BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 28 October 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Mind's Eye—Faith
  2/5Jake claims an angel saved his life, but Lorcan proves that he may be telling the truth.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Humphrey Lyttelton
  The musician and broadcaster reminisces about his life, career and love of jazz.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2
  2/5Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.
4. 01:30
  In Search of the Holy Quail
  Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 7
  7/12Lecturer Jim takes a gamble, steals Professor Barclay's taxi and rides home with Christine
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Persuasion
  7/30Prof David Hendy explores the power of the orator.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 7
  7/10Giacinto runs away following Ruth's sudden death, leaving Grixenda distraught.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Ambassadors, Episode 2
  2/2Strether falls under the spell of Paris, but his fiancee sends more men to bring him home.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
11. 04:30
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 6
  6/6Jack has flu, so daughter Nicola takes over just as the pub inspectors are due.
12. 05:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 1
  1/4Eric Halliday has a talent for impersonation, but can he make it as a sports commentator?
13. 05:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 2
  2/4Andrew hatches a plan to avoid spending Saturday lunchtime with his girlfriend's parents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3
  3/5The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...
2. 06:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
3. 07:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight!
  2/6A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.
4. 07:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
  2/5When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
5. 08:00
  The TV Lark—Z Ambulances
  A live drama serial could make money for Troutbridge TV. But can they manage to make it?
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 11
  11/13Back to the Roaring 1920s and a one-sided debate.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with David Hunt, Isabelle Heward and Andrew Wall.
8. 09:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
9. 10:00
  Rose Tremain—Who Was Emily Davison?
  Tragic history of Emily Davison who threw herself in front of the King's horse in 1913.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Prescription
  3/5A Greek widower has lost all ambition except when it comes to his 14-year-old son.
11. 11:15
  Ray Jenkins - From the House at the Top of the World—The Forger
  2/3In 1900, archaeologist Aurel Stein visits Lady McCartney, hunting lost Silk Road cities.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—Z Ambulances
  A live drama serial could make money for Troutbridge TV. But can they manage to make it?
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 11
  11/13Back to the Roaring 1920s and a one-sided debate.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3
  3/5The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...
4. 13:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
5. 14:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 8
  8/12Margaret confronts Jim for leaving her at the ball, and his response leaves her hysterical
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Babble
  8/30David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 8
  8/10Following Giacinto's departure and financial ruin, Don Predu comes to the rescue.
8. 14:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—3. Letters from Home
  3/10Letters from home remind Eilis of just what she is missing.
9. 15:00
  Rose Tremain—Who Was Emily Davison?
  Tragic history of Emily Davison who threw herself in front of the King's horse in 1913.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with David Hunt, Isabelle Heward and Andrew Wall.
11. 16:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
12. 17:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight!
  2/6A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.
13. 17:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
  2/5When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mind's Eye—Whispers
  3/5A boy swears a poltergeist is attacking him, but his father blames his son's wilfulness.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Your Inner Child
  Matthew Parris, Pat Kane, Matt Harvey and Hilary Mantel discuss being young at heart.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—Z Ambulances
  A live drama serial could make money for Troutbridge TV. But can they manage to make it?
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 11
  11/13Back to the Roaring 1920s and a one-sided debate.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3
  3/5The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...
6. 20:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Prescription
  3/5A Greek widower has lost all ambition except when it comes to his 14-year-old son.
8. 21:15
  Ray Jenkins - From the House at the Top of the World—The Forger
  2/3In 1900, archaeologist Aurel Stein visits Lady McCartney, hunting lost Silk Road cities.
9. 22:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
  2/5When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
10. 22:30
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.
11. 22:45
  Before They Were Famous—Series 1, Episode 4
  Ian Leslie reveals surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—28/10/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Thom Tuck chats to Brett Goldstein.
13. 23:00
  The History Plays—A History of Blair in 9 1/2 Voices
  5/5Tony Blair has just resigned. Somewhere in the BBC he gets mistaken for his own lookalike.
14. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, Young Love
  1/6Captain Brimshaw is told to wed his cousin in England.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mind's Eye—Whispers
  3/5A boy swears a poltergeist is attacking him, but his father blames his son's wilfulness.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Your Inner Child
  Matthew Parris, Pat Kane, Matt Harvey and Hilary Mantel discuss being young at heart.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3
  3/5The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...
4. 01:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 8
  8/12Margaret confronts Jim for leaving her at the ball, and his response leaves her hysterical
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Babble
  8/30David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 8
  8/10Following Giacinto's departure and financial ruin, Don Predu comes to the rescue.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—3. Letters from Home
  3/10Letters from home remind Eilis of just what she is missing.
9. 03:00
  Rose Tremain—Who Was Emily Davison?
  Tragic history of Emily Davison who threw herself in front of the King's horse in 1913.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with David Hunt, Isabelle Heward and Andrew Wall.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
  4/6The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
12. 05:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight!
  2/6A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.
13. 05:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
  2/5When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.

Thursday 29 October 2015