BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 5 April 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks
  1/5Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls.
2. 00:15
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—1. Night Fears
  1/5A nightwatchman takes on a new job, but is he prepared for anyone he might meet?
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Hanif Kureishi & Jonathan Dimbleby
  Louise Doughty is joined by Hanif Kureishi and Jonathan Dimbleby.(R)
4. 01:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
5. 01:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Bitter Pill
  6/10Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock of Gibraltar.
7. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Felons and Oddfellows
  6/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores friendship and self-help among the 19th-century poor.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—1. Pregnant
  1/10In a squalid bedsit, single and pregnant Jane battles personal and social prejudices.
9. 02:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
  1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 1
  1/3Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
  With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Emergency
  5/9It's decision time for Miss Lewis and student Adam's home life causes concern.
13. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, Sow Cottage
  3/6Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
2. 06:30
  Me, Putin and Judo
  Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
3. 07:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations
  1/4Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen?
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values
  2/6A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Export Caper
  The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Bathroom
  4/4Annabelle is annoyed because Will could not stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 2
  2/3Lord Rufford has kissed Arabella twice, but not enough to win him and his estate.
10. 11:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Wolf
  2/5Mr Shimomura wants to draw a dangerous animal, but first he must find one.
11. 11:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Looks Like Rain Again
  After their mother's funeral, the return of a missing brother stirs up big trouble.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Export Caper
  The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians.
3. 13:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
4. 13:30
  Me, Putin and Judo
  Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Good Man Lost
  7/10Where on earth is Jeb?
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Education of the Heart
  The dangers of friendship as conveyed to children in the 18th and 19th centuries.
7. 14:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—2. Toby
  2/10Pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns of Toby's writing.
8. 14:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Fever Chart
  2/5The writer remembers the places he has visited by the diseases he contracted en route.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 2
  2/3Lord Rufford has kissed Arabella twice, but not enough to win him and his estate.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Murder Before Matins
  4/6Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a monastery mystery.
11. 16:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Bathroom
  4/4Annabelle is annoyed because Will could not stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder.
12. 17:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations
  1/4Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen?
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values
  2/6A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy
  2/5Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests.
2. 18:15
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—2. The Waits
  2/5Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's a knock at the door.
3. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome
  2/6Exploring what was once acclaimed as one of the UK's most luxurious venues.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Export Caper
  The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians.
6. 20:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
7. 20:30
  Me, Putin and Judo
  Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
8. 21:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Wolf
  2/5Mr Shimomura wants to draw a dangerous animal, but first he must find one.
9. 21:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Looks Like Rain Again
  After their mother's funeral, the return of a missing brother stirs up big trouble.
10. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values
  2/6A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family.
11. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More
  2/6Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/04/2016
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats again to Jocelyn Jee Esien.
13. 23:00
  Father Figure—Series 1, Birthday Lunch
  2/4A birthday meal does not go to plan.
14. 23:30
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5An unusual travel diary, very dangerous racing and faking skiing downhill.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy
  2/5Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests.
2. 00:15
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—2. The Waits
  2/5Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's a knock at the door.
3. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome
  2/6Exploring what was once acclaimed as one of the UK's most luxurious venues.
4. 01:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
5. 01:30
  Me, Putin and Judo
  Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Good Man Lost
  7/10Where on earth is Jeb?
7. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Education of the Heart
  The dangers of friendship as conveyed to children in the 18th and 19th centuries.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—2. Toby
  2/10Pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns of Toby's writing.
9. 02:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Fever Chart
  2/5The writer remembers the places he has visited by the diseases he contracted en route.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 2
  2/3Lord Rufford has kissed Arabella twice, but not enough to win him and his estate.
11. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Murder Before Matins
  4/6Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a monastery mystery.
12. 04:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Bathroom
  4/4Annabelle is annoyed because Will could not stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder.
13. 05:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations
  1/4Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen?
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values
  2/6A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family.

Wednesday 6 April 2016