BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 August 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
  1/5Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Peter Lachmann and Helen Marriage
  Louise Doughty, Peter Lachmann and Helen Marriage discuss paperbacks.(R)
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, See Naples and Live
  1/8Harry targets an item of jewellery, but is he overlooking something more precious?
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Hugh Laurie
  Actor and musician Hugh Laurie chooses 'Tumbling Dice' by the Rolling Stones.
5. 01:30
  Li Yuan Chia
  Sally Lai explores why Chinese artist Li Yuan Chia made a home for artists in Cumbria.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 1
  1/10July 1964: The lives of Winston Churchill and Esther, a library clerk, become intertwined.
7. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Teachers
  1/5Two teachers discuss the changing nature of respect between pupils and teachers.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 16
  16/20The Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.
9. 02:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 1
  1/5The reflections of an ordinary housewife from Barrow-in-Furness in August 1945.
10. 03:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—1 The Voyage to Lilliput
  1/3Gulliver is shipwrecked on Lilliput, where the tiny natives live in a miniature society.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 1, The New School Year Starts Here
  1/7A flu epidemic sparks trouble for head teacher Mr Beeston.
13. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
  4/6The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 63, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Omid Djalili.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, A Ticket to Tangier
  2/8Harry is persuaded to travel to Morocco, where a dangerous widow needs his assistance.
2. 06:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Natalie Merchant
  Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark.
3. 06:30
  Dance of the Seven Veils
  Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.
4. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.
5. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
6. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
7. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 46, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
9. 09:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
10. 10:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—2 The Voyage to Brobdingnag
  2/3Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are enormous.
11. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Susie Maguire - Portrait, The Model's Story
  2/3Nic wakes up in hospital and tries to piece together the events that led her there.
12. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 2. Keepers of the Flame
  2/6The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
2. 12:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, A Ticket to Tangier
  2/8Harry is persuaded to travel to Morocco, where a dangerous widow needs his assistance.
4. 13:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Natalie Merchant
  Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark.
5. 13:30
  Dance of the Seven Veils
  Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 2
  2/10Esther is still in shock after her first meeting with Mr Chartwell, her prospective lodger
7. 14:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Nobility
  2/5Viscount De L'Isle and his daughter discuss changing attitudes towards the aristocracy.
8. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 17
  17/20Ash's reports from Afghanistan fall on deaf ears. Do the British want to avoid conflict?
9. 14:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 2
  2/5The reflections of an ordinary housewife from Barrow-in-Furness in August 1945.
10. 15:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—2 The Voyage to Brobdingnag
  2/3Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are enormous.
11. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
12. 16:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
13. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.
14. 17:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—2. Hiding
  2/5Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them?
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
  2/4Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13Kenneth Horne spies a joke thief, while Barbara Cartload joins The Seamus Android Show.
4. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, A Ticket to Tangier
  2/8Harry is persuaded to travel to Morocco, where a dangerous widow needs his assistance.
6. 20:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Natalie Merchant
  Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark.
7. 20:30
  Dance of the Seven Veils
  Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Susie Maguire - Portrait, The Model's Story
  2/3Nic wakes up in hospital and tries to piece together the events that led her there.
9. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 2. Keepers of the Flame
  2/6The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.
10. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
11. 22:30
  Little Britain—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit without the cameras.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/08/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Isy Suttie chats to Matt Forde.
13. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Liar
  2/6And why are you late? A game gets out of hand in Martin's local government office.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, Victoria
  4/6Disraeli arrives to deconstruct the characters and folk in Ben's life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—2. Hiding
  2/5Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
  2/4Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, A Ticket to Tangier
  2/8Harry is persuaded to travel to Morocco, where a dangerous widow needs his assistance.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Natalie Merchant
  Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark.
5. 01:30
  Dance of the Seven Veils
  Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 2
  2/10Esther is still in shock after her first meeting with Mr Chartwell, her prospective lodger
7. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Nobility
  2/5Viscount De L'Isle and his daughter discuss changing attitudes towards the aristocracy.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 17
  17/20Ash's reports from Afghanistan fall on deaf ears. Do the British want to avoid conflict?
9. 02:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 2
  2/5The reflections of an ordinary housewife from Barrow-in-Furness in August 1945.
10. 03:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—2 The Voyage to Brobdingnag
  2/3Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are enormous.
11. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
12. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
13. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.
14. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.

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