BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 9 April 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 6. Mr Lee Brent
  6/8Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance.
2. 06:30
  Metal at 40
  Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal, the loudest and darkest form of rock.
3. 07:00
  Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh
  3/6Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Intern
  2/6Ed finds himself the oldest intern in town and sharing an office with Ping.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining
  9/13Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household.
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
8. 09:30
  The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas
  3/6Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.
9. 10:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Home to Waggonhouses
  3/3Sarah visits the husband who deserted her, and a long bicycle ride won't deter her.
11. 11:15
  Glyn Hughes - Glorious John
  A music-loving retired lecturer rekindles a childhood sweetheart in his imagination.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining
  9/13Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 6. Mr Lee Brent
  6/8Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance.
4. 13:30
  Metal at 40
  Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal, the loudest and darkest form of rock.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 4
  4/10Bee meets the psychiatrist who saw her sister Tess on the morning before she died.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Feargus O'Connor and the Chartist Land Plan
  4/12The legacy of O'Connor's 1842 plan for poor Britons to plough their own furrow.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 4
  4/5Irene is livid when she hears about Vera's planned MI6 assignment with her son.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 4
  4/5Michael Chabon wonders why men can never admit to being out of their depth.
9. 15:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas
  3/6Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
13. 17:30
  Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh
  3/6Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
  1/2A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Ian Dury
  Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Solicitor's Instructions
  11/13Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining
  9/13Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 6. Mr Lee Brent
  6/8Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance.
6. 20:30
  Metal at 40
  Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal, the loudest and darkest form of rock.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Home to Waggonhouses
  3/3Sarah visits the husband who deserted her, and a long bicycle ride won't deter her.
8. 21:15
  Glyn Hughes - Glorious John
  A music-loving retired lecturer rekindles a childhood sweetheart in his imagination.
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Intern
  2/6Ed finds himself the oldest intern in town and sharing an office with Ping.
10. 22:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Robert Webb
  1/6Rufus Hound is joined by Robert Webb who remembers the highs and lows of being 17.
11. 23:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, July 15th to 19th
  3/4Damien and Anthony go on holiday so that their builder can crack on with the kitchen.
12. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Pigs n Spivs
  2/6The codebreakers run out of rations. Can special new recruit Willis save their bacon?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
  1/2A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ian Dury
  Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 6. Mr Lee Brent
  6/8Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance.
4. 01:30
  Metal at 40
  Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal, the loudest and darkest form of rock.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 4
  4/10Bee meets the psychiatrist who saw her sister Tess on the morning before she died.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Feargus O'Connor and the Chartist Land Plan
  4/12The legacy of O'Connor's 1842 plan for poor Britons to plough their own furrow.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 4
  4/5Irene is livid when she hears about Vera's planned MI6 assignment with her son.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 4
  4/5Michael Chabon wonders why men can never admit to being out of their depth.
9. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
11. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas
  3/6Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.
12. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 3
  3/8The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?
13. 05:30
  Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh
  3/6Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old.

Friday 10 April 2015