BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
2. 06:30
  The Tudor Tarantino
  Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama
3. 07:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Fragile Peace
  1/6Linda attempts to broker a peace deal between her builder Chris and her neighbour Betty.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
  6/6The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/16Kenneth Horne makes Fleet Street headlines, and visits the Bona Private Detective Agency.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
7. 09:00
  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.
8. 09:45
  Paperback Hell—Series 1, Shopping For Mr Wrong by Romany Cleff
  3/4Tale of a singleton who wants to be swept off her feet.
9. 10:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
10. 11:00
  Sussex Scandals—Emma Carew
  1/3The repercussions of a naked dance come back to haunt Lady Hamilton 32 years later.
11. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - Lawn Wars
  A single older woman takes on a gardener and gets much more than she bargained for.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/16Kenneth Horne makes Fleet Street headlines, and visits the Bona Private Detective Agency.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
3. 13:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
4. 13:30
  The Tudor Tarantino
  Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 7
  7/10Jean Louise calls on her Uncle Jack, in search of a sane voice in Maycomb.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Teddy Boys - Fashion for the Youthquake
  12/15In the 1950s, Teddy Boys aped and subverted the styles of their social superiors.
7. 14:30
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—2. The Twin Sister
  2/5Dan and Rachel visit Susan Pellier's studio, where they make a surprising discovery.
8. 14:45
  John Heilpern - A Patriot for Us—Episode 2
  2/5John Osborne's most renowned play was a mirror of his own marriage to Pamela Lane.
9. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Alan Douglas, Christine Lumsden and Chris Moore-Bridger.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles
  3/6Britain's ambassador faces demands from the Republic for the return of its heritage.
12. 17:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Fragile Peace
  1/6Linda attempts to broker a peace deal between her builder Chris and her neighbour Betty.
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
  6/6The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unsurprised
  2/6Edna heads to another London and uncovers a city-wide drugs racket.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Swansea Grand Theatre
  5/6Associated with the early career of Catherine Zeta Jones, a South Wales success story.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 12
  12/16Kenneth Horne makes Fleet Street headlines, and visits the Bona Private Detective Agency.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
5. 20:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
6. 20:30
  The Tudor Tarantino
  Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama
7. 21:00
  Sussex Scandals—Emma Carew
  1/3The repercussions of a naked dance come back to haunt Lady Hamilton 32 years later.
8. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - Lawn Wars
  A single older woman takes on a gardener and gets much more than she bargained for.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
  6/6The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
10. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Life Destroyed Then Repaired and Rehappied
  6/6Our hero Pip faces his nemesis Mister Benevolent for an epic Russian battle.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/05/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Iain Lee chats to James Veitch.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 1, Don't Bet on It
  2/6TV racing can't bring Ben out of his coma, so what use is his predicting the winners?
13. 23:30
  The Wilson Dixon Line—Words of Wisdom
  1/4Country music legend Wilson Dixon offers homespun philosophy and down-home songs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unsurprised
  2/6Edna heads to another London and uncovers a city-wide drugs racket.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Swansea Grand Theatre
  5/6Associated with the early career of Catherine Zeta Jones, a South Wales success story.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
4. 01:30
  The Tudor Tarantino
  Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 7
  7/10Jean Louise calls on her Uncle Jack, in search of a sane voice in Maycomb.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Teddy Boys - Fashion for the Youthquake
  12/15In the 1950s, Teddy Boys aped and subverted the styles of their social superiors.
7. 02:30
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—2. The Twin Sister
  2/5Dan and Rachel visit Susan Pellier's studio, where they make a surprising discovery.
8. 02:45
  John Heilpern - A Patriot for Us—Episode 2
  2/5John Osborne's most renowned play was a mirror of his own marriage to Pamela Lane.
9. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 2
  2/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Alan Douglas, Christine Lumsden and Chris Moore-Bridger.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles
  3/6Britain's ambassador faces demands from the Republic for the return of its heritage.
12. 05:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Fragile Peace
  1/6Linda attempts to broker a peace deal between her builder Chris and her neighbour Betty.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
  6/6The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.

Wednesday 4 May 2016