BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 November 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan
  2/5Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Sir Clement Freud
  The legendary broadcaster recalls his colourful life, and his famous grandfather Sigmund.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene
  2/6The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio.
4. 01:30
  A Dream of Eleanor
  Mary Robinson examines Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
5. 02:00
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 12
  12/12Some good news leaves lecturer Jim Dixon tickled pink, but he faces a race against time.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Tuning the Body
  12/30David Hendy explains how sound played a part in the medieval battle between good and evil.
7. 02:30
  Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 2. Reluctant Residents
  2/5Why are Shilwick's residents reluctant to help DCI Marion Bettany?
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—7. Coney Island
  7/10Tony takes Eilis to Coney Island to celebrate her exam success.
9. 03:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—2. The Mysterious Count
  2/4All Parisian society wants to meet the mysterious, and fabulously wealthy Count.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
11. 04:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 8, Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front
  1/6The comedy actress interviews her writing partner and big brother.
12. 05:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 2
  2/4As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium?
13. 05:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 3
  3/4Andrew attempts to beat his workmate Lennie to a promotion.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
2. 06:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
3. 07:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
  3/6A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.
4. 07:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
5. 08:00
  The TV Lark—House of Commons
  Troutbridge TV has to transmit a party political broadcast, and Phillips is off to a ball.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  12/13Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Sue McCombie, Roy Whittakerand Stephen Turnbull.
8. 09:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
  5/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
9. 10:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—3. Scandal
  3/4The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Flann O' Brien - The Brother, Episode 3
  3/3The Brother turns his attention once again to his long-suffering landlady.
11. 11:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—3. Plastic Assassin
  3/5On Temptation Island, assassin Billy Hindle plans to kill Jack's wife Tara.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—House of Commons
  Troutbridge TV has to transmit a party political broadcast, and Phillips is off to a ball.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  12/13Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 13:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
5. 14:00
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Coming of Mr Quin
  1/3Guests at a house party recall the unexpected suicide of the previous owner.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Heavenly Sounds
  13/30David explores how medieval singers and preachers adapted to the acoustics of holy places.
7. 14:30
  Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 3. Attention Turns
  3/5DCI Bettany's investigation leads her to the village post office.
8. 14:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—8. Too Far from Home
  8/10Eilis' happiness in Brooklyn has been shattered by the news of her beloved sister's death.
9. 15:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—3. Scandal
  3/4The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Sue McCombie, Roy Whittakerand Stephen Turnbull.
11. 16:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
  5/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
12. 17:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
  3/6A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.
13. 17:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Lights Out by Christopher Golden & Amber Benson
  3/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of terror in a women's prison.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—It's Not What You Know
  Matthew Parris and guests reflect on the pervasive power of nepotism.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—House of Commons
  Troutbridge TV has to transmit a party political broadcast, and Phillips is off to a ball.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
  12/13Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
6. 20:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Flann O' Brien - The Brother, Episode 3
  3/3The Brother turns his attention once again to his long-suffering landlady.
8. 21:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—3. Plastic Assassin
  3/5On Temptation Island, assassin Billy Hindle plans to kill Jack's wife Tara.
9. 22:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
10. 22:30
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Family
  Tim ruminates on the meaning of 'family' via his narrative poem The Godfather.
11. 22:45
  Earls of the Court—Earls Reunited
  1/6Two hapless, likeable Australians who came to London in the 1990s are reunited.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/11/2015
  Jon Holmes chats to Andrew Maxwell.
13. 23:00
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The Toothbrush Moustache
  1/4Richard Herring reclaims objects we've grown to hate starting with Hitler's moustache
14. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
  2/6Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Lights Out by Christopher Golden & Amber Benson
  3/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of terror in a women's prison.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—It's Not What You Know
  Matthew Parris and guests reflect on the pervasive power of nepotism.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
  3/6The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
4. 01:30
  The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
  Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
5. 02:00
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Coming of Mr Quin
  1/3Guests at a house party recall the unexpected suicide of the previous owner.
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Heavenly Sounds
  13/30David explores how medieval singers and preachers adapted to the acoustics of holy places.
7. 02:30
  Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 3. Attention Turns
  3/5DCI Bettany's investigation leads her to the village post office.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—8. Too Far from Home
  8/10Eilis' happiness in Brooklyn has been shattered by the news of her beloved sister's death.
9. 03:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—3. Scandal
  3/4The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Sue McCombie, Roy Whittakerand Stephen Turnbull.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
  5/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
12. 05:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
  3/6A wartime tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler.
13. 05:30
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
  3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.

Thursday 5 November 2015