BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Anarchists' Council
  2/13In an underground HQ, Syme witnesses Lucien Gregory addressing the Anarchist Council.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Ayr Gaiety Theatre
  6/6Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 2. Lord Peter Is Called In
  2/8The elegant amateur sleuth probes the link from the body to the unsolved jewel theft.
4. 01:30
  Captured By Pirates
  Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.
5. 02:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—7. True Feelings
  7/10Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Cuckoo's Nest
  How doctors took over the treatment of the mentally ill.
7. 02:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 2
  2/10The Churchills recall time spent apart while their daughter was growing up.
8. 02:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—7. Skaters
  7/10With Bond's cover blown, he must battle to escape from Blofeld.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 2
  2/3Disinherited by his grandfather, Mickey escapes India to try and make his fortune in Dubai
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 4
  4/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Sue Bates, Andrew Beardsell and Alan Gallagher.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  5/6The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
12. 05:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Museum of East End Life
  3/6An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life.
13. 05:30
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Rosa and Matthew
  2/5Isy Suttie recounts funny and moving love stories, much of which are told through song.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
2. 06:30
  Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures...
  Patrick Humphries takes an affectionate look at the little known story of movie trailers.
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 2, Betrayal
  3/6Robin discovers how his new parallel life can be sweet.
4. 07:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  6/6Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Emperor of Tratvia
  17/19Povey calls on the crew of Troutbridge to help him out of a domestic predicament.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/8Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
8. 09:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 11:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker
  3/5The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Margaret Wilkinson - Can You Hear Me
  In 1940, translator Anna is disturbed by her lover's voice on the airwaves.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Emperor of Tratvia
  17/19Povey calls on the crew of Troutbridge to help him out of a domestic predicament.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/8Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
4. 13:30
  Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures...
  Patrick Humphries takes an affectionate look at the little known story of movie trailers.
5. 14:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—8. Tragic Consequences
  8/10Tom and Gatsby's struggle sparks tragic consequences.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Snake Pit
  Psychoses, neuroses and their manifestation in popular culture.
7. 14:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 3
  3/10The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Tragedy strikes and loneliness follows.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—8. Proposal
  8/10Bond battles to uncover exactly what Blofeld is up to.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
11. 16:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
12. 17:00
  Married—Series 2, Betrayal
  3/6Robin discovers how his new parallel life can be sweet.
13. 17:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  6/6Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Tale of a Detective
  3/13When Syme turns the tables on Lucien Gregory, the Central Anarchist Council takes action.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Act Your Age
  Dominic Arkwright wonders if we are refusing to grow up.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Emperor of Tratvia
  17/19Povey calls on the crew of Troutbridge to help him out of a domestic predicament.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/8Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
6. 20:30
  Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures...
  Patrick Humphries takes an affectionate look at the little known story of movie trailers.
7. 21:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—3. Matchmaker
  3/5The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Margaret Wilkinson - Can You Hear Me
  In 1940, translator Anna is disturbed by her lover's voice on the airwaves.
9. 22:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  6/6Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...
10. 22:30
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 4. Barbecue
  4/6A barbecue proves a painful experience for the three couples.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—18/05/2016
  Diane Morgan chats to Jack Spencer (also known as character comedian Al Greene).
12. 23:00
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow
  3/6Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves.
13. 23:15
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Kiss
  1/4Guy enumerates the many methods of engendering facial contact.
14. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The human chameleon's host of comic characters includes a nonagenarian musical diva.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Tale of a Detective
  3/13When Syme turns the tables on Lucien Gregory, the Central Anarchist Council takes action.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Act Your Age
  Dominic Arkwright wonders if we are refusing to grow up.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
4. 01:30
  Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures...
  Patrick Humphries takes an affectionate look at the little known story of movie trailers.
5. 02:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—8. Tragic Consequences
  8/10Tom and Gatsby's struggle sparks tragic consequences.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Snake Pit
  Psychoses, neuroses and their manifestation in popular culture.
7. 02:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 3
  3/10The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Tragedy strikes and loneliness follows.
8. 02:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—8. Proposal
  8/10Bond battles to uncover exactly what Blofeld is up to.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—The Mumbai Chuzzlewits, Episode 3
  3/3Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
12. 05:00
  Married—Series 2, Betrayal
  3/6Robin discovers how his new parallel life can be sweet.
13. 05:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  6/6Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...

Thursday 19 May 2016