BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 28 May 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Earth in Anarchy
  10/13The allies head for the coast using horses, then cars, to outrun their masked pursuers.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis
  How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride
  1/6PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper.
4. 01:30
  He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
  Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
5. 02:00
  Kate Grenville - The Secret River—Adam in Paradise
  5/10William stakes his claim on Thornhill's Point, but other people have the same idea.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—We Do What We're Told
  Martin Sixsmith looks at psychologists' attempts to explain the psychology of evil.
7. 02:30
  The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves—Episode 10
  10/10Winston writes from Canada. Randolph leaves Oxford for a lecture tour of the USA.
8. 02:45
  Miles Kington - How Shall I Tell the Dog?—Episode 5
  5/5Test your own will to live, and how to write a funny book about cancer.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
  5/5Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Clive Anderson's panel show of the past.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The New Synagogue
  1/4A single phone call turns Rabbi Fine's comfortable Jewish community upside down.
12. 05:00
  Crowned Hudds—Odd Stuart
  A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp with June Whitfield
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Me Talk Pretty One Day; It's Catching
  2/6Learning French in Paris and a friend's concern for cleanliness.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Saturday Drama—Lewis Carroll - Alice through the Looking Glass
  Alice's fantastical story collides with Radio 4, as she crashes a giant game of chess.
2. 07:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—The Celebrity Tour
  7/8Mark Lawson reflects on literary celebrity.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Utopias
  Michael Symmons Roberts examines the book behind one of our most influential ideas: Utopia
4. 09:00
  Doctor Who—Who Made Who
  Tracy-Ann Oberman, comedy star and Doctor's enemy, celebrates the minds behind a Time Lord
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Charles Parker Prize—2016
  Sara Parker introduces and meets the winners of the Best Student Radio Feature prizes.
2. 13:00
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—Mary Ann in Autumn
  Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael.
3. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Peter White
  Broadcaster Peter White chooses 'Ma She's Making Eyes At Me' by Marie Adams.
4. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane - Publisher
  The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
5. 14:45
  Could Do Better—Wendy Cope
  Robert Booth summons the ex-teacher to his study for a quiet word about her school reports
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Utopias
  Michael Symmons Roberts examines the book behind one of our most influential ideas: Utopia
7. 16:00
  Saturday Drama—Lewis Carroll - Alice through the Looking Glass
  Alice's fantastical story collides with Radio 4, as she crashes a giant game of chess.
8. 17:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—The Celebrity Tour
  7/8Mark Lawson reflects on literary celebrity.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
2. 19:00
  Doctor Who—Who Made Who
  Tracy-Ann Oberman, comedy star and Doctor's enemy, celebrates the minds behind a Time Lord
3. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate
  1/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
4. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Monster-Eyed Bugs
  5/5From diseases to identity cards, more of Armando's humorous essays.
5. 22:45
  Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Diversity
  3/4The music-hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomos, probing buzz words.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—28/05/2016
  Arthur Smith chats to Richard Gadd.
7. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 4
  4/6The station is only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in.
8. 23:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Manchester local radio DJ Justin's job seems to be on the line.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
2. 01:00
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—Mary Ann in Autumn
  Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Peter White
  Broadcaster Peter White chooses 'Ma She's Making Eyes At Me' by Marie Adams.
4. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane - Publisher
  The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
5. 02:45
  Could Do Better—Wendy Cope
  Robert Booth summons the ex-teacher to his study for a quiet word about her school reports
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Utopias
  Michael Symmons Roberts examines the book behind one of our most influential ideas: Utopia
7. 04:00
  Saturday Drama—Lewis Carroll - Alice through the Looking Glass
  Alice's fantastical story collides with Radio 4, as she crashes a giant game of chess.
8. 05:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—The Celebrity Tour
  7/8Mark Lawson reflects on literary celebrity.

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