BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 August 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, The Star
  2/5A priest's faith is severely tested during an expedition on a burnt planet.
2. 00:15
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 2
  2/4Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World.
3. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Norman Evans
  3/4Mark Radcliffe looks back at the life and career of northern comic Norman Evans.
4. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Love Affair
  7/8The con man is in Saudi Arabia hoping to make a killing on oil leases.
5. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Graham Nash
  Musician Graham Nash chooses Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings'.
6. 01:30
  A Fine Defence Of Enid Blyton
  Anne Fine looks at the enduring appeal of the Famous Five author.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 7
  7/10Esther and Corkbowl are both preparing for the trip to Chartwell.
8. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 2: Sex, Gay Protest
  2/5Discussion on whether attitudes toward homosexuality have changed.
9. 02:30
  Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai—What's Cooking?
  2/6The search for a missing husband leads Alia Khan to the restaurant where he was last seen.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 2
  2/5At five years old, Elena goes to nursery and learns about being part of the collective.
11. 03:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 1
  1/2Katherine and Mary are challenged over their assumptions about love.
12. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
13. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Meet My New Agent
  2/6Will struggling writer Woodhouse get a break when he is taken on by a new agent?
14. 05:00
  HR—Series 2, Gassing
  1/6Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress.
15. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it is not what, but who you know that matters.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Hyacinth Patrol
  8/8Harry is in Panama where an accidental sock-on-the-jaw leads to a spy adventure.
2. 06:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Claudia Winkleman MBE
  Strictly's Claudia Winkleman chooses the ET film theme and a track by Stevie Wonder
3. 06:30
  Art Attack—Episode 1
  1/2Tim Marlow looks at attacks on art carried out in the name of politics and religion.
4. 07:00
  Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
  5/6The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.
5. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson
  1/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.
6. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship
  12/20When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates.
7. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
8. 09:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Final
  13/13Rounds include Noel Coward, Great Buildings in Music and Schubert.
9. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
10. 10:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
11. 11:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship
  12/20When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Hyacinth Patrol
  8/8Harry is in Panama where an accidental sock-on-the-jaw leads to a spy adventure.
4. 13:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Claudia Winkleman MBE
  Strictly's Claudia Winkleman chooses the ET film theme and a track by Stevie Wonder
5. 13:30
  Art Attack—Episode 1
  1/2Tim Marlow looks at attacks on art carried out in the name of politics and religion.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 8
  8/10Clementine Churchill takes a stand, while Beth and Big Oliver host Sunday lunch.
7. 14:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 2: Sex, Beauty Queens
  3/5Miss World 1965 compares notes about her experiences with the Miss England 2010.
8. 14:30
  Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai—Body of Christ
  3/6The body of a young girl washed up on a beach leads Alia Khan to a child prostitution ring
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 3
  3/5Elena can only go to college if she is a member of the Young Communist League.
10. 15:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Final
  13/13Rounds include Noel Coward, Great Buildings in Music and Schubert.
12. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
13. 17:00
  Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
  5/6The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.
14. 17:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson
  1/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Death and the Senator
  3/5If a medical space station can cure cardiac conditions, who gets treatment?
2. 18:15
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3
  3/4Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Lost Opportunities
  Matthew Parris with guests Patrick Neate, Ros Taylor and Zinovy Zinik.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship
  12/20When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
6. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Hyacinth Patrol
  8/8Harry is in Panama where an accidental sock-on-the-jaw leads to a spy adventure.
7. 20:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Claudia Winkleman MBE
  Strictly's Claudia Winkleman chooses the ET film theme and a track by Stevie Wonder
8. 20:30
  Art Attack—Episode 1
  1/2Tim Marlow looks at attacks on art carried out in the name of politics and religion.
9. 21:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
10. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
11. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson
  1/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.
12. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 2
  2/6Will's godfather Peter invites fashion presenter Kathy to help him dress better.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 2, Still in Trying Times
  6/6Ezekiel sets out to uncover who is his new son's real father.
14. 23:30
  1966 and All That—The 1980s and 90s
  4/4Neil Knock-Knock and John Minor make the political headlines.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Death and the Senator
  3/5If a medical space station can cure cardiac conditions, who gets treatment?
2. 00:15
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3
  3/4Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Lost Opportunities
  Matthew Parris with guests Patrick Neate, Ros Taylor and Zinovy Zinik.
4. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, Hyacinth Patrol
  8/8Harry is in Panama where an accidental sock-on-the-jaw leads to a spy adventure.
5. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Claudia Winkleman MBE
  Strictly's Claudia Winkleman chooses the ET film theme and a track by Stevie Wonder
6. 01:30
  Art Attack—Episode 1
  1/2Tim Marlow looks at attacks on art carried out in the name of politics and religion.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 8
  8/10Clementine Churchill takes a stand, while Beth and Big Oliver host Sunday lunch.
8. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 2: Sex, Beauty Queens
  3/5Miss World 1965 compares notes about her experiences with the Miss England 2010.
9. 02:30
  Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai—Body of Christ
  3/6The body of a young girl washed up on a beach leads Alia Khan to a child prostitution ring
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 3
  3/5Elena can only go to college if she is a member of the Young Communist League.
11. 03:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
12. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1998, Final
  13/13Rounds include Noel Coward, Great Buildings in Music and Schubert.
13. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn
  3/6The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.
14. 05:00
  Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
  5/6The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.
15. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson
  1/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.

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