BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 July 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 2
  2/5Latimer's brother has fallen in love with Bertha.
2. 00:15
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—2. The Wedding Bouquet
  2/5Could a tragic marriage from 1677 have implications for a couple tying the knot today?
3. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Arthur Askey
  1/4'Big-hearted', but also a comedic radical. Mark Radcliffe the Liverpool-born comic.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—2. The Camden Town Murder
  2/5Did Bob Wood really murder Emily Dimmock by slitting her throat?
5. 01:30
  Death By Chocolate
  Jo Brand looks at the sinister history of the sweet treat.
6. 02:00
  Book at Beachtime—Sadie Jones - The Uninvited Guests, Episode 2
  2/5A train accident upsets Emerald Torrington's birthday celebrations. Country house drama.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 12
  12/20Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he is sent away.
8. 02:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 2
  2/5Whicher uncovers a web of deception and makes an arrest that shocks disbelieving locals.
9. 03:00
  The Great Chocolate Murders
  Spurned spinster Christiana plots to regain her married lover in 19th-century Brighton.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego. From 2002.
11. 04:30
  Romantic Friction—An Ending..?
  4/4In Brian's absence, romance writer Anna is hounded by her characters.
12. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, All You Need Is Love
  3/4Saffron is worried because Trevor is staying out after work more frequently.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic
  3/5The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife.
2. 06:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 1
  1/2Deborah Bull examines the impact on children of being hothoused in sport and the arts.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Series 1, Without a Doubt
  3/6Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father is drinking again.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee
  3/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave
  10/20It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 2
  11/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Pam Gulliver, Thomas Dyer and Dick Hobbs.
8. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
9. 10:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 1
  1/2A new world opens up for Magnolia Hawks aboard the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre.
10. 11:00
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—3. Red Barn Murder
  3/5How the 1828 Red Barn Murder became a sensation of the age.
11. 11:15
  Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons
  3/3Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave
  10/20It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic
  3/5The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife.
4. 13:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 1
  1/2Deborah Bull examines the impact on children of being hothoused in sport and the arts.
5. 14:00
  Book at Beachtime—Sadie Jones - The Uninvited Guests, Episode 3
  3/5Tension mounts following the arrival of another mysterious visitor.
6. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 13
  13/20Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill.
7. 14:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 3
  3/5Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing.
8. 15:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 1
  1/2A new world opens up for Magnolia Hawks aboard the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre.
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 2
  11/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Pam Gulliver, Thomas Dyer and Dick Hobbs.
10. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
11. 17:00
  Winston—Series 1, Without a Doubt
  3/6Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father is drinking again.
12. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee
  3/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 3
  3/5Latimer has had a clairvoyant vision that he will marry his brother's wife, Bertha.
2. 18:15
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—3. The Waiting Wall
  3/5Sarah returns to her home village, and relives the scandal and tragedy of her sister.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned
  Matthew Parris, Rachel Royce and Libby Potter discuss the dangers of a woman scorned.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave
  10/20It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
6. 20:00
  Murder Most Foul—Series 1, 3. The Major, the Scone and the Dandelions
  3/6Nick Ross reviews the case of Major Armstrong's weed killer fetish and his poorly wife.
7. 20:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 1
  1/2Deborah Bull examines the impact on children of being hothoused in sport and the arts.
8. 21:00
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—3. Red Barn Murder
  3/5How the 1828 Red Barn Murder became a sensation of the age.
9. 21:15
  Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons
  3/3Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise.
10. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee
  3/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee.
11. 22:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 3, St Petersburg
  6/6Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—29/07/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Diane Morgan is joined by Sharon Horgan.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 2, And Yet Even More Trying Times
  4/6Samuel's aunt leaves him a fortune, subject to her final wish.
14. 23:30
  1966 and All That—The 1940s
  2/4Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 3
  3/5Latimer has had a clairvoyant vision that he will marry his brother's wife, Bertha.
2. 00:15
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—3. The Waiting Wall
  3/5Sarah returns to her home village, and relives the scandal and tragedy of her sister.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned
  Matthew Parris, Rachel Royce and Libby Potter discuss the dangers of a woman scorned.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic
  3/5The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife.
5. 01:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 1
  1/2Deborah Bull examines the impact on children of being hothoused in sport and the arts.
6. 02:00
  Book at Beachtime—Sadie Jones - The Uninvited Guests, Episode 3
  3/5Tension mounts following the arrival of another mysterious visitor.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 13
  13/20Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill.
8. 02:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 3
  3/5Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing.
9. 03:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 1
  1/2A new world opens up for Magnolia Hawks aboard the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 2
  11/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Pam Gulliver, Thomas Dyer and Dick Hobbs.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
12. 05:00
  Winston—Series 1, Without a Doubt
  3/6Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father is drinking again.
13. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee
  3/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee.

Thursday 30 July 2015