BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 2
  2/5A grisly discovery at Professor Lake's camp sparks a perilous two-man flight.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Harry Worth
  4/4Mark Radcliffe profiles comedian Harry Worth, a miner in Barnsley before taking the stage.
3. 01:00
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—The Traitor
  2/5The agent unearths a German plot to infiltrate England.
4. 01:30
  Sud-U-Like
  With the rise of the home washer dryer, what has become of the humble laundrette.
5. 02:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 2
  2/5Snowball has big plans for a farmyard revolution, but how will fellow pig Napoleon react?
6. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 3: Health Industry, Birth
  2/5A daughter and mother compare notes on how technology helped their birth experience.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 2
  2/5Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Chris Mullin - Decline and Fall: Diaries 2005-2010, Episode 2
  2/5It is 2006 and Mullin looks back on Tony Blair's premiership.
9. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—1. Challis Charm
  1/2In 1943 London, teacher Margaret Steggles falls under the spell of the Challis family.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, We Poets All Rejoice
  3/6Determined to scoop a rival biographer, the struggling writer visits Berlin.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 2, Dogging
  2/6Sam hopes a rescue dog can soothe grumpy Peter's retirement.
13. 05:30
  Mitch Benn Is the 37th Beatle
  Musical satirist Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the story of the Beatles.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
2. 06:30
  Gauguin: The Right to Dare
  An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
4. 07:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
8. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pride and the Peacemaker
  4/6Renaissance Italy's Prince Ludovico buys a cannon, and Princess Plethora wants to confess.
9. 10:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 11:00
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Galaxy Zee
  In a galaxy where every planet is like the rest, the creator feels his plan has gone awry.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Goldfish Girl
  After ten years, Joe clearly remembers everything about Ally, but she recalls nothing.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
3. 13:00
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
4. 13:30
  Gauguin: The Right to Dare
  An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.
5. 14:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 3
  3/5The windmill's smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, and Napoleon cements his position.
6. 14:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 3: Health Industry, Community Nurses
  3/5Two community nurses discuss how technology affects their relationships with patients.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3
  3/5Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Chris Mullin - Decline and Fall: Diaries 2005-2010, Episode 3
  3/5Chris Mullin reflects on the final days of Tony Blair's premiership.
9. 15:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
11. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pride and the Peacemaker
  4/6Renaissance Italy's Prince Ludovico buys a cannon, and Princess Plethora wants to confess.
12. 17:00
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
13. 17:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 3
  3/5Dyer and Danforth discover sprawling evidence of an incredible ancient civilisation.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Suspicion
  Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Onabushkan Flu
  13/20With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
5. 20:00
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
6. 20:30
  Gauguin: The Right to Dare
  An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.
7. 21:00
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Galaxy Zee
  In a galaxy where every planet is like the rest, the creator feels his plan has gone awry.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Goldfish Girl
  After ten years, Joe clearly remembers everything about Ally, but she recalls nothing.
9. 22:00
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.
10. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 3
  3/6Will is no street-fightin' man. Can American rapper 10 Shot turn him into a tough guy?
11. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, The Welsh Abroad
  1/6Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. From 2012.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/08/2015
  Jessica Fostekew chats to Andy Hamilton.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Know Thyne Enemy
  1/6Bletchley Park codebreaker Gordon gets carried away trying to think like a German.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 3
  3/5Dyer and Danforth discover sprawling evidence of an incredible ancient civilisation.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Suspicion
  Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts
3. 01:00
  W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy—Mr Harrington's Washing
  3/5The agent meets an American whose love of laundry has ugly consequences.
4. 01:30
  Gauguin: The Right to Dare
  An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.
5. 02:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 3
  3/5The windmill's smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, and Napoleon cements his position.
6. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 3: Health Industry, Community Nurses
  3/5Two community nurses discuss how technology affects their relationships with patients.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3
  3/5Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Chris Mullin - Decline and Fall: Diaries 2005-2010, Episode 3
  3/5Chris Mullin reflects on the final days of Tony Blair's premiership.
9. 03:00
  Stella Gibbons - Westwood—2. Disillusionment
  2/2Margaret Steggles wonders if playwright Gerald Challis really is the man of her dreams.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Pride and the Peacemaker
  4/6Renaissance Italy's Prince Ludovico buys a cannon, and Princess Plethora wants to confess.
12. 05:00
  Winston—Series 1, The Village Fete
  6/6Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.
13. 05:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.

Thursday 20 August 2015