BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 30 April 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sally Warboyes - Wishing Well
  Sarah needs a room for the night and is taken under the wing of Grace and Kenneth.
2. 00:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Rare Breeds
  5/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 01:00
  Renny Krupinski - Bright Red One
  4 Extra Debut. Will Keith regret getting a good deal from new car salesman Alan?
4. 01:30
  Uncool Britannia—The Austin Montego Years
  3/3Steve Punt concludes his history of unhip UK with a celebration of the Austin Montego.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 5
  5/10Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Sporting Gents - The Prince of Wales Plays Golf
  10/15How sportswear has influenced men's fashion since the French Revolution.
7. 02:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 5. A Terrible Secret
  5/5Dan and Rachel's quest to get a slice of the fortune reveals an awful secret.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 5
  5/5Approaching 70, the twin brothers continue to live on the farm and shun modern life.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—3. A Successful Rival
  3/3One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on finding happiness.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Ker, Stephenson Connolly, Geim
  3/6John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Humphrey Ker, Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Andre Geim.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Imaginary Friends
  3/6Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems?
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Love, A Dangerous Critter
  4/6Love is in the air - even the old rogue's hooked up. But has Nancy met her match?
13. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
2. 07:30
  I Found a Tenor: Richard Tauber Revived
  Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Lawrence of Arabia: The Man and the Myth
  Allan Little considers the legacy of Lawrence of Arabia.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Controller—Adam Hills
  Featuring The Goon Show, League of Gentlemen, Flight of the Conchords and Little Britain.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Market Special
  1/10Station staff battle to boost declining passengers. Stars Arthur Lowe.
2. 12:30
  Artists—Series 1, Moor Will Mean Worse
  1/6A community of artists in Cornwall bicker over each others' work. Stars Ben Miller.
3. 13:00
  A Girl Called Jack by Jack Monroe (Omnibus)
  The past of unique food blogger, Jack Monroe and her Grandma. Stars Jaime Winstone
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Edith Bowman
  Presenter Edith Bowman chooses tracks by The Beatles and The National.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Stanley Holloway
  The English singer and actor discusses his career.
6. 14:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Lawrence of Arabia: The Man and the Myth
  Allan Little considers the legacy of Lawrence of Arabia.
8. 16:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
9. 17:30
  I Found a Tenor: Richard Tauber Revived
  Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Something of the Night
  A schoolboy witnesses strange goings-on. Will the grown-ups believe his fantastic tale?
2. 18:45
  Roald Dahl—Lamb to the Slaughter
  Patrick has a shock for his wife but it is not as big as the shock she gives him in return
3. 19:00
  Comedy Controller—Adam Hills
  Featuring The Goon Show, League of Gentlemen, Flight of the Conchords and Little Britain.
4. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, My Mum Is Shirley Bassey
  2/6Stephen traces his ability to spin a yarn to an incident with his mum and the school fete.
5. 22:30
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 2
  2/10Arthur Smith chats to John Shuttleworth at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
6. 22:35
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Greed/Gluttony
  1/6The comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
7. 23:05
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 3
  3/10Arthur Smith entertains on an Electro-Mechanic Lithophone at the Machynlleth Festival.
8. 23:10
  Isy Suttie: Pearl and Dave
  A love story about a socially inept childhood neighbour and a 'well-bred' Surrey girl.
9. 23:40
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 4
  4/10Arthur Smith chats to Jess Thom aka Touretteshero at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
10. 23:45
  Mordrin McDonald: 21st Century Wizard—Series 3, Election Fever
  2/4Mordrin finally has an opportunity to get a seat on the Wizard Council.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Something of the Night
  A schoolboy witnesses strange goings-on. Will the grown-ups believe his fantastic tale?
2. 00:45
  Roald Dahl—Lamb to the Slaughter
  Patrick has a shock for his wife but it is not as big as the shock she gives him in return
3. 01:00
  A Girl Called Jack by Jack Monroe (Omnibus)
  The past of unique food blogger, Jack Monroe and her Grandma. Stars Jaime Winstone
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Edith Bowman
  Presenter Edith Bowman chooses tracks by The Beatles and The National.
5. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Stanley Holloway
  The English singer and actor discusses his career.
6. 02:45
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Lawrence of Arabia: The Man and the Myth
  Allan Little considers the legacy of Lawrence of Arabia.
8. 04:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
9. 05:30
  I Found a Tenor: Richard Tauber Revived
  Entertainer Bernie Clifton explores the impact of Austrian Tenor Richard Tauber.

Sunday 1 May 2016