BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 November 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Collection of Bones
  4/5Troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it comes to an end.
2. 00:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Rose Garden
  The ghostly tale of the Goodmans, who unwittingly open a doorway to a turbulent past.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Mae West
  Writer Kathy Lette proposes the blondest bombshell of them all, Mae West.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4
  4/5Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?
5. 01:30
  Oulipo
  Ben Schott investigates Oulipo, the French experimental literary group.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 9
  9/10As the cabin nears its faltering completion, Irene understands how alone she really is.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Life in the City
  24/30Professor David Hendy follows the writer Thomas Carlyle's grumpy attempts at soundproofing
8. 02:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 9
  9/20Mary is worried about her father's savage behaviour, and Jem makes his intentions clear.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 4
  4/5The woman who changed the course of history by refusing to grant Henry VIII a divorce.
10. 03:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Sodom and Gomorrah
  4/6Desperate to avoid the tortures of love, Marcel tries to make himself unavailable.
11. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
12. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 6, Growing Away
  6/6As Emily flies the nest, Victoria and Roger assess their marriage.
13. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
14. 05:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez
  2/6Alex and his five-piece band explore the body.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5
  5/5Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?
2. 06:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Line of Communication
  2/6The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.
4. 07:30
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
8. 09:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
9. 10:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Prisoner and the Fugitive
  5/6Hiding away from his love affair with Albertine, Marcel receives a devastating telegram.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
11. 11:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 6. Early Retirement
  6/6A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5
  5/5Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?
4. 13:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 10
  10/10While Rhoda tries to find a way reach her parents, Irene confronts her loneliness.
6. 14:15
  Noise: A Human History—Capturing Sound
  25/30How recording technology made it possible to catch the fugitive moment.
7. 14:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 10
  10/20Margaret has an admirer, and Jem hears Mary's secret via a mysterious stranger.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 5
  5/5Parliament has passed the Act of Succession annulling the marriage of the king and queen.
9. 15:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Prisoner and the Fugitive
  5/6Hiding away from his love affair with Albertine, Marcel receives a devastating telegram.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
11. 16:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Line of Communication
  2/6The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.
13. 17:30
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
2. 18:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
3. 18:30
  Soul Music—Amazing Grace
  John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure
  6/27Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5
  5/5Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?
7. 20:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
8. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Graillis's Legacy
  The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women.
9. 21:15
  Baldi—Series 2, 6. Early Retirement
  6/6A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed.
10. 22:00
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
11. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/11/2015
  Plus Arthur Smith chats to Rory McGrath.
12. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6The prime minister wants Charles and Martin to discredit the chancellor.
13. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Put a Lid on It
  4/6The American essayist offers a story involving his sister Tiffany.
14. 23:30
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Women's self-image under discussion via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
  5/5A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
2. 00:15
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—Amazing Grace
  John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5
  5/5Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?
5. 01:30
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 10
  10/10While Rhoda tries to find a way reach her parents, Irene confronts her loneliness.
7. 02:15
  Noise: A Human History—Capturing Sound
  25/30How recording technology made it possible to catch the fugitive moment.
8. 02:30
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 10
  10/20Margaret has an admirer, and Jem hears Mary's secret via a mysterious stranger.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 5
  5/5Parliament has passed the Act of Succession annulling the marriage of the king and queen.
10. 03:00
  Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Prisoner and the Fugitive
  5/6Hiding away from his love affair with Albertine, Marcel receives a devastating telegram.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
12. 04:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Line of Communication
  2/6The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.
14. 05:30
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!

Saturday 21 November 2015