BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 November 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
  2/5Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
2. 06:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
3. 07:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
  4/4Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
4. 07:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
  1/6With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
  8/20Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
9. 10:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
  2/6Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
11. 11:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
  3/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
  8/20Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
  2/5Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
4. 13:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 7
  7/10Rhoda ponders the hopelessness of Jim, while Gary communes with his Viking heroes.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Beat of a Heart, the Tramp of a Fly
  22/30Medicine's listening revolution in the 19th century with the discovery of the stethoscope.
7. 14:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 7
  7/20Bad news for Jem, while Mary is teased about her flirtation with the mill owner's son.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Catherine is about to become a pawn in the complicated game of European politics.
9. 15:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
  2/6Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Jo Caulfield.
11. 16:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
12. 17:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
  4/4Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
13. 17:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
  1/6With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
  2/5Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
2. 18:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
  The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
  From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
  8/20Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
5. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
  2/5Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
7. 20:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
8. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
  A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
9. 21:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
  3/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
10. 22:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
  1/6With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
11. 22:30
  Don't Start—Series 2, The Toenail
  2/4Neil's attempts at recycling strike Kim as an unhealthy obsession with death.
12. 22:45
  The Music Teacher—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Nigel's attempts to field calls from a dating agency while teaching do not go as planned.
13. 23:00
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.
14. 23:30
  The Sofa of Time—Captain Chapel and the Crabs
  4/6Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
  2/5Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
2. 00:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
  The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
  From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
  2/5Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
5. 01:30
  Smash Hit of 1453
  Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 7
  7/10Rhoda ponders the hopelessness of Jim, while Gary communes with his Viking heroes.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—The Beat of a Heart, the Tramp of a Fly
  22/30Medicine's listening revolution in the 19th century with the discovery of the stethoscope.
8. 02:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 7
  7/20Bad news for Jem, while Mary is teased about her flirtation with the mill owner's son.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Catherine is about to become a pawn in the complicated game of European politics.
10. 03:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
  2/6Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
11. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Jo Caulfield.
12. 04:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
13. 05:00
  Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
  4/4Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
14. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
  1/6With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.

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