BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 14 May 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 3
  3/4Now a monster, Gregor strives to stay close to his family, but his father turns on him.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Anger
  Matthew Parris talks about rage with Shyama Perera, Cristina Odone and Rouzbeh Pirouz.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next?
  4/6Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target?
4. 01:30
  Arthur Mee - Encyclopaedist
  The life and work of the prolific journalist, historian, polemicist and educator.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
  3/10Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Venice
  8/30Uncle and nephew Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli wrote music that filled St Mark's Basilica.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Trezza Azzopardi - The Song House, Episode 3
  3/5Despite the 30-year age gap, Kenneth finds himself falling for Maggie.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 3
  3/5Heartbroken after the death of her son, Margaretha Zelle moves to Paris.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—2-6 February 1915 (Season 3 start)
  Industrial Tynemouth is experiencing a quite different war to that felt in Folkestone.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 12/11/1991
  Willie Rushton and Paul Merton battle Tim Rice and Alfred Marks. From November 1991.
11. 04:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off
  2/6Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 9, In Blog We Trust
  2/6Clare is convinced that the centre is the home of the Secret Social Worker blogger.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer
  5/6Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer.
2. 06:30
  Poisoned Angel - The Story of Alma Rose
  The life and death of a woman who led a women's orchestra in Auschwitz.
3. 07:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, To the Moon and Back
  2/4Actress Sylvia uses the futuristic radio soap to win a cigarette advertising deal.
4. 07:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 1
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show tackling the social minefield of modern life.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society
  1/8A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Who You Know
  2/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage, with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 February 1915
  The mayor of Tynemouth honours the first local soldier to be awarded a VC.
10. 11:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Journey Home
  4/5Snowbound in Paris, Alec worries about why his sister back home hasn't replied to his text
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Marcia Layne - The Barber and the Ark
  Yvonne's ultimatum means either Issachar's dreadlocks go or she does.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society
  1/8A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?
3. 13:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer
  5/6Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer.
4. 13:30
  Poisoned Angel - The Story of Alma Rose
  The life and death of a woman who led a women's orchestra in Auschwitz.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Elizabeth I
  9/30In the Elizabethan age, composers Byrd and Tallis revealed the religious divide.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Trezza Azzopardi - The Song House, Episode 4
  4/5Kenneth's desperate, drunken phone messages bring his son William rushing to the house.
8. 14:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 4
  4/5Now reinvented as a sensual dancer, Margaretha Zelle senses a plot unfolding against her.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 February 1915
  The mayor of Tynemouth honours the first local soldier to be awarded a VC.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Who You Know
  2/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage, with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
12. 17:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 8
  8/8With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
13. 17:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, To the Moon and Back
  2/4Actress Sylvia uses the futuristic radio soap to win a cigarette advertising deal.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
  4/4Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Lyndon Johnson
  Veteran journalist Charles Wheeler chooses the USA's 36th president.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society
  1/8A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?
5. 20:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer
  5/6Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer.
6. 20:30
  Poisoned Angel - The Story of Alma Rose
  The life and death of a woman who led a women's orchestra in Auschwitz.
7. 21:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Journey Home
  4/5Snowbound in Paris, Alec worries about why his sister back home hasn't replied to his text
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Marcia Layne - The Barber and the Ark
  Yvonne's ultimatum means either Issachar's dreadlocks go or she does.
9. 22:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 1
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show tackling the social minefield of modern life.
10. 22:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Rhona Cameron
  5/6Rhona Cameron revisits her teenage days growing up in small town Scotland.
11. 23:00
  My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—And Cue Supersonic
  3/4The washed-up TV star finds himself 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair' with Dr Anthony Clare.
12. 23:15
  Date With Fate—Nice Little Number
  3/4Vernon Hedges sets out to prove that Lady Luck does not exist.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Yankee Diddle
  6/6The Bletchley Park codebreakers' attempt to fleece a wealthy American backfires.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
  4/4Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Lyndon Johnson
  Veteran journalist Charles Wheeler chooses the USA's 36th president.
3. 01:00
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer
  5/6Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer.
4. 01:30
  Poisoned Angel - The Story of Alma Rose
  The life and death of a woman who led a women's orchestra in Auschwitz.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Elizabeth I
  9/30In the Elizabethan age, composers Byrd and Tallis revealed the religious divide.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Trezza Azzopardi - The Song House, Episode 4
  4/5Kenneth's desperate, drunken phone messages bring his son William rushing to the house.
8. 02:45
  Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 4
  4/5Now reinvented as a sensual dancer, Margaretha Zelle senses a plot unfolding against her.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 February 1915
  The mayor of Tynemouth honours the first local soldier to be awarded a VC.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Who You Know
  2/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage, with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
12. 05:00
  Anything Legal—Episode 8
  8/8With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
13. 05:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, To the Moon and Back
  2/4Actress Sylvia uses the futuristic radio soap to win a cigarette advertising deal.

Friday 15 May 2015