BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 26 April 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—A Flight Against Time
  11/14With CSP now aware of Unity's plans, Britton, McLelland and Hicks return to Orbiter X.
2. 00:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Agricultural Change
  1/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 01:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body
  1/4The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow
4. 01:30
  Ali: Me, My Family and Muhammad Ali
  Deirdre Pascall remembers the impact of Muhammad Ali on black Britons in the 1970's.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 1
  1/10Jean Louise Finch is on the train south to Maycomb to visit her father Atticus.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Beau and Byron - The Romantic Rebellion
  6/15Laurence robes up like Lord Byron, in the costume of an Albanian nobleman.
7. 02:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 1. The Death of Henry Gaunt
  1/5Sibling duo Dan and Rachel investigate an unclaimed family estate.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 1
  1/5Identical twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin Jones live on their farm in the Welsh Marches.
9. 03:00
  Martyn Wade - Stepniak
  True love story of Olive Garnett who falls for a Russian expatriate with a sinister past.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  1/6James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, The Games Children Play
  8/9School staff can't wait for summer holidays, but as sports day looms, a pupil sparks panic
12. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, Clem Walder's Way Out
  6/6Clem can't keep up with having three wives. How can he escape them?
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell with Elis James, Reginald D Hunter, Maeve Higgins and David O'Doherty.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery
  2/4Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.
2. 06:30
  Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
  Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
3. 07:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
  5/6Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 11
  11/16Kenneth Horne escapes Stalag Limpwrist, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a maiden's nodes.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Monkey Business
  Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 2
  2/9Made for 4 Extra. A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Paperback Hell—Series 1, Paddy Murphy's Ghost by Frank Moran
  2/4A tale of a miserable Irish childhood in another spoof chapter of a bestseller.
9. 10:00
  William Wordsworth - Michael
  Michael is a shepherd whose life is changed forever by the arrival of a son.
10. 10:45
  Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay
  Alan Bennett and Judi Dench star as a middle-aged guests at a hotel.
11. 11:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 2
  2/6Flora meets more cousins and offers suggestions to improve the lives of those on the farm.
12. 11:30
  Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage
  Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 11
  11/16Kenneth Horne escapes Stalag Limpwrist, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a maiden's nodes.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Monkey Business
  Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes?
3. 13:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery
  2/4Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.
4. 13:30
  Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
  Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 2
  2/10Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult
  7/15In 19th-century Scotland, George IV's endorsement meant tartan and the kilt became cult.
7. 14:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 2. Cousin Eric
  2/5Probate researchers Rachel and Dan's search for an heir finds a new focus.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 2
  2/5From childhood to adolescence, the brothers' bond remains strong.
9. 15:00
  William Wordsworth - Michael
  Michael is a shepherd whose life is changed forever by the arrival of a son.
10. 15:45
  Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay
  Alan Bennett and Judi Dench star as a middle-aged guests at a hotel.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2005, 2005 - Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Nicholas Brann, Brian Clements and Jill Halifax.
12. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
13. 17:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
14. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
  5/6Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—Building the Space Station
  12/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity's plans to commandeer the space station
2. 18:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Prince Charles on Biodiversity
  2/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 11
  11/16Kenneth Horne escapes Stalag Limpwrist, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a maiden's nodes.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Monkey Business
  Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes?
5. 20:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery
  2/4Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.
6. 20:30
  Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
  Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
7. 21:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 2
  2/6Flora meets more cousins and offers suggestions to improve the lives of those on the farm.
8. 21:30
  Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage
  Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
  5/6Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Tricky Life Woefully Miseried Up
  5/6Pip and Harry pursue Mister Benevolent to France, where a dark and pungent fate awaits.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—26/04/2016
  Jess Fostekew chats to Taylor Glenn.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 1, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
  1/6Ben is in a coma. While his family wonder how to wake him up, his mind is busy elsewhere.
13. 23:30
  Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5An unusual doctor, the perils of parenthood and faking it as a boxer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—Building the Space Station
  12/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity's plans to commandeer the space station
2. 00:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Prince Charles on Biodiversity
  2/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 01:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery
  2/4Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.
4. 01:30
  Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
  Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 2
  2/10Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult
  7/15In 19th-century Scotland, George IV's endorsement meant tartan and the kilt became cult.
7. 02:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 2. Cousin Eric
  2/5Probate researchers Rachel and Dan's search for an heir finds a new focus.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 2
  2/5From childhood to adolescence, the brothers' bond remains strong.
9. 03:00
  William Wordsworth - Michael
  Michael is a shepherd whose life is changed forever by the arrival of a son.
10. 03:45
  Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay
  Alan Bennett and Judi Dench star as a middle-aged guests at a hotel.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, 2005 - Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Nicholas Brann, Brian Clements and Jill Halifax.
12. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
13. 05:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
  5/6Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.

Wednesday 27 April 2016