BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 2 August 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Torchwood - The Lost Files, The House of the Dead
  3/3By James Goss. Jack and Ianto end up at the most haunted pub in Wales.
2. 00:45
  Brave New Worlds—Tomorrow's News Yesterday
  3/3By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The towering double act's funny-sinister sci-fi story.
3. 01:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—Letters from a Young Indian Revolutionary
  By Tanika Gupta. True story of Dinesh Gupta and his resistance to British colonial rule.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rebecca Front
  The actress shares her love of 'They All Laughed' and why she will pass on Bach's concerto
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Anita Roddick
  Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.
6. 03:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Peter Mandelson
  Labour's Prince of Darkness Peter Mandelson looks back at his life via the sound archives.
7. 04:00
  Peter Tinniswood—A Touch of Daniel
  As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
8. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, There's Nowt Queerer Than Folk
  1/6Michael Bentine recalls visits to Australia and New York, and some outrageous friends.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/4Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
2. 07:15
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
  3/5The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
3. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
  1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
4. 08:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
  When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
5. 08:30
  Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
6. 09:00
  Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe (Omnibus)
  A story of a father and a daughter; and of games of chance from Jamaica to Ilford, Essex.
7. 10:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper
  Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, JK Rowling
  From the Beatles to Beethoven, the Harry Potter author shares her castaway choices.
9. 11:00
  Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
  Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
10. 11:30
  In the Director's Chair
  Film-maker Alex Cox assesses the life of Citizen Kane creator, Orson Welles.
11. 11:45
  Centurions—Orson Welles, Citizen Kane
  Peter Bogdanovich, David Thompson and Jonathan Rosenbaum discuss Orson Welles.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
  When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
2. 12:30
  Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
3. 13:00
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/4Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
4. 14:15
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
  3/5The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
5. 14:30
  Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 1
  1/2Claude is being stalked by Paul, who is certain he has found the star of his new novel.
6. 15:45
  Afternoon Reading—Alexandros Papadiamandis - The Boundless Garden, Shipwrecks' Wreckage
  3/3Three sailors are shipwrecked and their cargo of cheeses lost.
7. 16:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—It's a Long Way From Talavera
  1/2First of Peter Luke's two plays about the 1808-1813 campaign of the Duke of Wellington.
8. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
  1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 3
  3/4Dr Abbotts claims clones are emotionless, while Jefferson and Lucy probe Carter 5's fate.
2. 18:30
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
  3/4When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
3. 19:00
  Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
  Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
4. 19:30
  In the Director's Chair
  Film-maker Alex Cox assesses the life of Citizen Kane creator, Orson Welles.
5. 19:45
  Centurions—Orson Welles, Citizen Kane
  Peter Bogdanovich, David Thompson and Jonathan Rosenbaum discuss Orson Welles.
6. 20:00
  Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe (Omnibus)
  A story of a father and a daughter; and of games of chance from Jamaica to Ilford, Essex.
7. 21:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper
  Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.
8. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, JK Rowling
  From the Beatles to Beethoven, the Harry Potter author shares her castaway choices.
9. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
  1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
10. 22:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Edinburgh Special
  Mark Steel uncovers stories and characters making up Leith in Edinburgh.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/08/2015
  Arthur Smith is joined by Iain Stirling.
12. 23:00
  Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Food and Drink
  5/6Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of our menus.
13. 23:15
  Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, Blakey 'Blake' Blakeson
  2/4Simon Munnery debunks the image of one of England's forgotten folk heroes.
14. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
  1/6Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
15. 23:45
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Time management, and some special detectives. The duo star in sketches and songs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 3
  3/4Dr Abbotts claims clones are emotionless, while Jefferson and Lucy probe Carter 5's fate.
2. 00:30
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
  3/4When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
3. 01:00
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/4Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
4. 02:15
  Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
  3/5The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
5. 02:30
  Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 1
  1/2Claude is being stalked by Paul, who is certain he has found the star of his new novel.
6. 03:45
  Afternoon Reading—Alexandros Papadiamandis - The Boundless Garden, Shipwrecks' Wreckage
  3/3Three sailors are shipwrecked and their cargo of cheeses lost.
7. 04:00
  The Other Side of the Hill—It's a Long Way From Talavera
  1/2First of Peter Luke's two plays about the 1808-1813 campaign of the Duke of Wellington.
8. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
  1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.

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