BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 October 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Mind's Eye—Prophet
  4/5Paul claims he can foresee imminent crimes, but the police think he's the perpetrator.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Marcus Garvey
  Playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah on Marcus Garvey, the inspirational 20th-century black leader.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4
  4/5The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
4. 01:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 9
  9/12To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Roaring Crowd
  9/30Prof David Hendy considers the visceral impact of a stadium full of noisy humans.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 9
  9/10Following Giacinto's accusation of murder, Efix is haunted by memories of the past.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—4. Christmas Comfort
  4/10Christmas looms, as Eilis struggles to adapt to her new life far from home.
9. 03:00
  Playing For Time - Three Days In May 1940
  Facing defeat in Dunkirk, the War Cabinet challenges Winston Churchill.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Making It Better
  3/6Victoria and Charlotte try to help Anna over her recent break-up.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
13. 05:30
  The Brig Society—Series 3, GCSE
  6/6Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke retakes his GCSEs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
2. 06:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
3. 07:00
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out.
4. 07:30
  Shedtown—Series 2, End of the Beginning
  3/4Shedtown continues into surreal seaside chaos as it hits the headlines.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
6. 08:30
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  Programmes will resume at 09:00
7. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 1, Reading
  4/6Three students from Reading University take on their professors in a battle of wits.
8. 09:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
9. 10:00
  The Guide by RK Narayan
  Railway Raju helps tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Red-Haired Girl
  5/5In 1882 a group of Parisian art students go to Brittany to work in the open air.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Sally Griffiths - Haunted
  A TV illusionist and a medium both have their belief systems tested.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Lost Emperor
  3/27Archaeologist, Neddie Seagoon, hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
4. 13:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
5. 14:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 10
  10/12Jim resolves to win Christine from the bearded sportsman, but he'll have to fight for her.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground
  10/30David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 10
  10/10With Noemi now free to marry Predu, will Efix finally be at peace with his conscience?
8. 14:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
9. 15:00
  The Guide by RK Narayan
  Railway Raju helps tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 1, Reading
  4/6Three students from Reading University take on their professors in a battle of wits.
11. 16:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
12. 17:00
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out.
13. 17:30
  Shedtown—Series 2, End of the Beginning
  3/4Shedtown continues into surreal seaside chaos as it hits the headlines.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mind's Eye—Lodgers
  5/5Lorcan and Aoife discover something odd about residents of Maeve's busy Dublin guesthouse.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
  Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car
  11/20Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Lost Emperor
  3/27Archaeologist, Neddie Seagoon, hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
6. 20:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Red-Haired Girl
  5/5In 1882 a group of Parisian art students go to Brittany to work in the open air.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Sally Griffiths - Haunted
  A TV illusionist and a medium both have their belief systems tested.
9. 22:00
  Shedtown—Series 2, End of the Beginning
  3/4Shedtown continues into surreal seaside chaos as it hits the headlines.
10. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—30/10/2015
  Arthur Smith chats to Sarah Kendall.
12. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Attaboy; In the Waiting Room
  1/6Recalling his childhood discipline, and the perils of agreeing without understanding.
13. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 3, Phillip Schofield
  5/5Phillip Schofield relives Going Live days, with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mind's Eye—Lodgers
  5/5Lorcan and Aoife discover something odd about residents of Maeve's busy Dublin guesthouse.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
  Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
4. 01:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 10
  10/12Jim resolves to win Christine from the bearded sportsman, but he'll have to fight for her.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground
  10/30David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 10
  10/10With Noemi now free to marry Predu, will Efix finally be at peace with his conscience?
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—5. The Melting Pot
  5/10Eilis fights the prejudice of her fellow lodgers.
9. 03:00
  The Guide by RK Narayan
  Railway Raju helps tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 1, Reading
  4/6Three students from Reading University take on their professors in a battle of wits.
11. 04:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
12. 05:00
  The Change—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out.
13. 05:30
  Shedtown—Series 2, End of the Beginning
  3/4Shedtown continues into surreal seaside chaos as it hits the headlines.

Saturday 31 October 2015