BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 12 September 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Haunted—Which One? by R Chetwynd-Hayes
  A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Bridge Over Troubled Water
  Despite their hit anthem of love and support, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
  5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
4. 01:30
  The Hull Truck Story
  The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.
5. 02:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC International Short Story Award 2012, East of the West
  6/10By Miroslav Penkov. A broken-hearted man reflects on love and loss.
6. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher Nicholson - The Elephant Keeper, Episode 5
  5/5Tom and Jenny have joined a menagerie in London, but Tom dreams of a better life.
7. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 5
  5/10Emma has bought a flat with her boyfriend Ian and is drifting away from Dexter.
8. 03:00
  Caesar!—Series 1, Peeling Figs for Julius
  3/3His name is now a byword for depravity, but how evil was Emperor Caligula?
9. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
10. 04:30
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
  2/4John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
11. 05:00
  Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton
  2/41855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.
12. 05:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Stoneybridge, the Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in the popular sketch show.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Allen Saddler - Man of the People
  The true story of newspaper magnate, fraudster, bankrupt and MP - Horatio Bottomley.
2. 07:30
  Lucinda Lambton's Elevations and Revelations—Claydon House
  1/6A singing staircase and fantasy tearoom. The historian tours the 18th-century house.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—The Sound of America: The Story of NPR
  Commentator and satirist Joe Queenan takes a look at the past 35 years of American history
4. 09:00
  4 Extra at Bletchley Park
  Maggie Philbin traces the remarkable history of IT through the BBC sound archives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Hitch-Hiking Counterfeiter
  16/20A retired 'Major' cadges a lift on HMS Troutbridge, but the crew soon pay the price.
2. 12:30
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 13
  13/13It's christening day and George is packing for Africa.
3. 13:00
  Jennifer Clement - Prayers for the Stolen Omnibus
  Mexican 15-year-old Ladydi Martinez hides in ground holes to avoid the drug cartels.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Benedict Allen
  The writer and adventurer chooses the theme to The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Peter Hall
  The acclaimed theatre director tells Dr Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness on his life
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—The Sound of America: The Story of NPR
  Commentator and satirist Joe Queenan takes a look at the past 35 years of American history
7. 16:00
  Allen Saddler - Man of the People
  The true story of newspaper magnate, fraudster, bankrupt and MP - Horatio Bottomley.
8. 17:30
  Lucinda Lambton's Elevations and Revelations—Claydon House
  1/6A singing staircase and fantasy tearoom. The historian tours the 18th-century house.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice
  6/6The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice.
2. 18:30
  Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
  6/6Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
3. 19:00
  4 Extra at Bletchley Park
  Maggie Philbin traces the remarkable history of IT through the BBC sound archives.
4. 22:00
  Sabotage—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2The comic talents of Lucy Beaumont, Benny Boot, Jamie Demetriou, Kevin Eldon and others.
5. 23:00
  4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Host Simon Bligh, Matt Wellcome, Veronica McKenzie and Sean Meo at the Comedy Store.
6. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/09/2015
  Arthur Smith chats to Steve Bennett.
7. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer
  4/6The comedian meets the political satirist and voice of The Simpsons.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice
  6/6The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice.
2. 00:30
  Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
  6/6Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
3. 01:00
  Jennifer Clement - Prayers for the Stolen Omnibus
  Mexican 15-year-old Ladydi Martinez hides in ground holes to avoid the drug cartels.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Benedict Allen
  The writer and adventurer chooses the theme to The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Peter Hall
  The acclaimed theatre director tells Dr Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness on his life
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—The Sound of America: The Story of NPR
  Commentator and satirist Joe Queenan takes a look at the past 35 years of American history
7. 04:00
  Allen Saddler - Man of the People
  The true story of newspaper magnate, fraudster, bankrupt and MP - Horatio Bottomley.
8. 05:30
  Lucinda Lambton's Elevations and Revelations—Claydon House
  1/6A singing staircase and fantasy tearoom. The historian tours the 18th-century house.

Sunday 13 September 2015