BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 October 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Kingsley Amis - Dear Illusion
  EA Potter is thought to be a great poet, but what does he feel about himself?
2. 06:30
  The Shock of the Knee
  Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.
3. 07:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!
  1/6Melissa and Compton win a holiday and boldly head to ancient Egypt.
4. 07:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, The French Connection
  1/5A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.
5. 08:00
  The TV Lark—The Prestige Show
  Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 10
  10/13Problem corner with Marjorie Droops, and Robinson Prunestone gets marooned.
7. 09:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
8. 09:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 3
  3/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Jane Seymour's mother, Lady Margaret.
9. 10:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd
  1/3Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, Hallaig
  3/3A man reflects upon the consequences of a decision made too lightly.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—David Harrower - Good with People
  Events from her past come back to haunt hotel receptionist, Helen.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—The Prestige Show
  Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 10
  10/13Problem corner with Marjorie Droops, and Robinson Prunestone gets marooned.
3. 13:00
  Kingsley Amis - Dear Illusion
  EA Potter is thought to be a great poet, but what does he feel about himself?
4. 13:30
  The Shock of the Knee
  Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.
5. 14:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 3
  3/12Lecturer Dixon gets into a fight and spies something unsettling through the curtains.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Singing Wilderness
  3/30David Hendy listens to 'The Singing Wilderness'.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 3
  3/10The village festival is under way, when Giacinto unexpectedly arrives.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 3
  3/5Now a young man, Socrates must take up his sword and fight for his beloved Athens.
9. 15:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd
  1/3Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
11. 16:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 3
  3/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Jane Seymour's mother, Lady Margaret.
12. 17:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!
  1/6Melissa and Compton win a holiday and boldly head to ancient Egypt.
13. 17:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, The French Connection
  1/5A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—3. The Changing Man
  3/5As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Common as Muck
  Matthew Parris talks class, brass and manure with Geoff Dyer, Michael Collins, Ian Duhig.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—The Prestige Show
  Fledgling channel Troutbridge TV stages a gala programme to boost its viewership.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 10
  10/13Problem corner with Marjorie Droops, and Robinson Prunestone gets marooned.
5. 20:00
  Kingsley Amis - Dear Illusion
  EA Potter is thought to be a great poet, but what does he feel about himself?
6. 20:30
  The Shock of the Knee
  Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, Hallaig
  3/3A man reflects upon the consequences of a decision made too lightly.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—David Harrower - Good with People
  Events from her past come back to haunt hotel receptionist, Helen.
9. 22:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, The French Connection
  1/5A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.
10. 22:30
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Ben finds a seal cub that has been attacked. He takes it home and nurses it back to life.
11. 22:45
  Before They Were Famous—Series 1, Episode 3
  Ian Leslie with more surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.
12. 23:00
  The History Plays—O Salutaris Hostia, Diana
  4/5A married couple reflect on their lives as they wait for Princess Diana's funeral cortege.
13. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Trout Farm
  4/4John Weak's witty comment on a leaving card gives Human Resources a hot flush.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—3. The Changing Man
  3/5As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Common as Muck
  Matthew Parris talks class, brass and manure with Geoff Dyer, Michael Collins, Ian Duhig.
3. 01:00
  Kingsley Amis - Dear Illusion
  EA Potter is thought to be a great poet, but what does he feel about himself?
4. 01:30
  The Shock of the Knee
  Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 3
  3/12Lecturer Dixon gets into a fight and spies something unsettling through the curtains.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Singing Wilderness
  3/30David Hendy listens to 'The Singing Wilderness'.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 3
  3/10The village festival is under way, when Giacinto unexpectedly arrives.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 3
  3/5Now a young man, Socrates must take up his sword and fight for his beloved Athens.
9. 03:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd
  1/3Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 3
  3/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Jane Seymour's mother, Lady Margaret.
12. 05:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!
  1/6Melissa and Compton win a holiday and boldly head to ancient Egypt.
13. 05:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, The French Connection
  1/5A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.

Thursday 22 October 2015