BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 12 April 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars
  1/14A space station's construction is halted by UFOs.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tim Page & Gillian Slovo
  Louise Doughty, Tim Page, Gillian Slovo discuss paperbacks by Chester Himes, Carl Hiaasen.(R)
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—3. Determination
  3/4After Robert and Greg fight over Jenny, ex-fiance Greg will stop at nothing to her back.
4. 01:30
  Thesiger At 100
  Frank Gardner marks the centenary of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger.
5. 02:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 1
  1/10Assistant postmaster Martin conceals a secret all-consuming passion for the words of Papa.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Testaments of Friendship
  11/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores how the international friendship movement flourished after WWI.
7. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—6. Hospital
  6/10Single mother-to-be Jane is in hospital with a threatened miscarriage.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Edmund De Waal - The Hare with Amber Eyes, Episode 1
  1/5Delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Men at Arms
  1/7Guy Crouchback is searching for a purpose to live. Evelyn Waugh's satirical masterpiece.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—20/08/2012
  With guests Louise Doughty, Natalie Haynes, Nicholas Owen and Hugo Rifkind.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, A Day at the Centre
  6/9Chaos reigns when Mr Sims' class win a trip to the 'Blue Peter' TV studio.
12. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
  4/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
2. 06:30
  Face to Face with Evelyn Waugh
  John Freeman's interview with English writer Evelyn Waugh. Introduced by Joan Bakewell.
3. 07:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Cut
  2/4Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Sisters
  3/6Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Flushed With Success
  The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in news via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Men at Arms, part 2
  2/7Guy spends his time aiding Apthorpe with the concealment of his Thunder box.
10. 11:00
  Alice Munro - Dear Life—In Sight of the Lake
  2/5A woman goes in search of a doctor, again. 2012 short story by the Canadian Nobel Laureate
11. 11:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat
  2/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Flushed With Success
  The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing.
3. 13:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
4. 13:30
  Face to Face with Evelyn Waugh
  John Freeman's interview with English writer Evelyn Waugh. Introduced by Joan Bakewell.
5. 14:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 2
  2/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Suburbs of the Heart
  12/15The impact of technology and psychology on early 20th-century friendship.
7. 14:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—7. The Visitor
  7/10Reconciled Jane and Toby are making Christmas plans, when an unexpected visitor arrives.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Edmund De Waal - The Hare with Amber Eyes, Episode 2
  2/5264 delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Men at Arms, part 2
  2/7Guy spends his time aiding Apthorpe with the concealment of his Thunder box.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
11. 16:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
12. 17:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Cut
  2/4Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Sisters
  3/6Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Dublin Gaiety Theatre
  3/6Geoffrey Wheeler crosses the water to see one of the finest venues on the variety circuit.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Flushed With Success
  The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing.
5. 20:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
6. 20:30
  Face to Face with Evelyn Waugh
  John Freeman's interview with English writer Evelyn Waugh. Introduced by Joan Bakewell.
7. 21:00
  Alice Munro - Dear Life—In Sight of the Lake
  2/5A woman goes in search of a doctor, again. 2012 short story by the Canadian Nobel Laureate
8. 21:15
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat
  2/6Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Sisters
  3/6Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Wretched Life Made Much, Much Sadder
  3/6Pip faces fresh dangers on a reading tour to New York.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/04/2016
  Jon Holmes chats to Helen Atkinson Wood.
12. 23:00
  Father Figure—Series 1, The Wake
  3/4House-husband Tom is forced to confront his deepest fears at his uncle's laying out.
13. 23:30
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Travels at sea, a magazine for NIMBYs and faking your way in abseiling.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Dublin Gaiety Theatre
  3/6Geoffrey Wheeler crosses the water to see one of the finest venues on the variety circuit.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
4. 01:30
  Face to Face with Evelyn Waugh
  John Freeman's interview with English writer Evelyn Waugh. Introduced by Joan Bakewell.
5. 02:00
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 2
  2/10Martin feels increasingly slighted by his lack of promotion, and there's a rival collector
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Suburbs of the Heart
  12/15The impact of technology and psychology on early 20th-century friendship.
7. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—7. The Visitor
  7/10Reconciled Jane and Toby are making Christmas plans, when an unexpected visitor arrives.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Edmund De Waal - The Hare with Amber Eyes, Episode 2
  2/5264 delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Men at Arms, part 2
  2/7Guy spends his time aiding Apthorpe with the concealment of his Thunder box.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death
  5/6Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the death of a radio DJ.
11. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
12. 05:00
  The Emerald Green Show—Cut
  2/4Emerald's illusions of glamour and fame are shattered when she meets her TV producer.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Sisters
  3/6Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another.

Wednesday 13 April 2016