BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 November 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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!
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
2. 07:30
  Marguerite Patten's Century of British Cooking—The End of an Era: 1900-1909
  1/10Kedgeree, devilled kidneys, peach melba and victoria sponge.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Working for Margaret
  Using archive material, Matthew Parris finds out what Margaret Thatcher was like as a boss
4. 09:00
  Inspiring Alice
  Mel Giedroyc marks the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
2. 12:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field
  1/6In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute.
3. 13:00
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 6
  Therapist Martha braces herself for the arrival of the newly re-elected Richard Fallon MP.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Guy Chambers
  Songwriter Guy Chambers chooses 'Tomorrow Never Knows' by The Beatles.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Joanna Lumley
  Actress Joanna Lumley shares her anxieties and regrets with Dr Anthony Clare.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Working for Margaret
  Using archive material, Matthew Parris finds out what Margaret Thatcher was like as a boss
7. 16:00
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
8. 17:30
  Marguerite Patten's Century of British Cooking—The End of an Era: 1900-1909
  1/10Kedgeree, devilled kidneys, peach melba and victoria sponge.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - Alpha
  An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
2. 19:00
  Inspiring Alice
  Mel Giedroyc marks the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
3. 22:00
  Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6King Midas is not sure whether life is as good as gold.
4. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The comedy banker awards laughter bonuses. With Miranda Hart and David Quantick.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/11/2015
  Plus Arthur Smith chats again to Rory McGrath.
6. 23:00
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 5, Local Hero
  1/4When a mogul tries to buy up every last pebble in Budleigh, Giles decides to run for Mayor
7. 23:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Technology
  3/6The comedian celebrates and chastises the various marvels of the modern age.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Alpha
  An all-knowing computer seems to have an independent life of its own.
2. 01:00
  How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 6
  Therapist Martha braces herself for the arrival of the newly re-elected Richard Fallon MP.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Guy Chambers
  Songwriter Guy Chambers chooses 'Tomorrow Never Knows' by The Beatles.
4. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Joanna Lumley
  Actress Joanna Lumley shares her anxieties and regrets with Dr Anthony Clare.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Working for Margaret
  Using archive material, Matthew Parris finds out what Margaret Thatcher was like as a boss
6. 04:00
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
7. 05:30
  Marguerite Patten's Century of British Cooking—The End of an Era: 1900-1909
  1/10Kedgeree, devilled kidneys, peach melba and victoria sponge.

Sunday 22 November 2015