BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 5 August 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Operation Music Box
  3/8The anti-hero meets a woman hunting an antique.
2. 06:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Tom Conti
  Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
3. 06:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
4. 07:00
  Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
  4/6Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
5. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Sugar
  4/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind sugar.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Families' Day
  11/20As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives to see his brother, the 'captain'!
7. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
8. 09:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 3
  12/13Ned Sherrin hosts the musical quiz with Stephen Gore, Geoff Pagett and Damien Clark.
9. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
10. 10:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—3 The Voyage to Laputa
  3/3Gulliver meets the mad inventors of Laputa and the mysterious race of the Houyhnhnms.
11. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Susie Maguire - Portrait, The Voyeur's Story
  3/3The mystery deepens for Bill when he meets Tom.
12. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  3/6Baldi probes a nurse's death and uncovers a case of voyeurism.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Families' Day
  11/20As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives to see his brother, the 'captain'!
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Operation Music Box
  3/8The anti-hero meets a woman hunting an antique.
4. 13:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Tom Conti
  Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
5. 13:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 3
  3/10Mr Chartwell has promised to tell Esther more about himself.
7. 14:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Policemen
  3/5How the level of respect shown by the public to police on the beat has changed over time.
8. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 18
  18/20Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.
9. 14:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 3
  3/5The Barrow-in-Furness housewife worries over the prospects for her husband and sons.
10. 15:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—3 The Voyage to Laputa
  3/3Gulliver meets the mad inventors of Laputa and the mysterious race of the Houyhnhnms.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 3
  12/13Ned Sherrin hosts the musical quiz with Stephen Gore, Geoff Pagett and Damien Clark.
12. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
13. 17:00
  Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
  4/6Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
14. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Sugar
  4/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind sugar.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Catch My Breath—3. Connections
  3/5Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator?
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—How Long Is a Piece of String?
  Matthew Parris with guests Susannah Jowitt, Jasmine Birtles and David Boyle.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Families' Day
  11/20As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives to see his brother, the 'captain'!
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Operation Music Box
  3/8The anti-hero meets a woman hunting an antique.
6. 20:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Tom Conti
  Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
7. 20:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Susie Maguire - Portrait, The Voyeur's Story
  3/3The mystery deepens for Bill when he meets Tom.
9. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  3/6Baldi probes a nurse's death and uncovers a case of voyeurism.
10. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Sugar
  4/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind sugar.
11. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
  1/6Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 2, A Bunch More Trying Times
  5/6Ezekiel gets a shock, and the rakish Captain Dashmount woos Mary.
13. 23:30
  1966 and All That—The 1960s
  3/4It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool! Satirical British history.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—3. Connections
  3/5Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator?
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—How Long Is a Piece of String?
  Matthew Parris with guests Susannah Jowitt, Jasmine Birtles and David Boyle.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Operation Music Box
  3/8The anti-hero meets a woman hunting an antique.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Tom Conti
  Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
5. 01:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 3
  3/10Mr Chartwell has promised to tell Esther more about himself.
7. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Policemen
  3/5How the level of respect shown by the public to police on the beat has changed over time.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 18
  18/20Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.
9. 02:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 3
  3/5The Barrow-in-Furness housewife worries over the prospects for her husband and sons.
10. 03:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—3 The Voyage to Laputa
  3/3Gulliver meets the mad inventors of Laputa and the mysterious race of the Houyhnhnms.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Semi-final 3
  12/13Ned Sherrin hosts the musical quiz with Stephen Gore, Geoff Pagett and Damien Clark.
12. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pilgrim Industry
  2/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state plot to attract pilgrims.
13. 05:00
  Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
  4/6Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
14. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Sugar
  4/4Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind sugar.

Thursday 6 August 2015