BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 15 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 Sentinel
  5/5The story from which Clarke developed the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' with Kubrick.
2. 00:15
  The Smell by Patrick McGrath
  A father exerts demonic control over his family but at what cost?
3. 00:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Persuasion
  3/4Stephen Fry persuades you to listen to a programme about persuasive language.
4. 01:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 2
  2/2The inspector finds himself plied with cash and love. Gogol's satire of civic corruption.
5. 01:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 10
  10/10Sunday evening and Esther returns home to find Black Pat waiting for her.
7. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 2: Sex, Prostitution
  5/51970s prostitute Helen talks to sex worker Maria who is funding her way through university
8. 02:30
  Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai—Five-Star Death
  5/6A dead glamour model in a 5-star hotel sets Alia on the trail of a Bollywood heart-throb.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 5
  5/5Robert has returned to Texas and Elena wonders if she might visit him.
10. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
11. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and David Quantick.
12. 04:30
  Boogie Up the River—A Curry at Kelmscot
  4/6Jennifer joins Mark and his mutt's Thames quest, but there is a surprise on their menu.
13. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?
14. 05:30
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Susie Dent, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall vie for wordy supremacy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Shirley Gee - Moonshine
  London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
  Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
4. 09:00
  Peter Ustinov - The Radio Years
  John McCarthy explores the BBC radio archives for programmes featuring Sir Peter Ustinov.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
  11/24Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
3. 13:00
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Karen knows her much-loved husband of 19 years is gay. Now it's time to tell the kids.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rafe Spall
  Actor Rafe Spall chooses tracks by the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Colin Davis
  Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
  Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
7. 16:00
  Shirley Gee - Moonshine
  London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
8. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
  2/6Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
2. 18:30
  Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions
  2/6A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children.
3. 19:00
  Peter Ustinov - The Radio Years
  John McCarthy explores the BBC radio archives for programmes featuring Sir Peter Ustinov.
4. 22:00
  4 Extra Stands Up with Fred MacAulay—Episode 1
  1/3Made for 4 Extra. Fred MacAulay with the best of 2015's comedy Fringe in Edinburgh.
5. 23:00
  4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter.
6. 23:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
  2/6Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
2. 00:30
  Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions
  2/6A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children.
3. 01:00
  How to Have a Perfect Marriage Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Karen knows her much-loved husband of 19 years is gay. Now it's time to tell the kids.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rafe Spall
  Actor Rafe Spall chooses tracks by the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Colin Davis
  Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
  Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
7. 04:00
  Shirley Gee - Moonshine
  London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
8. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
  3/6Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers

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