BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 16 November 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, The Wind
  4/6A man fears for his friend, who claims he is being pursued by winds out to exact revenge.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space
  4/6Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time.
3. 01:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/4A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
4. 02:15
  Ghost Houses—Workington Hall
  2/5Charlotte Smith meets the people who witnessed the ruination of this ancient family seat.
5. 02:30
  Death in the Fifth Position Omnibus—Episode 1
  1/2Gore Vidal (as Edgar Box) entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
6. 03:45
  JG Ballard - The Largest Theme Park in the World
  Europe has exchanged work for perpetual sun-bathing on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
7. 04:00
  The Day of the Locust: LA Apocalypse
  Adam Smith explores Nathanael West's 1938 Hollywood novel Day of the Locust.
8. 04:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, A Pyramid Scheme
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the mysterious curse of a mummy.
9. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry of History - Di Great Insohreckshan
  Linton Kwesi Johnson's poem explains Brixton's cultural and political upheaval of 1981.
10. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 8, Nanny State
  4/6Brian and Clare are struggling with their son, when they bump into their beloved ex-nanny.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
  1/5The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
2. 06:30
  Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
  Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
3. 07:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
  4/4The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
  6/8Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
6. 08:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
  2/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
8. 09:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
9. 10:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
  1/6A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
11. 11:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
  2/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
2. 12:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
  1/5The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
4. 13:30
  Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
  Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 6
  6/10Despite her headaches, Irene goes to see Gary's cabin work and Jim dreams of a new life.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Conquering Engines
  21/30Prof David Hendy explores how the sounds of nature gave way to the industrial revolution.
7. 14:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 6
  6/20Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 1
  1/5The life of the Spanish Infanta who became Queen and changed the course of Tudor history.
9. 15:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
  1/6A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
  2/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
11. 16:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
12. 17:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
  4/4The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
  6/8Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—Allergy
  1/5Caledonian creepiness, as Elspeth Davie spins a strange yarn of ovulatory revenge.
2. 18:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
  The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Chinua Achebe and Doris Lessing
  Doris and Chinua discuss books by Tsitsi Dangarembga, RK Narayan and Nawal El Sadawi.
4. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  4/26New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
5. 19:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
  1/5The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
7. 20:30
  Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
  Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
8. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
9. 21:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
  2/6An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
10. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
  6/8Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
11. 22:30
  The Headset Set—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Bernie brings her dog and starts a craze in the Smile5 call centre office.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—16/11/2015
  The best in contemporary comedy. Iain Lee chats to Mackenzie Crook.
13. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
14. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers!
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—Allergy
  1/5Caledonian creepiness, as Elspeth Davie spins a strange yarn of ovulatory revenge.
2. 00:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
  The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Chinua Achebe and Doris Lessing
  Doris and Chinua discuss books by Tsitsi Dangarembga, RK Narayan and Nawal El Sadawi.(R)
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
  1/5The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
5. 01:30
  Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
  Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 6
  6/10Despite her headaches, Irene goes to see Gary's cabin work and Jim dreams of a new life.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Conquering Engines
  21/30Prof David Hendy explores how the sounds of nature gave way to the industrial revolution.
8. 02:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 6
  6/20Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 1
  1/5The life of the Spanish Infanta who became Queen and changed the course of Tudor history.
10. 03:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
  1/6A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
  2/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
12. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
13. 05:00
  Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
  4/4The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
  6/8Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.

Tuesday 17 November 2015