BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 9 May 2015

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—Before Eden
  Scientists on Venus battle to find signs of life, but what is the impact of their quest?
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Judy Collins
  Judy Collins delves into her personal music collection to find five special songs.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 1. Murder?
  1/6Why does a Cambridge master need a plodding Health and Safety executive?
4. 01:30
  The Brixmis Story
  The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 10
  10/10Things unravel both personally and professionally for Stella and Bella.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Renaissance
  5/30Music and the arts were beginning to celebrate man as well as God.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Beginning of Spring, Episode 5
  5/5Abandoned by his wife, Frank Reid has something to ask nanny Lisa.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Breakthrough
  5/5The FBI pursue King's killer to London where he's hiding out under a new identity.
9. 03:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The House Swap
  Sid is an American struggling to come to terms with English life. Stars Penelope Wilton.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Tracey Macleod, Andrew Collins, Anthony Wilson and Richard Curtis are the panellists.
11. 04:30
  On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Three women neighbours are set to discover the delights of parenthood. Stars Keith Allen.
12. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More
  1/6Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child.
13. 05:30
  The Vote Now Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. Hosted Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca
  Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
2. 07:30
  Fabulous Flops—Series 1, 3. Grandest
  3/4The pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion.
3. 08:00
  Liberation 70 with John Nettles
  John Nettles tells the story of the occupation of the Channel Islands by Nazi Germany.
4. 09:00
  Salutes You, Sir! Forces Fun from the BBC
  Ian Lavender's homage to BBC Radio's comedies about the Armed Forces.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2015
  Sara Parker introduces and meets the winners of the Best Student Radio Feature prizes.
2. 13:00
  An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk - Omnibus—Series 4 Omnibus
  4/4Village tales from the Pak-Afghan border, where life hasn't changed for centuries.
3. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Mary Coughlan
  The singer selects 'I'd Rather Go Blind' and Jacques Brel's 'Hearts'.
4. 14:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 1, You Belong to Me
  4/4When love and Hollywood come calling, will they scupper Irene's plans to be a comedienne?
5. 15:00
  Liberation 70 with John Nettles
  John Nettles tells the story of the occupation of the Channel Islands by Nazi Germany.
6. 16:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca
  Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
7. 17:30
  Fabulous Flops—Series 1, 3. Grandest
  3/4The pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Guerrier - Graceless—Series 3, Consequences
  3/3Those who knew what really happened are all dead. Except one.
2. 19:00
  Salutes You, Sir! Forces Fun from the BBC
  Ian Lavender's homage to BBC Radio's comedies about the Armed Forces.
3. 22:00
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up, Episode 5
  5/6From London's Pleasance Theatre with Alistair Barrie, Bob Mills, Mary Bourke and more.
4. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 2, Mick Cunningham
  5/6Celebrity Oz chef Mick Cunningham comes to The Mallard believing he’ll be filming for TV.
5. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Parents
  3/6The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Guerrier - Graceless—Series 3, Consequences
  3/3Those who knew what really happened are all dead. Except one.
2. 01:00
  An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk - Omnibus—Series 4 Omnibus
  4/4Village tales from the Pak-Afghan border, where life hasn't changed for centuries.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Mary Coughlan
  The singer selects 'I'd Rather Go Blind' and Jacques Brel's 'Hearts'.
4. 02:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 1, You Belong to Me
  4/4When love and Hollywood come calling, will they scupper Irene's plans to be a comedienne?
5. 03:00
  Liberation 70 with John Nettles
  John Nettles tells the story of the occupation of the Channel Islands by Nazi Germany.
6. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca
  Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
7. 05:30
  Fabulous Flops—Series 1, 3. Grandest
  3/4The pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion.

Sunday 10 May 2015