BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 4 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Edgar Allan Poe—The Fall of the House of Usher, Episode 2
  2/2As his behaviour starts to change, Roderick Usher reveals his terrible secret.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—You've Got a Friend
  Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album.
3. 01:00
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 6. Roaring Boy
  6/6A tricky case for PC Dixon confronting a deserter. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
4. 01:30
  The Ambassador's Reception
  Maureen Freely retraces the steps of a journey made by Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter.
5. 02:00
  Kate Grenville - The Secret River—A New Emptiness
  10/10William Thornhill makes his choice, but will he reap his reward?
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—A Problem of Consciousness
  Examining the work of psychologists who believe consciousness is 'just an illusion'.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 5/8
  5/30Bill Potter has trouble accepting his daughter's desire to marry curate Daniel.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—James Joyce - A Biography, Episode 5
  5/5Some determined women help Joyce in the publication of Ulysses.
9. 03:00
  Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—4. A Guilty Bit of Paper
  4/4Mr May is swept towards the conclusion of his deceit. For others, there is surprise.
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The TV Stars
  2/4With Rabbi Sue set for the small screen, Rabbi Abraham takes a different route. From 1999.
12. 05:00
  Crowned Hudds—Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals
  Poking fun at King Henry VIII, it's Roy Hudd's historical royal romp.
13. 05:30
  Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Pilot
  Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Terence Rattigan - The Winslow Boy
  A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons
2. 07:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Goodbye Soldiers, Hello Everyone
  8/8How American fiction is being renewed by writers from different backgrounds.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—The Edwards Archive
  John Edwards explores the story of the cinema newsreel and the people who filmed history.
4. 09:00
  Not The World Cup in Brazil
  Has football saved the human species? Steve Lamacq & Robin Ince kick some ideas about.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ronnie Corbett
  From Fred Astaire to Danny La Rue, entertainer Ronnie Corbett shares his castaway choices.
2. 12:45
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
  2/4The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.
3. 13:00
  44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Edinburgh for Pretenders (Omnibus)
  Trouble for the Pollok family, love for café owner Big Lou, and pirates for Domenica.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Don McLean
  Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.
5. 14:15
  Sentimental Journey—Germaine Greer
  Arthur Smith accompanies the academic, writer and critic on a nostalgic trip to Italy.
6. 14:45
  Could Do Better—Dame Edna Everage
  Robert Booth has a quiet word with the international megastar about her school reports.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—The Edwards Archive
  John Edwards explores the story of the cinema newsreel and the people who filmed history.
8. 16:00
  Terence Rattigan - The Winslow Boy
  A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons
9. 17:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Goodbye Soldiers, Hello Everyone
  8/8How American fiction is being renewed by writers from different backgrounds.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 2
  2/2The Time Lord discovers why his imposter has been shipping arms and unsuspecting people.
2. 19:00
  Not The World Cup in Brazil
  Has football saved the human species? Steve Lamacq & Robin Ince kick some ideas about.
3. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package
  2/4Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their hotel
4. 22:30
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
  2/4The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.
5. 22:45
  Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Transparency
  4/4The music-hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo, probing buzz words.
6. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 5
  5/6When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly.
7. 23:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A sudden event causes a lifestyle rethink for the Manchester DJ. Stars Justin Moorhouse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 2
  2/2The Time Lord discovers why his imposter has been shipping arms and unsuspecting people.
2. 01:00
  44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Edinburgh for Pretenders (Omnibus)
  Trouble for the Pollok family, love for café owner Big Lou, and pirates for Domenica.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Don McLean
  Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.
4. 02:15
  Sentimental Journey—Germaine Greer
  Arthur Smith accompanies the academic, writer and critic on a nostalgic trip to Italy.
5. 02:45
  Could Do Better—Dame Edna Everage
  Robert Booth has a quiet word with the international megastar about her school reports.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—The Edwards Archive
  John Edwards explores the story of the cinema newsreel and the people who filmed history.
7. 04:00
  Terence Rattigan - The Winslow Boy
  A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons
8. 05:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Goodbye Soldiers, Hello Everyone
  8/8How American fiction is being renewed by writers from different backgrounds.

Sunday 5 June 2016