BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 2 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Female Ghost—Afterward by Edith Wharton
  3/4An American couple move to England, but their past catches up with them. With Buffy Davis.
2. 00:30
  Voices from the Grave—The Lie by Lynn Ferguson
  3/4Lisa gives up everything for her lover and wanders through a disused psychiatric hospital.
3. 01:00
  Legacy: Blood in the Mountains by Cath Staincliffe (Omnibus)
  Two probate researchers battle to locate an heir to a fortune to claim a percentage.
4. 02:15
  A Woman's World—The Primary School
  1/5Alex Douglas, a teacher, discusses the role of men in primary schools.
5. 02:30
  Gillian Slovo - 10 Days: Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Police discover where their missing officer is hiding, just as Cathy does the same.
6. 03:45
  Daphne Du Maurier—And His Letters Grew Colder
  A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006
7. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
  Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—We Real Cool - The Poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks
  The poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks with the voices of her friends and family.
9. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Making a Difference
  4/6Ed finds himself an unlikely star of local radio.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/10The swashbuckling scholar finds love and encounters a dastardly squire.
2. 06:30
  Inside the Brain of a Five-Year-Old
  How neursocience is heading for the classroom.
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/6David Mitchell with Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea.
5. 08:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Postal Express
  2/10Will a new mail system save the sleepy railway halt? Stars Arthur Lowe.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Irvine Welsh
  2/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.
8. 09:30
  Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style
  1/6Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
9. 10:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 11:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 6
  6/6Plans for Elfine's wedding day tests Flora's organisational skills.
11. 11:30
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Postal Express
  2/10Will a new mail system save the sleepy railway halt? Stars Arthur Lowe.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
3. 13:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/10The swashbuckling scholar finds love and encounters a dastardly squire.
4. 13:30
  Inside the Brain of a Five-Year-Old
  How neursocience is heading for the classroom.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 6
  6/10Shaken by her encounter with Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Cary Grant - The Influence of Hollywood
  11/15Laurence celebrates the stars and the movies that have redefined mens' fashion.
7. 14:30
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—1. The Recluse
  1/5Susan Pellier, a 73-year-old recluse, has died intestate with no known next of kin.
8. 14:45
  John Heilpern - A Patriot for Us—Episode 1
  1/5Playwright John Osborne was weaned on reproach and failure by his mother, Nelly.
9. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Irvine Welsh
  2/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.
11. 16:30
  Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style
  1/6Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
12. 17:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
13. 17:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/6David Mitchell with Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unaccompanied
  1/6Edna tries to make sense of a reality without Undone. Are the gaps closed?
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Tanni Grey-Thompson & Chris Smith
  Louise Doughty, Chris Smith and Tanni Grey-Thompson debate books.
3. 19:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Postal Express
  2/10Will a new mail system save the sleepy railway halt? Stars Arthur Lowe.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
5. 20:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/10The swashbuckling scholar finds love and encounters a dastardly squire.
6. 20:30
  Inside the Brain of a Five-Year-Old
  How neursocience is heading for the classroom.
7. 21:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 6
  6/6Plans for Elfine's wedding day tests Flora's organisational skills.
8. 21:30
  Martyn Wade - Lover Come Back
  Tom is not happy with married life. Will he find true happiness with an old flame?
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/6David Mitchell with Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea.
10. 22:30
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 8
  8/10Arthur Smith jams with IT rock 'n' roll consultants Foxdog Studios.
11. 22:35
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2016
  Host Mike Bubbins is at the Bowling Club in Machynlleth, showcasing acts.
12. 23:05
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 9
  9/10Arthur Smith heads to an alternative comedy venue at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
13. 23:10
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 3
  3/9Made for 4 Extra. A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
14. 23:55
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2016, Episode 10
  10/10Arthur Smith chats to George Orange at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unaccompanied
  1/6Edna tries to make sense of a reality without Undone. Are the gaps closed?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tanni Grey-Thompson & Chris Smith
  Louise Doughty, Chris Smith and Tanni Grey-Thompson debate books.(R)
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/10The swashbuckling scholar finds love and encounters a dastardly squire.
4. 01:30
  Inside the Brain of a Five-Year-Old
  How neursocience is heading for the classroom.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 6
  6/10Shaken by her encounter with Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Cary Grant - The Influence of Hollywood
  11/15Laurence celebrates the stars and the movies that have redefined mens' fashion.
7. 02:30
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—1. The Recluse
  1/5Susan Pellier, a 73-year-old recluse, has died intestate with no known next of kin.
8. 02:45
  John Heilpern - A Patriot for Us—Episode 1
  1/5Playwright John Osborne was weaned on reproach and failure by his mother, Nelly.
9. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Irvine Welsh
  2/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.
11. 04:30
  Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style
  1/6Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
12. 05:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/6David Mitchell with Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea.

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