BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 June 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 3
  3/4As Christine faces grave danger, a mysterious figure offers to help her.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Liar Liar
  Matthew Parris, Ann Leslie, Martin Short and Anne Atkins discuss the complexities of lying
3. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
4. 01:30
  Britain in Their Sites—Episode 3
  3/3Tristram Hunt tracks the creation of the skyline of Canary Wharf.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 8
  8/10By 1989 Babo's youngest daughter, Bean, is sweet sixteen and madly in love.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, The French Revolution
  23/30La Marseillaise became a national anthem, and music inspired by revolution was everywhere.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—13. Mortal Danger
  13/25Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 3
  3/5To Jake Adelstein's surprise, Japanese mafia seem to operate in broad daylight.
9. 03:00
  Flash for Freedom—Episode 1
  1/2It's the 19th century and the philandering Flashman gets embroiled in slavery.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Heat 3
  3/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Tim Butter, Stephen Gore and Dr Alistair Smith.
11. 04:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
12. 05:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began
  1/6Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 9, Panic Room
  5/6Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after her client meeting takes an odd turn.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
2. 06:30
  The Art of Litter
  John Wilson explores the reasons why some artists use rubbish in their work
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
4. 07:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Running in the Family
  5/6The family gather to discuss Emily's gap year with the help of Nigel, her teacher.
9. 10:00
  Flash for Freedom—Episode 2
  2/2Now a reluctant secret agent, Flashman finds himself fleeing for his life.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Midsummer Tales, Count from the Splash
  1/3Meija meets an old school friend at a midsummer party in Finland. Read by Tracy Wiles.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Stephen Phelps - Once a Friend
  Can John and Leo rekindle their friendship after 30 years?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
4. 13:30
  The Art of Litter
  John Wilson explores the reasons why some artists use rubbish in their work
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 9
  9/10With Mayuri married, only Bean remains at home - but not for long.
6. 14:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Beethoven
  24/30The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 4
  4/5Crime reporter Jake Adelstein comes face to face with an organised crime boss.
9. 15:00
  Flash for Freedom—Episode 2
  2/2Now a reluctant secret agent, Flashman finds himself fleeing for his life.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Running in the Family
  5/6The family gather to discuss Emily's gap year with the help of Nigel, her teacher.
12. 17:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
13. 17:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 4
  4/4Raoul and the Persian enter the Phantom's lair to search for Christine.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Edith Wharton
  Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
  6/13The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
5. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
6. 20:30
  The Art of Litter
  John Wilson explores the reasons why some artists use rubbish in their work
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Midsummer Tales, Count from the Splash
  1/3Meija meets an old school friend at a midsummer party in Finland. Read by Tracy Wiles.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Stephen Phelps - Once a Friend
  Can John and Leo rekindle their friendship after 30 years?
9. 22:00
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
10. 22:30
  Don't Start—Series 1, Hat
  2/4Neil's new trilby hat is a flashpoint for an argument.
11. 22:45
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Uncertainty and conflict mars the relationship between Napoleon and Wellington's horses.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/06/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Jon Holmes is joined by Felicity Ward.
13. 23:00
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 2. Sheffield
  2/4Mark and his studio audience consider community gardening, homelessness and education.
14. 23:30
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Politics
  3/6More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and more are put to the Totaliser.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 4
  4/4Raoul and the Persian enter the Phantom's lair to search for Christine.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Edith Wharton
  Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.
3. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
4. 01:30
  The Art of Litter
  John Wilson explores the reasons why some artists use rubbish in their work
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 9
  9/10With Mayuri married, only Bean remains at home - but not for long.
6. 02:15
  The Making of Music—Series 1, Beethoven
  24/30The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—14. Discovery
  14/25Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 4
  4/5Crime reporter Jake Adelstein comes face to face with an organised crime boss.
9. 03:00
  Flash for Freedom—Episode 2
  2/2Now a reluctant secret agent, Flashman finds himself fleeing for his life.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 5, Running in the Family
  5/6The family gather to discuss Emily's gap year with the help of Nigel, her teacher.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  1/6Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
13. 05:30
  Best Behaviour—Episode 4
  Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.

Friday 5 June 2015