BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 21 May 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4
  4/6One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Good Life
  Matthew Parris and guests decide between worthy and satisfying.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  3/5Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
4. 01:30
  Doonesburyland
  BD, Zonker and Duke - an insight into Garry Trudeau's cartoon creations.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Puritans
  13/30Oliver Cromwell not only appreciated music but also employed former royal composers.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—3. Respect
  3/25Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine.
8. 02:45
  Jasper Rees - I Found My Horn—Episode 3
  3/5The author heads to America to hone his skills, and picks up some bizarre advice.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 March 1915
  The Battle of Neuve Chapelle draws to a close while the men at Marshalls spoil for a fight
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Heat 1 from 1998
  1/13A music quiz chaired by Ned Sherrin.
11. 04:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
  3/6Tony meets wandering corpses and visits a deranged teenage sweetheart.
12. 05:00
  The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles?
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 9, Away Day Wey Hey
  3/6Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
2. 06:30
  Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me
  Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.
3. 07:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love
  3/4Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.
4. 07:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole
  2/8Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Charity Begins at Home
  3/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage - with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 March 1915
  Some terrible truths and some exotic flotsam wash up on Long Sands.
10. 11:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—The Thorn
  4/5Removing a thorn from his toe turns out strangely for Wellie Page.
11. 11:15
  Bruce Bedford - Carnival King
  A London city slicker tries to win the cup for his float in a Somerset village parade.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole
  2/8Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
4. 13:30
  Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me
  Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Sickness
  9/10With Giles lying desperately ill, Grace believes that only one person can save him.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Restoration
  14/30The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
8. 14:45
  Jasper Rees - I Found My Horn—Episode 4
  4/5The author recalls his school days where his skill developed with a disastrous performance
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 March 1915
  Some terrible truths and some exotic flotsam wash up on Long Sands.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Charity Begins at Home
  3/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage - with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
12. 17:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love
  3/4Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.
13. 17:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  5/6Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth about his father from Kaddah.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Octavia Hill
  Trade unionist and politician Brenda Dean chooses National Trust founder Octavia Hill.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole
  2/8Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
6. 20:30
  Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me
  Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.
7. 21:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—The Thorn
  4/5Removing a thorn from his toe turns out strangely for Wellie Page.
8. 21:15
  Bruce Bedford - Carnival King
  A London city slicker tries to win the cup for his float in a Somerset village parade.
9. 22:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
10. 22:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Julia Donaldson
  6/6Julia Donaldson reads from her diaries, recalling her teenage obsession with Mick Jagger.
11. 23:00
  My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Frank Wignall
  4/4John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.
12. 23:15
  Date With Fate—Love Bites
  4/4Martin's proposal to his girlfriend does not go according to plan.
13. 23:30
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Seafarers
  1/6Comparing Welsh history's key figures to determine Wales's ultimate heroes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  5/6Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth about his father from Kaddah.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Octavia Hill
  Trade unionist and politician Brenda Dean chooses National Trust founder Octavia Hill.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
4. 01:30
  Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me
  Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Sickness
  9/10With Giles lying desperately ill, Grace believes that only one person can save him.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The Restoration
  14/30The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
8. 02:45
  Jasper Rees - I Found My Horn—Episode 4
  4/5The author recalls his school days where his skill developed with a disastrous performance
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 March 1915
  Some terrible truths and some exotic flotsam wash up on Long Sands.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Charity Begins at Home
  3/6Budding actress Emily is due on stage - with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte.
12. 05:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love
  3/4Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.
13. 05:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 2
  Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.

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