BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 July 2015

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Meeting in Athens
  Vincent Price encounters a couple in Greece, desperate to stay for three days more.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Bringing Up Baby
  Matthew Parris on the impact of babies with Mary Loudon, Katie Baxendale, Lewis Schaffer.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 2. Standard Delivery
  2/6The detective witnesses the aftermath of a crime and gets a hostile welcome in Germany.
4. 01:30
  40 Years from Folsom
  Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 8
  8/10After receiving tragic news, Holly Golightly looks to the future, but Paul has concerns.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—Wired for Sound
  3/10When Al Jolson sang for his 'mammy' in 1927, a new age of dreaming and illusion was born.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 3
  3/10Robert invites George to meet his uncle's young wife. But she's reluctant to receive them.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The Introduction
  3/10Gilbert asks Lewis to meet the woman he has asked to be his second wife.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 3
  3/12More political intrigue as Lady Glencora expects a baby and Laura causes disappointment.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Heat 7
  7/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Dick Hobbs, David Surtees and Paul Henderson.
11. 04:30
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—February - Pulling Out all the Stops
  3/6Megan awaits news, Mr Bootle considers his position and Mr Jenkins considers Megan.
12. 05:00
  Are You From the Bugle?—A Bit of Bad News
  5/6Frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.
13. 05:30
  Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Other People
  2/4Helen Keen, Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane explore how to get on with everybody else.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
2. 06:30
  Chopsticks at Dawn
  Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
4. 07:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home
  2/6What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 1
  1/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing
  3/4Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms?
9. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 4
  4/12Phineas Finn finally triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions are faltering.
10. 11:00
  David Constantine - Tea at the Midland—Mr Carlton
  4/5A stop on a car journey brings Mr Carlton the gift of beauty in the most unlikely place.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Lucy Flannery - Like a Daughter
  A home help faces a moral dilemma when an elderly man dies, leaving no next of kin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
4. 13:30
  Chopsticks at Dawn
  Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.
5. 14:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 9
  9/10Girl-about-town Holly Golightly hits New York's headlines for all the wrong reasons.
6. 14:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Big Kill-Off
  4/10Author and critic David Thomson delves into cinema's dubious love affair with death.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 4
  4/10With George missing, Robert heads to Southampton, but the answer really lies elsewhere.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Soho
  4/10Unwelcome at home, Lewis finds his anger and hurt hard to control.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 4
  4/12Phineas Finn finally triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions are faltering.
10. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 1
  1/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 16:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing
  3/4Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms?
12. 17:00
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
13. 17:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home
  2/6What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—The Man Who Hated Scenes
  A meek millionaire's chilling tale of taking subtle revenge on his cheating wife.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Gilbert and Sullivan
  Dillie Keane chooses the musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
5. 20:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
6. 20:30
  Chopsticks at Dawn
  Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.
7. 21:00
  David Constantine - Tea at the Midland—Mr Carlton
  4/5A stop on a car journey brings Mr Carlton the gift of beauty in the most unlikely place.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Lucy Flannery - Like a Daughter
  A home help faces a moral dilemma when an elderly man dies, leaving no next of kin.
9. 22:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home
  2/6What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Re-Kippered Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry must build an entire railway network in their bid to catch Benevolent.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/07/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Diane Morgan is joined by Charlie Brooker.
12. 23:00
  The Party Party—Episode 2
  2/6Prime Minister Action Man explains himself to the nation. With Hugh Laurie.
13. 23:30
  Miranda Hart's Joke Shop—Pilot Episode
  The tall and unconventional woman has much to learn about retail and men.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Man Who Hated Scenes
  A meek millionaire's chilling tale of taking subtle revenge on his cheating wife.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Gilbert and Sullivan
  Dillie Keane chooses the musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
4. 01:30
  Chopsticks at Dawn
  Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 9
  9/10Girl-about-town Holly Golightly hits New York's headlines for all the wrong reasons.
6. 02:15
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Big Kill-Off
  4/10Author and critic David Thomson delves into cinema's dubious love affair with death.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 4
  4/10With George missing, Robert heads to Southampton, but the answer really lies elsewhere.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Soho
  4/10Unwelcome at home, Lewis finds his anger and hurt hard to control.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 4
  4/12Phineas Finn finally triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions are faltering.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 1
  1/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing
  3/4Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms?
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
13. 05:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home
  2/6What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?

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