BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 September 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury
  Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond.
2. 00:30
  With Nobbs On—From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill
  2/3David Nobbs talks about his comedy career.
3. 01:00
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 1
  1/4Charles hopes to wed his wartime sweetheart Sophia, but then her grandfather dies suddenly
4. 01:30
  Living Books
  Sandi Toksvig visits the Human Library where you borrow a person instead of a book
5. 02:00
  Bill Connor - Cassandra's Good Food Guide—Episode 2
  2/3The cantankerous columnist reveals his first food memory, Miss Cowie's uneatable porridge.
6. 02:15
  Journey Into Language—Listening to Lorca
  2/3Eric Hawkins recalls studying in France and Germany during the 1930s rise of fascism.
7. 02:30
  Agatha Christie—The 8.55 to Baghdad, 2. Orient Express to Istanbul
  2/5Andrew Eames recalls taking the Orient Express train to Istanbul.
8. 02:45
  Iris by John Bayley—2. Lady on a Bicycle
  2/5Iris Murdoch's husband recalls falling in love with the lady on the bike.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—22-26 June 1915
  A week of secrets and lies.
10. 04:00
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 2
  2/6The famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Sessions and Enn Reitel.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Hunting, Shooting and Wishing
  5/6Woodhouse arrives at the Pomeroys' country house hoping to find a patron.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 2, Surfing
  4/6The odd duo try some deeply inaccurate online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
13. 05:30
  Mitch Benn Specials—The Freewheelin' Mitch Benn
  1/3Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the story of Bob Dylan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 2
  2/4Charles wants to take Sophia away from her troubled family, as the murder mystery deepens.
2. 06:30
  The Boy who Bought a Field
  Francis Pryor meets the archaeologist who bought the land covering a lost medieval town.
3. 07:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers.
4. 07:30
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Isy Suttie presents three sketch groups from the 2015 Edinburgh Festival.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/13Bill Oddie sings of Nappy Days, plus there's Britain's entry to the Eurovision Pun Contest
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
8. 09:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—29 June to 3 July 1915
  Canadian troops celebrate their Dominion Day, and a long-awaited reunion is planned.
10. 11:00
  Behind the Screen—Out Damned Spot, by Dorothy L Sayers
  3/6Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie contribute to the 1930s whodunit.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Adam Beeson - The Magician's Daughter
  Shot on stage, a dying magician passes secrets of his act to his daughter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/13Bill Oddie sings of Nappy Days, plus there's Britain's entry to the Eurovision Pun Contest
3. 13:00
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 2
  2/4Charles wants to take Sophia away from her troubled family, as the murder mystery deepens.
4. 13:30
  The Boy who Bought a Field
  Francis Pryor meets the archaeologist who bought the land covering a lost medieval town.
5. 14:00
  Bill Connor - Cassandra's Good Food Guide—Episode 3
  3/3Everything from poetic sauce bottle labels to seasoned bumblebees and za-zas.
6. 14:15
  Journey Into Language—Trampling Flat the Frontiers
  3/3Professor Eric Hawkins recalls how being a wartime soldier influenced his future ethos.
7. 14:30
  Agatha Christie—The 8.55 to Baghdad, 3. A Steam Bath
  3/5Retracing the crime writer's journey, Andrew Eames stops off for a steam bath in Damascus.
8. 14:45
  Iris by John Bayley—3. Married Life
  3/5Iris Murdoch's husband reflects on married life and recalls their wedding day in 1956.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—29 June to 3 July 1915
  Canadian troops celebrate their Dominion Day, and a long-awaited reunion is planned.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 16:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
12. 17:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers.
13. 17:30
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Isy Suttie presents three sketch groups from the 2015 Edinburgh Festival.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 18:30
  With Nobbs On—The Fall and Reprise of Reggie Perrin
  3/3David Nobbs talks about his comedy career.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Floggle Grummit Missile
  15/20Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/13Bill Oddie sings of Nappy Days, plus there's Britain's entry to the Eurovision Pun Contest
5. 20:00
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 2
  2/4Charles wants to take Sophia away from her troubled family, as the murder mystery deepens.
6. 20:30
  The Boy who Bought a Field
  Francis Pryor meets the archaeologist who bought the land covering a lost medieval town.
7. 21:00
  Behind the Screen—Out Damned Spot, by Dorothy L Sayers
  3/6Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie contribute to the 1930s whodunit.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Adam Beeson - The Magician's Daughter
  Shot on stage, a dying magician passes secrets of his act to his daughter.
9. 22:00
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Isy Suttie presents three sketch groups from the 2015 Edinburgh Festival.
10. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 5
  5/6Peter asks rock singer Alex to help wary Will live on the edge. But Will surprises Alex.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/09/2015
  Jon Holmes is joined by Terry Alderton.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Myths
  3/6Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales.
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 3, Back to Your Post
  3/6With everything German under suspicion, the codebreakers tackle censoring letters.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley
  Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar.
2. 00:30
  With Nobbs On—The Fall and Reprise of Reggie Perrin
  3/3David Nobbs talks about his comedy career.
3. 01:00
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 2
  2/4Charles wants to take Sophia away from her troubled family, as the murder mystery deepens.
4. 01:30
  The Boy who Bought a Field
  Francis Pryor meets the archaeologist who bought the land covering a lost medieval town.
5. 02:00
  Bill Connor - Cassandra's Good Food Guide—Episode 3
  3/3Everything from poetic sauce bottle labels to seasoned bumblebees and za-zas.
6. 02:15
  Journey Into Language—Trampling Flat the Frontiers
  3/3Professor Eric Hawkins recalls how being a wartime soldier influenced his future ethos.
7. 02:30
  Agatha Christie—The 8.55 to Baghdad, 3. A Steam Bath
  3/5Retracing the crime writer's journey, Andrew Eames stops off for a steam bath in Damascus.
8. 02:45
  Iris by John Bayley—3. Married Life
  3/5Iris Murdoch's husband reflects on married life and recalls their wedding day in 1956.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—29 June to 3 July 1915
  Canadian troops celebrate their Dominion Day, and a long-awaited reunion is planned.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
12. 05:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers.
13. 05:30
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Isy Suttie presents three sketch groups from the 2015 Edinburgh Festival.

Thursday 3 September 2015