BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 October 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Horror of Loch Ness, Episode 2
  2/4Professor Dunning's attempts to find the missing speed ace unleash terrible dangers.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
3. 01:00
  Peter Pan by JM Barrie—1. Away to Neverland
  1/4A strange visitor transforms the Darling household one bed-time.
4. 01:30
  Playing the Salesman
  Christopher Bigsby talks to actors and directors on portraying Willy Loman. From 2006.
5. 02:00
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals
  2/5A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene.
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 7
  7/10Marina Warner uses psychoanalysis to explain meanings behind the Grimm Brothers' tales.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 7
  7/10The Truth Seekers' spiritual guides from the planet Varna are about to arrive.
8. 02:45
  Kenneth Tynan - Theatre Writings—The Voice of the Young
  2/5The ecstatic 1956 review of John Osborne's kitchen-sink drama Look Back in Anger.
9. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—The Man of Blood
  9/12Opposition mounts against the King, but is there enough support to depose him?
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other.
11. 04:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 4
  4/6Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond.
12. 05:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 3
  3/4Kate's cottage is in ruins and dating is proving to be a disaster.
13. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, Vorsprung Durch Technik
  4/4The team try to overcome their greatest challenge - exiting a lift.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Peter Pan by JM Barrie—2. In the Mermaid's Lagoon
  2/4The mischievous boy and his new friends arrive in Neverland.
2. 06:30
  Arthur Miller: The Accidental Music Collector
  The playwright tells how he taped North Carolina's poor singing Blues and spiritual songs.
3. 07:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 2, Things Can Only Get Better?
  Will the latest advances in biomedical sciences ever lead us to the perfect body?
4. 07:30
  Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 2
  2/2Sami Shah looks at Pakistan's political history, including its music, cinema and religion.
5. 08:00
  The TV Lark—Opening Night
  Abandon ship! The Navy Lark gang switch to some brand new roles at Troutbridge TV.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 9
  9/13Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 9
  9/10More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan and Robert Eastway.
8. 09:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
9. 10:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—England's New Chains
  10/12Will the execution of King Charles I bring the army its longed-for freedom?
10. 11:00
  Arthur Miller Short Stories—Fame
  1/3Alfred Molina performs Miller's New York story on the hateful pleasure of fame.
11. 11:15
  Tommies—11 May 1915
  Ahmadullah is posted from the western front to join the start of the Gallipoli campaign.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—Opening Night
  Abandon ship! The Navy Lark gang switch to some brand new roles at Troutbridge TV.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 9
  9/13Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.
3. 13:00
  Peter Pan by JM Barrie—2. In the Mermaid's Lagoon
  2/4The mischievous boy and his new friends arrive in Neverland.
4. 13:30
  Arthur Miller: The Accidental Music Collector
  The playwright tells how he taped North Carolina's poor singing Blues and spiritual songs.
5. 14:00
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers
  3/5Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime.
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 8
  8/10Marina Warner examines how feminism has tackled the Grimm brothers' tales.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 8
  8/10Sociologist Tom claims he has been possessed by the spirit of the alien guru Ro of Varna.
8. 14:45
  Kenneth Tynan - Theatre Writings—Dodging the Ban
  3/5The critic's passionate campaign against stage censorship was fearless and funny.
9. 15:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—England's New Chains
  10/12Will the execution of King Charles I bring the army its longed-for freedom?
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 9
  9/10More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan and Robert Eastway.
11. 16:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
12. 17:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 2, Things Can Only Get Better?
  Will the latest advances in biomedical sciences ever lead us to the perfect body?
13. 17:30
  Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 2
  2/2Sami Shah looks at Pakistan's political history, including its music, cinema and religion.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—The Horror of Loch Ness, Episode 3
  3/4Professor Dunning must face a prehistoric jungle, while Crowley discovers further terrors.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Book By Its Cover
  Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—Opening Night
  Abandon ship! The Navy Lark gang switch to some brand new roles at Troutbridge TV.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 9
  9/13Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.
5. 20:00
  Peter Pan by JM Barrie—2. In the Mermaid's Lagoon
  2/4The mischievous boy and his new friends arrive in Neverland.
6. 20:30
  Arthur Miller: The Accidental Music Collector
  The playwright tells how he taped North Carolina's poor singing Blues and spiritual songs.
7. 21:00
  Arthur Miller Short Stories—Fame
  1/3Alfred Molina performs Miller's New York story on the hateful pleasure of fame.
8. 21:15
  Tommies—11 May 1915
  Ahmadullah is posted from the western front to join the start of the Gallipoli campaign.
9. 22:00
  Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 2
  2/2Sami Shah looks at Pakistan's political history, including its music, cinema and religion.
10. 22:30
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Ben and Graham are short on food supplies and cannot radio main base.
11. 22:45
  Before They Were Famous—Series 1, Episode 2
  Ian Leslie with more surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—14/10/2015
  Diane Morgan chats to Sam Bain.
13. 23:00
  The History Plays—Maggie Heart Galtieri
  3/5The Falkland Islands, 1982. Maggie Watkins shelters an Argentinean soldier with a secret.
14. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Knowing Your Unions
  3/4John Weak discovers nothing is legally binding about a legally binding contract.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The Horror of Loch Ness, Episode 3
  3/4Professor Dunning must face a prehistoric jungle, while Crowley discovers further terrors.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Book By Its Cover
  Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear.
3. 01:00
  Peter Pan by JM Barrie—2. In the Mermaid's Lagoon
  2/4The mischievous boy and his new friends arrive in Neverland.
4. 01:30
  Arthur Miller: The Accidental Music Collector
  The playwright tells how he taped North Carolina's poor singing Blues and spiritual songs.
5. 02:00
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers
  3/5Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime.
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 8
  8/10Marina Warner examines how feminism has tackled the Grimm brothers' tales.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 8
  8/10Sociologist Tom claims he has been possessed by the spirit of the alien guru Ro of Varna.
8. 02:45
  Kenneth Tynan - Theatre Writings—Dodging the Ban
  3/5The critic's passionate campaign against stage censorship was fearless and funny.
9. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—England's New Chains
  10/12Will the execution of King Charles I bring the army its longed-for freedom?
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 9
  9/10More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan and Robert Eastway.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
  2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
12. 05:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 2, Things Can Only Get Better?
  Will the latest advances in biomedical sciences ever lead us to the perfect body?
13. 05:30
  Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 2
  2/2Sami Shah looks at Pakistan's political history, including its music, cinema and religion.

Thursday 15 October 2015