BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 7 May 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Parasite
  A chilling tale about a man who starts dreaming of a monstrous creature from the future.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Competitiveness
  Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.
3. 01:00
  Light on the Road to Woodstock—Episode 2
  2/2Tackling a case of treachery, detective monk Brother Cadfael misses his friend Alard.
4. 01:30
  Talking about Lionel
  Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 8
  8/10Hard choices confront high-flyer Stella and PA Bella.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Troubadours
  3/30In courts and great houses, the troubadours wrote secular songs of love and jealousy.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Beginning of Spring, Episode 3
  3/5A shop girl looks set to take on the nannying duties.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Memphis
  3/5Martin Luther King and Eric S Galt, aka James Earl Ray, both arrive in Memphis.
9. 03:00
  Whodunnits—Inspector Alleyn - A Man Lay Dead
  The gentleman detective probes a baffling murder at a country house party.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 05/11/1991
  Willie Rushton and Stephen Fry battle Tim Rice and Rachel Heyhoe-Flint. From November 1991
11. 04:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—To Begin At The End
  1/6Nick Revell's bizarre comedy finds our hero Tony grappling with the Russian Mafia
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Chad and Roy get a little too well acquainted. Stars Geraldine James and Alistair McGowan.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 9, Stand By Your Man
  1/6Clare has mysteriously fled her honeymoon and returned to work.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ruth Rendell Stories—Paperwork by Ruth Rendell
  Cruelty and silence lead a man to confront the horrors of his past in a vast house.
2. 06:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
3. 07:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Bride of Auntie
  6/6Ed finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird
  2/13Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, An Older Man's Fancy
  13/13After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Family Business
  1/6Worried Victoria takes action when daughter Emily decides to enrol at drama school.
9. 10:00
  Simon Brett - The Furniture Play
  The speaking furniture in the flat of fledgling publisher Miles comments on his love life.
10. 11:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Doll: Short Stories, 3. The Happy Valley
  3/3A young woman dreams of a grand old house.
11. 11:15
  Charlotte Greig - The Confessions
  When Luke 'acquires' a valuable sketch, he plans to make a killing.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird
  2/13Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, An Older Man's Fancy
  13/13After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
3. 13:00
  Ruth Rendell Stories—Paperwork by Ruth Rendell
  Cruelty and silence lead a man to confront the horrors of his past in a vast house.
4. 13:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 9
  9/10Bella's hand is forced, and Stella is up for a prize.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Burgundy
  4/30The Burgundy Court was influenced by the musical style of England's John Dunstable.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Beginning of Spring, Episode 4
  4/5Lisa the new nanny is too beautiful for Frank, even with her plaits cut off.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Racial Apocalypse
  4/5As news of King's murder spreads, the USA prepares itself for widespread unrest.
9. 15:00
  Simon Brett - The Furniture Play
  The speaking furniture in the flat of fledgling publisher Miles comments on his love life.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Family Business
  1/6Worried Victoria takes action when daughter Emily decides to enrol at drama school.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 7
  7/8Charles and George's DIY skills arouse their wives' suspicions.
13. 17:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—All the Time in the World
  Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Nelson
  Explorer Benedict Allen chooses Horatio Nelson.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird
  2/13Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, An Older Man's Fancy
  13/13After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
5. 20:00
  Ruth Rendell Stories—Paperwork by Ruth Rendell
  Cruelty and silence lead a man to confront the horrors of his past in a vast house.
6. 20:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
7. 21:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Doll: Short Stories, 3. The Happy Valley
  3/3A young woman dreams of a grand old house.
8. 21:15
  Charlotte Greig - The Confessions
  When Luke 'acquires' a valuable sketch, he plans to make a killing.
9. 22:00
  Party—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party.
10. 22:25
  The Election Selection—Episode 1
  1/9A night of comedy to ease you through the election. Andy Zaltzman chats to Jon Holmes.
11. 22:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Yes Count Arthur
  4/6Outraged by an optician's dispute, Arthur seeks high office in the council elections.
12. 22:55
  The Election Selection—Episode 2
  2/9Here's some advice on storming an election - from an expert.
13. 23:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore on the Stump
  A rare and historic moment from the BBC's sporting archive, as Dave Podmore is made an MP.
14. 23:25
  The Election Selection—Episode 3
  3/9Andy Zaltzman chats to Angela Barnes.
15. 23:30
  Henning Knows Best—Politics
  2/6Comedian Henning Wehn looks at British politics.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  10/20The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
2. 00:30
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
  1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
3. 00:55
  The Election Selection—Episode 4
  4/9Andy Zaltzman chats to Jon Holmes.
4. 01:00
  Radio Active—Series 6, A Thodding By-Election Special
  1/8Expect no bias as Radio Active Chairman Norman Tonsil stands as an Independent Candidate.
5. 01:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
6. 01:55
  The Election Selection—Episode 5
  5/9David Mills shares his thoughts.
7. 02:00
  Dead Ringers—Election Special 2001
  Tony Blair and William Hague lead the battle in the 2001 general election.
8. 02:25
  The Election Selection—Episode 6
  6/9Jonny and the Baptists play us a song.
9. 02:30
  The News Huddlines
  As vote counting commences, Roy Hudd lampoons the candidates from Thatcher to Kinnock.
10. 02:55
  The Election Selection—Episode 7
  7/9Andy Zaltzman chats to Angela Barnes.
11. 03:00
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The frustrations of a backbench MP. Topical sitcom from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
12. 03:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way
  4/13The comedy team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees.
13. 03:55
  The Election Selection—Episode 8
  8/9David Mills shares his thoughts.
14. 04:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax.
15. 04:25
  The Election Selection—Episode 9
  9/9Jonny and the Baptists play us a song.
16. 04:30
  The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
  Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
17. 05:00
  Political Animals—Series 1, Wilberforce
  1/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher
18. 05:15
  Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey
  2/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour.
19. 05:30
  Political Animals—Series 1, Sybil
  3/4Talks from well-known, if unreliable, Downing Street cats.
20. 05:45
  Political Animals—Series 2, Barney and George
  2/4Barney reveals how George Bush broke his heart by being unfaithful with another man.

Friday 8 May 2015