BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 5 November 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
  4/6Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
2. 06:30
  The Company of Poets
  Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
4. 07:30
  Barry Cryer at 80
  An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
  5/6Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
  4/6Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
9. 10:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
  The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
11. 11:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—4. Orange Juice and Sugar
  4/5Assassin Billy Hindle is drugged by Jack and finds himself hallucinating.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
3. 13:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
  4/6Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
4. 13:30
  The Company of Poets
  Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
5. 14:00
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Soul of the Croupier
  2/3Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Carnival
  14/30Prof David Hendy tells the story of a medieval street party that lasted for eight weeks.
7. 14:30
  Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 4. Grudges
  4/5DCI Bettany interviews more villagers with a grudge against murder victim Colin Arnott.
8. 14:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—9. Being Rose's Ghost
  9/10Following her sister's death, Eilis returns to her lonely mother for a month's visit.
9. 15:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
  5/6Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
  4/6Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
13. 17:30
  Barry Cryer at 80
  An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
  4/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
  Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
  7/8A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
5. 20:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
  4/6Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
6. 20:30
  The Company of Poets
  Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
  The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
8. 21:15
  Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—4. Orange Juice and Sugar
  4/5Assassin Billy Hindle is drugged by Jack and finds himself hallucinating.
9. 22:00
  Barry Cryer at 80
  An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Chuckles
  2/6Satan conducts interviews for a new assistant. In the running are Scumspawn and a dolphin.
12. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Thomas Paine
  4/4The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
  4/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
  Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
3. 01:00
  Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
  4/6Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
4. 01:30
  The Company of Poets
  Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
5. 02:00
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Soul of the Croupier
  2/3Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?
6. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Carnival
  14/30Prof David Hendy tells the story of a medieval street party that lasted for eight weeks.
7. 02:30
  Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 4. Grudges
  4/5DCI Bettany interviews more villagers with a grudge against murder victim Colin Arnott.
8. 02:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—9. Being Rose's Ghost
  9/10Following her sister's death, Eilis returns to her lonely mother for a month's visit.
9. 03:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
  4/4The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
  5/6Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
  4/6Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
13. 05:30
  Barry Cryer at 80
  An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.

Friday 6 November 2015