BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 27 April 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Sarah Jane Adventures—The Glittering Storm
  After disturbing a burglar, Sarah Jane Smith investigates a mysterious clinic.
2. 01:00
  Beasts on the Lawn by Saki (Omnibus)
  Five short stories by Saki restaged in a modern day wealthy gated-community.
3. 02:15
  Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 3
  3/4Kenneth Williams talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
4. 02:30
  Vesna Goldsworthy - Gorsky—Episode 2
  2/2Nick agrees to the plan to meet with Natalia, sparking a lavish refurb at the bookshop.
5. 03:45
  Afternoon Reading—Sylvia Townsend Warner - Winter in the Air and Other Stories, Idenborough
  3/3Amabel recalls an idyllic weekend spent in the English countryside 20 years before.
6. 04:00
  Eric Pringle - Gracie—As You Wave Me Goodbye
  2/2Will Gracie wed her 'Svengali'? And will her marriage be as successful as her career?
7. 05:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Colour Me Wow
  5/6Beauty has a particularly difficult client, but is distracted by her new business venture.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Little Boy Blue
  1/6PC Dixon probes one-time bad boy Geoff. Is he back to his old ways?
2. 06:30
  Laugh Out Loud
  How much of ourselves do we reveal when we laugh? With Paul Merton and Mark Steel.
3. 07:00
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.
4. 07:30
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sorry Wrong Number
  15/20A German plane crash activates the platoon's phone box drill.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
8. 09:30
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
9. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 11:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Café Society
  1/5A raw and poignant short story about motherhood and the elusive work-life balance.
11. 11:15
  Martyn Wade - Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg
  Martyn Wade's comic tale of greed and corruption in Victorian London. With James Grout.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sorry Wrong Number
  15/20A German plane crash activates the platoon's phone box drill.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Little Boy Blue
  1/6PC Dixon probes one-time bad boy Geoff. Is he back to his old ways?
4. 13:30
  Laugh Out Loud
  How much of ourselves do we reveal when we laugh? With Paul Merton and Mark Steel.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 1
  1/10New challenges beckon for high-flying economist Stella Bradberry and PA Bella Chambers.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Cycling Soldiers
  6/10How the bicycle was used in war, when thousands signed up to join cyclist battalions.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 1
  1/5Childhood memories of growing up in the Thames Valley and the Fyfe family next door.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 1
  1/5In May 1660, after years of exile in Holland, Charles II was reinstated as sovereign.
9. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 16:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
11. 16:30
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
12. 17:00
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.
13. 17:30
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, Shadow
  1/6Ged tampers with long-held secrets to release a terrible shadow into the world.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Mike Figgis and Mike Hodges
  Mike Figgis and Mike Hodges discuss books by James Blinn, Frederick Exley and Barbara Pym.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Sorry Wrong Number
  15/20A German plane crash activates the platoon's phone box drill.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Little Boy Blue
  1/6PC Dixon probes one-time bad boy Geoff. Is he back to his old ways?
6. 20:30
  Laugh Out Loud
  How much of ourselves do we reveal when we laugh? With Paul Merton and Mark Steel.
7. 21:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Café Society
  1/5A raw and poignant short story about motherhood and the elusive work-life balance.
8. 21:15
  Martyn Wade - Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg
  Martyn Wade's comic tale of greed and corruption in Victorian London. With James Grout.
9. 22:00
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems.
10. 22:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/8The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers.
11. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Street Crime
  3/6The twice-mugged comedian looks at the problem from all angles, with a reconstruction.
12. 23:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 14, Episode 3
  3/5Satire meets silliness in the comedy for hard-working families up and down the country.
13. 23:30
  Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Mike and Linda meet some dates at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, Shadow
  1/6Ged tampers with long-held secrets to release a terrible shadow into the world.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mike Figgis and Mike Hodges
  Mike Figgis and Mike Hodges discuss books by James Blinn, Frederick Exley and Barbara Pym.(R)
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Little Boy Blue
  1/6PC Dixon probes one-time bad boy Geoff. Is he back to his old ways?
4. 01:30
  Laugh Out Loud
  How much of ourselves do we reveal when we laugh? With Paul Merton and Mark Steel.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 1
  1/10New challenges beckon for high-flying economist Stella Bradberry and PA Bella Chambers.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Cycling Soldiers
  6/10How the bicycle was used in war, when thousands signed up to join cyclist battalions.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 1
  1/5Childhood memories of growing up in the Thames Valley and the Fyfe family next door.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 1
  1/5In May 1660, after years of exile in Holland, Charles II was reinstated as sovereign.
9. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
11. 04:30
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  3/6Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5The Baby Boomers see the funny side of everyday modern life.
13. 05:30
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems.

Tuesday 28 April 2015