BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 July 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas
  4/5The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder.
2. 06:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 2
  2/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport.
3. 07:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
4. 07:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Property Predicament
  6/6Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 5
  5/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Radio Active—Series 2, Good Day Sport
  3/6Get the results you need from your local national radio station. Stars Angus Deayton.
9. 10:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 2
  2/2Parthy has shocking news about Gaylord and Kim receives a telegram.
10. 11:00
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—4. Adelaide Bartlett
  4/5A poisoning case shakes public faith in expert witnesses. Robert Glenister reads.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Deborah Wain - Notes to Self
  Deborah Wain's drama about Alzheimer's disease and music.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas
  4/5The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder.
4. 13:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 2
  2/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport.
5. 14:00
  Book at Beachtime—Sadie Jones - The Uninvited Guests, Episode 4
  4/5After shocking revelations, Charlotte plans her escape.
6. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 14
  14/20Ash has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love.
7. 14:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 4
  4/5Years after the gruesome killing there is a surprise confession.
8. 15:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 2
  2/2Parthy has shocking news about Gaylord and Kim receives a telegram.
9. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 5
  5/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
10. 16:30
  Radio Active—Series 2, Good Day Sport
  3/6Get the results you need from your local national radio station. Stars Angus Deayton.
11. 17:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
12. 17:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Property Predicament
  6/6Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 4
  4/5After his brother's death, Latimer realises that his chilling premonition may come true.
2. 18:15
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
  4/5In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Marvin Gaye
  Innovative soul singer Marvin Gaye is the choice of historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 19:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo.
6. 20:00
  Murder Most Foul—Series 1, 4. The Body in the Trunk
  4/6Nick Ross looks back at the case of Tony Mancini, who faced the death penalty in 1934.
7. 20:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 2
  2/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport.
8. 21:00
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—4. Adelaide Bartlett
  4/5A poisoning case shakes public faith in expert witnesses. Robert Glenister reads.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Deborah Wain - Notes to Self
  Deborah Wain's drama about Alzheimer's disease and music.
10. 22:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Property Predicament
  6/6Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police.
11. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life Broken and Then Mended a Bit
  6/6Gently Benevolent summons a massive Martian invasion. Is this the end for Pip?
12. 23:00
  The Party Party—Episode 6
  6/6Microcosm is host to revenge, greed and attempted murder.
13. 23:30
  Miranda Hart's Joke Shop—What an Excuse
  4/4The shopkeeper's mother plans a wedding, but the prospective bride has other ideas.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 4
  4/5After his brother's death, Latimer realises that his chilling premonition may come true.
2. 00:15
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
  4/5In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Marvin Gaye
  Innovative soul singer Marvin Gaye is the choice of historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow.
4. 01:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas
  4/5The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder.
5. 01:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 2
  2/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport.
6. 02:00
  Book at Beachtime—Sadie Jones - The Uninvited Guests, Episode 4
  4/5After shocking revelations, Charlotte plans her escape.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 14
  14/20Ash has to decide whether pity justifies the same terrible deed as love.
8. 02:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 4
  4/5Years after the gruesome killing there is a surprise confession.
9. 03:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 2
  2/2Parthy has shocking news about Gaylord and Kim receives a telegram.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 5
  5/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Radio Active—Series 2, Good Day Sport
  3/6Get the results you need from your local national radio station. Stars Angus Deayton.
12. 05:00
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
13. 05:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Property Predicament
  6/6Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police.

Friday 31 July 2015