BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 April 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, Lookfar
  3/6The terrible shadow he has released hunts Ged wherever he goes, so he must make a choice.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Boredom
  Matthew Parris and his guests are inspired by boredom.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, The Captain
  3/6A series of burglaries. An obvious suspect. Is everything what it appears?
4. 01:30
  Lifeboats on the Thames—Episode 1
  1/2Horatio Clare attends a night shift with the crew at Tower Station near Waterloo Bridge.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 3
  3/10Stella and Bella are seen in a new light when news of a crisis in Russia breaks.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Frugal Years
  8/10How the bicycle thrived during wartime, leading to a golden age of cycling in the 1950s.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 3
  3/5Judith wonders how she will settle down until she meets fellow student Jennifer.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 3
  3/5As a keen theatre-goer, Charles takes every opportunity to mingle with his people.
9. 03:00
  John Mortimer - The Dock Brief
  An unsuccessful barrister is asked to defend a man accused of murder.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 29/10/1991
  Brian Johnston umpires as Willie Rushton and Robin Bailey battle Tim Rice and Bob Bevan.
11. 04:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Mel and Vicki encounter a flight simulator offering more than flying lessons.
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed.
13. 05:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
2. 06:30
  Lifeboats on the Thames—Episode 2
  2/2Horatio Clare joins the crews of the lifeboats based at Chiswick and Teddington.
3. 07:00
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening
  12/13Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
8. 09:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 11:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2
  4/5A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.
11. 11:15
  The Medical Detectives—The Epping Jaundice
  3/4A strange epidemic sweeps through the inhabitants of a quiet Essex suburb.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening
  12/13Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion.
3. 13:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
4. 13:30
  Lifeboats on the Thames—Episode 2
  2/2Horatio Clare joins the crews of the lifeboats based at Chiswick and Teddington.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 4
  4/10Stella and Bella reach a turning point in the tale of office politics and illicit love.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Rise and Fall
  9/10How increasing prosperity and car ownership challenged the bicycle's popularity in the 60s
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 4
  4/5Julian and Martin invite Judith to a picnic. Romance is near, but with whom?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 4
  4/5Charles aims to make England master of the seas, but war with the Dutch is imminent.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
11. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
13. 17:30
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, The Ring
  4/6Tenar encounters Ged, a wizard come to steal their greatest treasure.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Tom Paine
  Writer and political activist George Monbiot chooses 18th-century revolutionary Tom Paine.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening
  12/13Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion.
5. 20:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
6. 20:30
  Lifeboats on the Thames—Episode 2
  2/2Horatio Clare joins the crews of the lifeboats based at Chiswick and Teddington.
7. 21:00
  Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives—Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2
  4/5A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.
8. 21:15
  The Medical Detectives—The Epping Jaundice
  3/4A strange epidemic sweeps through the inhabitants of a quiet Essex suburb.
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.
10. 22:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Toby Young
  4/6Toby Young revisits his tearaway teens, playing knock down ginger and skateboarding.
11. 23:00
  My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Sugar, Der Der Der Der Der Der, Ah Honey, Honey
  2/4The faded 70s idol fails to impress Melvyn Bragg while plugging his book.
12. 23:15
  Date With Fate—Along for the Ride
  2/4Colin impersonates a film producer with dangerous consequences.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Getting Heavy
  5/6Bottom of Bletchley Park's league, the codebreakers set out to prove themselves.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Earthsea—Series 1, The Ring
  4/6Tenar encounters Ged, a wizard come to steal their greatest treasure.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Tom Paine
  Writer and political activist George Monbiot chooses 18th-century revolutionary Tom Paine.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 2, Andy Steps Up
  4/6A consignment of stolen salmon gives Andy the chance for promotion.
4. 01:30
  Lifeboats on the Thames—Episode 2
  2/2Horatio Clare joins the crews of the lifeboats based at Chiswick and Teddington.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 4
  4/10Stella and Bella reach a turning point in the tale of office politics and illicit love.
6. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Rise and Fall
  9/10How increasing prosperity and car ownership challenged the bicycle's popularity in the 60s
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 4
  4/5Julian and Martin invite Judith to a picnic. Romance is near, but with whom?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 4
  4/5Charles aims to make England master of the seas, but war with the Dutch is imminent.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - Greenmantle—November 1915
  1/2Richard Hannay is engaged by the War Office to foil German plans for holy war in the East.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
11. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
12. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
13. 05:30
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.

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