BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 27 June 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—5. Stimulus
  5/5Fear of never waking up turns to fear of waking up as Carl starts to stir.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 5, Craig Armstrong
  Craig Armstrong tells Phil Cunningham about five special tracks in his record collection.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 5. The Fairies of Fryfam - Part 1/2
  5/6The sleuth runs off to Cornwall, but there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James!
4. 01:30
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 5
  5/10Budding author Paul gets a job, but is still captivated by girl-about-town Holly Golightly
6. 02:15
  On the Map—10. Maps of the Mind
  10/10Mike Parker visits Ambridge, home of the Archers, to explore maps of the imagination.
7. 02:30
  Mr Maugham's Journey Home—Before the Party
  5/6Sailing home from colonial life, Millicent tells the story of the death of her husband.
8. 02:45
  I Didn't Get Where I Am Today by David Nobbs—5. Going Gently
  5/5From Perrin and Pratt to 'Going Gently'. David Nobbs concludes his autobiography.
9. 03:00
  JB Priestley - Lost Empires—3. Final Curtain
  3/3Richard embarks on a dangerous affair and tragedy strikes the company.
10. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins tests Jon Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Rob Rouse and Armando Iannucci.
11. 04:30
  Sneakiepeeks—Trust
  3/6The bungling surveillance team is on a job so secret even the boss doesn't know about it.
12. 05:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/5The Parish council needs its money, but will the bank be able to pay out?
13. 05:30
  The Price of Happiness—Series 1, Children
  1/2Stand-up poet Kate Fox and an audience draw up a list of pros and cons of having children.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ian Curteis - Miss Morison's Ghosts
  Paranormal events for two English ladies in the Palace of Versailles gardens in 1901.
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, Have Red Nose Will Travel
  6/6The founder Goon explains the exact moment his comic inspiration reached full fruition.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
4. 09:00
  Selected Radiophonic Works
  Richard Coles tells the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop's extraordinary story.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  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.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7
  7/14A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches.
3. 13:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 7 Omnibus
  A quirky exploration of the challenges of a young couple with learning disabilities.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Laurie Anderson
  Laurie Anderson picks tracks by Billie Holiday and Philip Glass.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Spike Milligan
  The writer and comedian talks about the impact of shell shock on his mental health.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
7. 16:00
  Ian Curteis - Miss Morison's Ghosts
  Paranormal events for two English ladies in the Palace of Versailles gardens in 1901.
8. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, Have Red Nose Will Travel
  6/6The founder Goon explains the exact moment his comic inspiration reached full fruition.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Stanislaw Lem - Solaris—1. Trouble in Space
  1/2A psychologist heads to a run-down space station to see what's become of the crew.
2. 19:00
  Selected Radiophonic Works
  Richard Coles tells the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop's extraordinary story.
3. 22:00
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Wrath
  6/6The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
4. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Topical piffle and outrageous fibs from Armando and guests, including Dara O Briain.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—27/06/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Arthur Smith is joined by John Robins.
6. 23:00
  The Lee Mack Show—Toyah Willcox
  6/6Toyah Willcox joins the sharp comedian for stand-up, sketches and music.
7. 23:30
  Innes Own World—Episode 4
  4/4Neil Innes performs jingles for products you never knew you needed.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Stanislaw Lem - Solaris—1. Trouble in Space
  1/2A psychologist heads to a run-down space station to see what's become of the crew.
2. 01:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 7 Omnibus
  A quirky exploration of the challenges of a young couple with learning disabilities.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Laurie Anderson
  Laurie Anderson picks tracks by Billie Holiday and Philip Glass.
4. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Spike Milligan
  The writer and comedian talks about the impact of shell shock on his mental health.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
6. 04:00
  Ian Curteis - Miss Morison's Ghosts
  Paranormal events for two English ladies in the Palace of Versailles gardens in 1901.
7. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester, Have Red Nose Will Travel
  6/6The founder Goon explains the exact moment his comic inspiration reached full fruition.

Sunday 28 June 2015