BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 30 August 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
2. 00:30
  Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty
  4/6Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail.
3. 01:00
  Iris Murdoch - A Severed Head (Omnibus)
  Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Alexander McCall Smith
  The author chooses a Vera Lynn classic and 'Soave sia il vento' from Cosi Fan Tutte.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Mel Calman
  Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.
6. 02:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Hold the Back Page
  A disastrous foray into journalism is recounted in embarrassment.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—An Unofficial Iris
  Author Iris Murdoch has a complex reputation thanks to her husband's memoirs.
8. 04:00
  Grant Eustace - Absolute Discretion
  1873: Arthur Vernet investigates a mystery around the Earl of Warminster's family home.
9. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
  Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
2. 07:15
  In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
  2/5Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
3. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
4. 08:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 08:30
  Whack-O!—The Book Prizes
  Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.
6. 09:00
  Michael Peppiatt - Francis Bacon in Your Blood: Omnibus
  Michael Peppiatt's account of his 30-year friendship with Francis Bacon.
7. 10:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Alex Jennings
  Actor Alex Jennings chooses 'Bring me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise.
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eric Sykes
  Comedian and writer Eric Sykes makes his second castaway appearance with Sue Lawley.
9. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 2, Getting Organised
  Guy Raz investigates the inner architecture of living systems.
10. 11:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
  The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Whack-O!—The Book Prizes
  Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.
3. 13:00
  Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
  Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
4. 14:15
  In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
  2/5Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
5. 14:30
  Simon Mawer - Tightrope—Episode 1
  1/2Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and begins recording the story of her espionage life.
6. 15:45
  Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
  The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
7. 16:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
8. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
  2/3Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
2. 18:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
  2/3A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
3. 19:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 2, Getting Organised
  Guy Raz investigates the inner architecture of living systems.
4. 19:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
  The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
5. 20:00
  Michael Peppiatt - Francis Bacon in Your Blood: Omnibus
  Michael Peppiatt's account of his 30-year friendship with Francis Bacon.
6. 21:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Alex Jennings
  Actor Alex Jennings chooses 'Bring me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise.
7. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eric Sykes
  Comedian and writer Eric Sykes makes his second castaway appearance with Sue Lawley.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
9. 22:30
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 7
  7/9Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
10. 22:35
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 3
  3/3The Scottish humorist enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty.
11. 22:50
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 8
  8/9Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
12. 22:55
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Douglas (Isle of Man)
  4/6Mark Steel creates a stand-up show for residents of Douglas on the Isle of Man.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 9
  9/9Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
14. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Look Who's Stalking
  5/6Mrs Naughtie is being pursued. Could the Laird possibly be to blame?
15. 23:45
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Radio Mustard
  1/6The horror, carnage and laughter that was the First World War.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
  2/3Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
2. 00:30
  The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
  2/3A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
3. 01:00
  Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
  Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
4. 02:15
  In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
  2/5Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
5. 02:30
  Simon Mawer - Tightrope—Episode 1
  1/2Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and begins recording the story of her espionage life.
6. 03:45
  Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
  The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
7. 04:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
8. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.

Monday 31 August 2015