BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 17 September 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 3. Sands of Kyros
  3/10After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once-benign force.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Power of the Voice
  Matthew Parris and his guests discuss how your voice can shape your everyday life.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction
  8/8Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.
4. 01:30
  Find Me A New York Jewish Princess
  Tim Samuels braves the New York Jewish dating scene to find the girl of his dreams
5. 02:00
  Afternoon Reading—Face It, Together
  1/3By Naomi Alderman. A love story involving eight loosely networked friends.
6. 02:15
  Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life—The Beginnings of the Modern Office
  Lucy looks at Charles Lamb's account of life at the East India Company in the early 1800s.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher William Hill - Angarrack, Spring
  3/5Lady Helen grows more attached to Rafe, a welcome distraction from her husband Richard.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 8
  8/10Dexter and Sylvie are married, and Emma is a success in the world of children's fiction.
9. 03:00
  Caesar!—Series 2, Citizens in a Great City
  3/3The story of Septimus Severus and how he came to the brink of becoming Emperor.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 5
  5/10More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Paul Lamford and Robert Eastaway.
11. 04:30
  One Foot in the Grave—2. Timeless Time
  2/4Grumpy Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake.
12. 05:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Secret Science
  Simon Singh and Dave Gorman join Brian and Robin to discuss Bletchley Park.
13. 05:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5The real point of owning a cat and a culture clash at the Proms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Only the Good Die Young—1. Killed?
  1/6Kim Drake's fiance Mike kills himself on their wedding day, after quitting his job.
2. 06:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
4. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Coding Special
  John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by Matt Parker, Eben Upton and Sydney Padua.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Crossed Swords
  8/8Excited Harold lets greed get the better of him. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
9. 10:00
  Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf—1. From Breakfast to Luncheon
  1/2A single June day, Clarissa Dalloway prepares for an important party
10. 11:00
  Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You—This Person and The Man on the Stairs
  4/5Two stories, by turns funny, unsettling and dark, end in the tale of a house intruder.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing
  Michael Butt's play explores the mysterious events surrounding Christopher Marlowe's death
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Crossed Swords
  8/8Excited Harold lets greed get the better of him. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
3. 13:00
  Only the Good Die Young—1. Killed?
  1/6Kim Drake's fiance Mike kills himself on their wedding day, after quitting his job.
4. 13:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
5. 14:00
  Afternoon Reading—Face It, The Deletion
  2/3By Laura Dockrill. After setting up an account, how hard is it to truly quit the network?
6. 14:15
  Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life—Getting a Job: Nepotism or Meritocracy?
  Lucy reveals how hiring the 'best man for the job' wasn't always the way it was done.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher William Hill - Angarrack, Summer
  4/5Lady Helen's relationship with her stepson Rafe is growing dangerously out of control.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 9
  9/10Caving into their desire to be together, Emma and Dexter are trying for a baby.
9. 15:00
  Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf—1. From Breakfast to Luncheon
  1/2A single June day, Clarissa Dalloway prepares for an important party
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
13. 17:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Coding Special
  John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by Matt Parker, Eben Upton and Sydney Padua.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
  4/10Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Charles M Schulz
  Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Crossed Swords
  8/8Excited Harold lets greed get the better of him. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
5. 20:00
  Only the Good Die Young—1. Killed?
  1/6Kim Drake's fiance Mike kills himself on their wedding day, after quitting his job.
6. 20:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
7. 21:00
  Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You—This Person and The Man on the Stairs
  4/5Two stories, by turns funny, unsettling and dark, end in the tale of a house intruder.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing
  Michael Butt's play explores the mysterious events surrounding Christopher Marlowe's death
9. 22:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Coding Special
  John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by Matt Parker, Eben Upton and Sydney Padua.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Rebellion
  5/6Satan ponders happiness while Elvis gets locked in a crate.
12. 23:30
  Sounding Off with McGough—3. The Meaning of Life
  3/6Poet Roger McGough's reflections on 'the meaning of life'. From Bath Festival in 2000.
13. 23:45
  The Shuttleworths—Series 1, How...
  3/6Sheffield's John Shuttleworth offers tips on how to cope with divorce and washing-up.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
  4/10Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Charles M Schulz
  Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip.
3. 01:00
  Only the Good Die Young—1. Killed?
  1/6Kim Drake's fiance Mike kills himself on their wedding day, after quitting his job.
4. 01:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
5. 02:00
  Afternoon Reading—Face It, The Deletion
  2/3By Laura Dockrill. After setting up an account, how hard is it to truly quit the network?
6. 02:15
  Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life—Getting a Job: Nepotism or Meritocracy?
  Lucy reveals how hiring the 'best man for the job' wasn't always the way it was done.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher William Hill - Angarrack, Summer
  4/5Lady Helen's relationship with her stepson Rafe is growing dangerously out of control.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 9
  9/10Caving into their desire to be together, Emma and Dexter are trying for a baby.
9. 03:00
  Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf—1. From Breakfast to Luncheon
  1/2A single June day, Clarissa Dalloway prepares for an important party
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
  5/8Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Coding Special
  John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by Matt Parker, Eben Upton and Sydney Padua.

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