BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 14 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—4. The Wound
  4/4Back from his voyage, the narrator sees a sinister green hand at his window.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Series 8, Allegri's Miserere
  An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10
  10/10The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one.
4. 01:30
  Big Game, Little Game—Episode 2
  2/2Mark Stephen charts a unique swap involving two gamekeepers.
5. 02:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—5. The Past
  5/10Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Talking Cures?
  Martin Sixsmith considers therapies that combined psychoanalysis and behaviourism.
7. 02:30
  Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad—5. A House in Chawton
  5/5Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused.
8. 02:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—5. Ruby Windsor
  5/10In the guise of Sir Hilary Bray, 007 discovers more about Blofeld.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 3
  3/3The Buddenbrook family business is under threat from within and without.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Hughes, Czerski, Finkelman
  5/6John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Sean Hughes, Dr Helen Czerski and Dr Irving Finkel.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Houseroom
  5/6Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Love, Clip Clop, Clip Clop
  6/6It's Father's wedding day, but will he really cut his family off without a bean?
13. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Village Fete
  When Nancy and her family move to the country, everything goes wrong. Can anyone help?
2. 07:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Making Sex Safe
  5/8How a historically Puritan country was challenged by novels exploring sexual expression.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
4. 09:00
  I Did It My Way—Roy Hudd
  Comedian Roy Hudd talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers
  1/6Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
2. 12:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Brian Allington
  1/10The man of many parts uses his experience to discuss his old chum.
3. 13:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Experience of Love
  Christopher Green explores the recent history of Britain's gay and lesbian community.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Carlos Acosta
  Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta chooses NG La Banda's 'Echale Limon'.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
  The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
6. 14:45
  Could Do Better—Terence Stamp
  Robert Booth summons the actor to his study for a quiet word about his school reports.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
8. 16:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Village Fete
  When Nancy and her family move to the country, everything goes wrong. Can anyone help?
9. 17:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Making Sex Safe
  5/8How a historically Puritan country was challenged by novels exploring sexual expression.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Drama on 4—Paul Evans - Chapel of Skins
  A fictional story about a ghostly meeting of ways written and narrated by Paul Evans.
2. 18:45
  Gabriel-Ernest by Saki
  When Van Cheele discovers a wild youth in the woods, he is put out.
3. 19:00
  I Did It My Way—Roy Hudd
  Comedian Roy Hudd talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.
4. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door
  4/6An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.
5. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—From the Man Who Mistook his Bike for Olives
  3/5Armando turns his attention to dictators.
6. 22:45
  Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Responsibility
  1/4The music hall artiste and OAP raps with beatboxer Shlomo, probing buzz words.
7. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 2
  2/6Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?
8. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, Behind the Magic
  6/6The guides star in a beastly new DVD and Turkish art proves popular.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Paul Evans - Chapel of Skins
  A fictional story about a ghostly meeting of ways written and narrated by Paul Evans.
2. 00:45
  Gabriel-Ernest by Saki
  When Van Cheele discovers a wild youth in the woods, he is put out.
3. 01:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Experience of Love
  Christopher Green explores the recent history of Britain's gay and lesbian community.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Carlos Acosta
  Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta chooses NG La Banda's 'Echale Limon'.
5. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
  The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
6. 02:45
  Could Do Better—Terence Stamp
  Robert Booth summons the actor to his study for a quiet word about his school reports.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
8. 04:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Village Fete
  When Nancy and her family move to the country, everything goes wrong. Can anyone help?
9. 05:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Making Sex Safe
  5/8How a historically Puritan country was challenged by novels exploring sexual expression.

Sunday 15 May 2016