BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
2. 06:30
  Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
  Nitin Sawhney explores the life of Ravi Shankar.
3. 07:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
  2/6Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
4. 07:30
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
5. 07:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
7. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, Wimbledon
  1/8Anyone for tennis? Exclusive 'live' coverage from Court 19. From July 1985.
8. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou and Sue Lawrence.
9. 09:30
  Artists—Series 1, Love's Banquet
  4/6Tamsin is infuriated by Josef's lack of commitment, and Nisha is up to something fishy.
10. 10:00
  Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther
  1/2Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.
11. 11:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz
  4/5The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Sophie Woolley - Carbon Cleansing
  Two worlds collide when ex-banker Tabitha knocks green activist Will off his bicycle.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, Wimbledon
  1/8Anyone for tennis? Exclusive 'live' coverage from Court 19. From July 1985.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
4. 13:30
  Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
  Nitin Sawhney explores the life of Ravi Shankar.
5. 14:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—9. Fresh Tragedy
  9/10Gatsby fails to convince Daisy - as fresh tragedy arrives.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Sane in Insane Places
  Exploring the popularity of lobotomies during the middle of the 20th century.
7. 14:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 4
  4/10The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Another world war is looming.
8. 14:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—9. Stock Market
  9/10When Blofeld's evil plan is revealed, Bond uses unconventional means to stop him.
9. 15:00
  Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther
  1/2Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou and Sue Lawrence.
11. 16:30
  Artists—Series 1, Love's Banquet
  4/6Tamsin is infuriated by Josef's lack of commitment, and Nisha is up to something fishy.
12. 17:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
  2/6Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
13. 17:30
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
14. 17:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Feast of Fear
  4/13Gabriel Syme meets his fellow anarchists at a breakfast meeting in Leicester Square.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Max Miller
  Garry Bushell nominates the 'cheeky chappie' who portrayed the voice of the working class
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday
  5/6The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, Wimbledon
  1/8Anyone for tennis? Exclusive 'live' coverage from Court 19. From July 1985.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
6. 20:30
  Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
  Nitin Sawhney explores the life of Ravi Shankar.
7. 21:00
  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson—4. The Waltz
  4/5The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Sophie Woolley - Carbon Cleansing
  Two worlds collide when ex-banker Tabitha knocks green activist Will off his bicycle.
9. 22:00
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
10. 22:15
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
11. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke
  3/6Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/05/2016
  Diane Morgan chats again to stand-up comedian Ed Gamble.
13. 23:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Be Better
  4/4Using the Bible, the monarchy and Audrey Hepburn, Jeremy looks at self-improvement.
14. 23:30
  Hardeep at The Stand—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces stand-ups Jarlath Regan, Dana Alexander and Lloyd Langford.
15. 23:45
  Knocker—Eligibilliant
  2/6Market researcher Ian Dunn tackles a rundown council tower block on Halloween.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Feast of Fear
  4/13Gabriel Syme meets his fellow anarchists at a breakfast meeting in Leicester Square.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Max Miller
  Garry Bushell nominates the 'cheeky chappie' who portrayed the voice of the working class
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
4. 01:30
  Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
  Nitin Sawhney explores the life of Ravi Shankar.
5. 02:00
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—9. Fresh Tragedy
  9/10Gatsby fails to convince Daisy - as fresh tragedy arrives.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Sane in Insane Places
  Exploring the popularity of lobotomies during the middle of the 20th century.
7. 02:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 4
  4/10The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Another world war is looming.
8. 02:45
  James Bond - On Her Majesty's Secret Service—9. Stock Market
  9/10When Blofeld's evil plan is revealed, Bond uses unconventional means to stop him.
9. 03:00
  Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther
  1/2Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou and Sue Lawrence.
11. 04:30
  Artists—Series 1, Love's Banquet
  4/6Tamsin is infuriated by Josef's lack of commitment, and Nisha is up to something fishy.
12. 05:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
  2/6Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
13. 05:30
  Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
  4/4Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
14. 05:45
  The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.

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