BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 30 May 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—5. Desperation
  5/5Time is running out for spy-hero Lucifer Box. Can he reach Olympus Mons' lair in time?
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Kate Rusby
  Folk singer Kate Rusby chats to Phil Cunningham and chooses her favourite songs.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 5. Clue
  5/5Scouring the railway station, can DS Julie Enfield nail the Lucky Charm killer?
4. 01:30
  Star Wars on the South Bank
  Toby Young asks why his father was trying to establish a Martian colony on the South Bank.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 5
  5/10In Madras, Babo and Sian now have two daughters. Then Sian hears bad news from Wales.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Haydn and the Esterhazys
  20/30Joseph Haydn lived mainly in his patrons' isolated palace and produced music on demand.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—10. Decision
  10/25Jean Valjean and Cosette face a tough dilemma.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jackie Kay - Red Dust Road, Episode 5
  5/5Acclaimed poet and novelist Jackie Kay's emotional conclusion to her Nigerian odyssey.
9. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters
  4/4Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.
10. 04:00
  The National Theatre of Brent's Iconic Icons—The Dalai Lama, or How the West Was Won
  3/3Director Desmond Olivier Dingle leads a celebration of his holiness the Dalai Lama.
11. 04:30
  On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Yvette's dad takes Kelly out. Unlike Ian, Shona adores Beatrix Potter.
12. 05:00
  Lucky Heather—4. Unforgiven
  4/6Western fan and Sutter Estate barmaid Heather looks for a widower's first love.
13. 05:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger
  1/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Twice Nightly
  Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
4. 09:00
  Brian Johnston - An Innings with Johnners
  Including Summers Will Never Be the Same, Trivia Test Match and Hancock's Half Hour.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit
  1/20HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, No Spring for Frazer
  19/20When Frazer loses a gun butterfly spring, he needs to find a coffin!
3. 13:00
  Amicable (Omnibus)
  Sally and Joe wonder if divorce can be amicable.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Annie Lennox
  Annie Lennox with Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks and A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
5. 14:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Twice Nightly
  Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
7. 16:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
8. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Wrath of the Iceni
  Leela is reunited with the ancient tribes of Norfolk in an uprising against the Romans.
2. 19:00
  Brian Johnston - An Innings with Johnners
  Including Summers Will Never Be the Same, Trivia Test Match and Hancock's Half Hour.
3. 22:00
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Lust
  2/6The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
4. 22:30
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/328 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys and Sarah Millican.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—30/05/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Arthur Smith is joined by Jamali Maddix.
6. 23:00
  The Lee Mack Show—Midge Ure
  2/6Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure joins the comic for stand-up, sketches and music.
7. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Animals
  6/6The award-winning funny man muses on all beasts, including humans.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Wrath of the Iceni
  Leela is reunited with the ancient tribes of Norfolk in an uprising against the Romans.
2. 01:00
  Amicable (Omnibus)
  Sally and Joe wonder if divorce can be amicable.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Annie Lennox
  Annie Lennox with Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks and A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
4. 02:15
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 1, A Question of Class
  3/5The detective duo's suspicions are aroused over a student who's lost a wallet.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Twice Nightly
  Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
6. 04:00
  A Bequest to the Nation
  Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
7. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal
  2/6Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

Sunday 31 May 2015