BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 6 October 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1
  1/4A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sir Roy Strong and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
  Louise Doughty, Roy Strong and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown debate books.(R)
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
  1/5When a detested church-goer is found dead, Miss Marple investigates.
4. 01:30
  Deep in the Heart of Texas
  Peter Curran explores the city of Austin in Texas.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 1
  1/5It's New Year yet the mood is anything but festive in the Battle family household.
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
  1/10Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 1
  1/10New York, 1968. Naive young sociologist Roger Zimmern gets his first job at university.
8. 02:45
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—1. Discovery
  1/5How Thomas Keneally discovered the story of Oskar Schindler.
9. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Insurrection
  3/12Provoked by Parliament, the resolute army aim to get higher ranks on their side.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game. With Steve Punt and John O'Farrell.
11. 04:30
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off?
12. 05:00
  Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
  2/4A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
  2/5Miss Marple probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
2. 06:30
  Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
  Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
3. 07:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 2
  2/4Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
4. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
  3/4The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/20Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
6. 08:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
  Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Living with Mother—Series 1, Wild Card
  3/4A poker-loving aristocrat loses the family jewels. Starring Penelope Keith and Kevin Eldon
9. 10:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
  4/121674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Moments Past, The Night Eleanor Roosevelt Became Eleanor Roosevelt
  1/3Read by Miriam Margolyes. How a shocking discovery changed Eleanor Roosevelt's life.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The King of Sootland
  A pauper takes a teenage girl on a rooftop adventure at Buckingham Palace.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/20Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
2. 12:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
  Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
  2/5Miss Marple probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
4. 13:30
  Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
  Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 2
  2/5Life gets more complicated for Mo and Peter, whose attraction to Noel grows apace.
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
  2/10Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 2
  2/10Young sociologist Roger makes contact with the small cult known as the Truth Seekers.
8. 14:45
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—2. Journey
  2/5Poldek and Thomas set out to meet some of the Jews saved by Oskar.
9. 15:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
  4/121674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
11. 16:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
12. 17:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 2
  2/4Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
13. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
  3/4The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/20Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
4. 19:30
  Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
  Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
  2/5Miss Marple probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
6. 20:30
  Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
  Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Moments Past, The Night Eleanor Roosevelt Became Eleanor Roosevelt
  1/3Read by Miriam Margolyes. How a shocking discovery changed Eleanor Roosevelt's life.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The King of Sootland
  A pauper takes a teenage girl on a rooftop adventure at Buckingham Palace.
9. 22:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
  3/4The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
10. 22:30
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Doug and Demelza Davidson
  2/6David Vine tells the story of Britain's most intrepid mixed lugers.
11. 22:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—2. Bank Hols
  2/4The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays.
12. 23:00
  On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5The latest on the 'Penelope Keith riots', and just 38 weeks to Wimbledon.
13. 23:30
  Ectoplasm—The Case of the Missing Lost Soul
  2/4A countess begs for help to skip eternity as a Barry Manilow fan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
  2/4With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
  From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
  2/5Miss Marple probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
4. 01:30
  Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
  Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 2
  2/5Life gets more complicated for Mo and Peter, whose attraction to Noel grows apace.
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
  2/10Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 2
  2/10Young sociologist Roger makes contact with the small cult known as the Truth Seekers.
8. 02:45
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—2. Journey
  2/5Poldek and Thomas set out to meet some of the Jews saved by Oskar.
9. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
  4/121674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
11. 04:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
12. 05:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 2
  2/4Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
13. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
  3/4The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.

Wednesday 7 October 2015