BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 23 June 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—1. Attacked
  1/5A young man is attacked on a train late one night and knocked unconscious.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Margaret Forster, Joan Bakewell and Gerard McBurney
  Margaret Forster, Joan Bakewell and Gerard McBurney select books to debate.(R)
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage
  1/6The Cotswold sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But...
4. 01:30
  The Man From The McCarthy Agency
  The untold story of film reviewer Harold McCarthy - with Matthew Sweet
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 1
  1/10The vivid tale of a New York writer and captivating 1940s girl-about-town Holly Golightly.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—6. World View
  6/10Cartographers always have to keep one eye on the map and one on new territorial disputes.
7. 02:30
  Mr Maugham's Journey Home—P&O
  1/6Somerset Maugham's tale of Mrs Hanley who has left her cheating husband.
8. 02:45
  I Didn't Get Where I Am Today by David Nobbs—1. Schooling
  1/5From Orpington to Cambridge. David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
9. 03:00
  George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
  In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/07/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs the popular quiz involving the exchange of quotations and anecdotes.
11. 04:30
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
12. 05:00
  The Other Man—Getting Hotter
  4/6Nearly caught out twice with Grace, is Travis really cut out to be the other man?
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 72, Episode 5
  5/8Paul Merton, Tim Rice, Lisa Tarbuck and Graham Norton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
2. 06:30
  Really Happening!
  The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
  5/6Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 14, Episode 6
  6/7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, A Death on the Ocean Wave
  6/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore exhume a murder case on a luxury liner.
9. 10:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
10. 11:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
11. 11:15
  Andy Rashleigh - Kind Hearts
  On the set of an Ealing Studios film classic, the crew face their personal demons.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
4. 13:30
  Really Happening!
  The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 2
  2/10Young writer Paul Varjak gets to know girl-about-town Holly Golightly in 1940s New York.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—7. Off the Map
  7/10Mike Parker visits a Cold War military site that was once a blank space on a map.
7. 14:30
  Mr Maugham's Journey Home—The Letter
  2/6Singapore 1920s, Leslie Crosbie awaits trial for shooting a family friend.
8. 14:45
  I Didn't Get Where I Am Today by David Nobbs—2. That Was The Week That Was
  2/5From the Sheffield Evening Star to BBC TV's weekly 60s satire.
9. 15:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Sylvia Plath
  4/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
11. 16:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Freddy is after buzzwords, but will Maddox's scoop on the Prime Minister get spiked?
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
13. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
  5/6Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—2. Blackouts
  2/5Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts.
2. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 16
  16/16Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, plus bona melodramas with Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
6. 20:30
  Really Happening!
  The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
7. 21:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
8. 21:15
  Andy Rashleigh - Kind Hearts
  On the set of an Ealing Studios film classic, the crew face their personal demons.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
  5/6Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.
10. 22:30
  The Boosh—Jungle
  2/6Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy.
11. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 1, Outsourcing
  6/6Local government officer Martin ends up as acting head, but is soon out of his depth.
12. 23:30
  King Cutler—King Cutler IV
  4/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—2. Blackouts
  2/5Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
4. 01:30
  Really Happening!
  The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 2
  2/10Young writer Paul Varjak gets to know girl-about-town Holly Golightly in 1940s New York.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—7. Off the Map
  7/10Mike Parker visits a Cold War military site that was once a blank space on a map.
7. 02:30
  Mr Maugham's Journey Home—The Letter
  2/6Singapore 1920s, Leslie Crosbie awaits trial for shooting a family friend.
8. 02:45
  I Didn't Get Where I Am Today by David Nobbs—2. That Was The Week That Was
  2/5From the Sheffield Evening Star to BBC TV's weekly 60s satire.
9. 03:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 9, Sylvia Plath
  4/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.
11. 04:30
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Freddy is after buzzwords, but will Maddox's scoop on the Prime Minister get spiked?
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
  5/6Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.

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