BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 October 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—1. Freezerville
  1/5One man survives a wild Antarctic storm. What is his chilling secret?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tariq Ali and Jean Binta Breeze
  Louise Doughty is joined by author Tariq Ali and Jamaican dub poet Jean Binta Breeze.(R)
3. 01:00
  Kingsley Amis - Moral Fibre
  John Lewis tangles with a social worker out to rescue a young girl from a life of sin.
4. 01:30
  John Mayall's Blues Adventures
  Blues musician John Mayall on the growth of rhythm and blues in 1960s Britain.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 1
  1/12The barriers are down as Jim Dixon takes recovering academic Margaret out on a date.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Echoes in the Dark
  1/30David Hendy begins his 30-part series in the prehistoric cave.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 1
  1/10Sisters Noemi, Ester and Ruth are the last remnants of a noble family in decline.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 1
  1/5In May 399BC, the philosopher Socrates faced trial. His beloved Athens had turned on him.
9. 03:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—1. Reckless
  1/2After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Philippe Bridau becomes a reckless gambler.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with John O'Farrell, Mark Maier, Maria McErlane.
11. 04:30
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Maddox's future is uncertain as a rather shady character plans to buy the newspaper.
12. 05:00
  Turf Wars—The Accidental Head
  4/4Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 2
  2/8Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Susan Calman and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
  Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
2. 06:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
3. 07:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
4. 07:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 1
  1/4An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 3, The Quiller Killer
  1/4TV detective Michael Feydeau ponders the murder of Christopher Marlowe.
9. 10:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—2. Destitute
  2/2Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, The Girl with the Red Hair
  2/3A woman has a mystical experience while walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Bullmore and Macmillan - Family Tree
  Nancy knows her teenage son doesn't like washing, but she has no idea of the consequences.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
3. 13:00
  Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
  Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
4. 13:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
5. 14:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 2
  2/12Will an 'arty' weekend at the Welches give Jim an opportunity to impress his colleagues?
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Beat of Drums
  2/30Humans have found many ways to communicate. David goes to Ghana to hear the talking drum.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 2
  2/10A telegram announcing the imminent arrival of Lia's son, Giacinto, causes turmoil.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 2
  2/5The young Socrates listens to the great thinkers of Athens.
9. 15:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—2. Destitute
  2/2Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 16:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
12. 17:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
13. 17:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 1
  1/4An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—2. Cold Heart
  2/5Following gruesome discoveries at both camps, Bowers' behaviour becomes more erratic.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
4. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
5. 20:00
  Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
  Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
6. 20:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, The Girl with the Red Hair
  2/3A woman has a mystical experience while walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Bullmore and Macmillan - Family Tree
  Nancy knows her teenage son doesn't like washing, but she has no idea of the consequences.
9. 22:00
  There Is No Escape—Episode 1
  1/4An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
10. 22:30
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Gertrude Trelawny Ferris
  4/6Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of the sporting all-rounder Gertrude Trelawny Ferris.
11. 22:45
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—4. Roads
  4/4The fearless reporter probes Britain's highways and byways.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/10/2015
  Tiff Stevenson chats to Naz Osmanoglu and Mark Cooper Jones from WitTank.
13. 23:00
  Delve Special—Series 4, Bitter Harvest
  2/4Probing pesticides and agricultural policy, David Lander asks if farming is in crisis.
14. 23:30
  Ectoplasm—The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
  4/4Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound, pursuing abducted hillbillies.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—2. Cold Heart
  2/5Following gruesome discoveries at both camps, Bowers' behaviour becomes more erratic.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
  Popular actress Maureen Lipman looks back on her career in film, TV and the theatre.
3. 01:00
  Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
  Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
4. 01:30
  Forever 22
  Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 2
  2/12Will an 'arty' weekend at the Welches give Jim an opportunity to impress his colleagues?
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Beat of Drums
  2/30Humans have found many ways to communicate. David goes to Ghana to hear the talking drum.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 2
  2/10A telegram announcing the imminent arrival of Lia's son, Giacinto, causes turmoil.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 2
  2/5The young Socrates listens to the great thinkers of Athens.
9. 03:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—2. Destitute
  2/2Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 04:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
  5/6When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
12. 05:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
13. 05:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 1
  1/4An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.

Wednesday 21 October 2015