sporting Estate
  3/12Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the idea of the sporting estate.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 3
  3/5Still on her package holiday, Vera is abducted by Transylvanian separatists.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
  3/5Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
9. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
  3/5Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
  Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
11. 04:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
12. 05:00
  London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
  3/4The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
13. 05:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?

Thursday 9 April 2015