BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 1
  1/17Bill Masen wakes up in hospital to find that the world he knew has changed forever.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Jacqueline Wilson & Alice Rawsthorn
  Jacqueline and Alice discuss novels by Mrs Gaskell, Edith Wharton and Sylvia Plath.(R)
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, The Third Woman
  1/7Con artist Harry is borrowed by British Intelligence for a dangerous espionage mission.
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities
  David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
5. 01:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Return
  1/10A tale of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock.
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Criminal Mind
  Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8
  6/30Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting.
9. 02:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—1. Confidante
  1/5Charming memoir of a young man's brief but luminous friendship with Marilyn Monroe.
10. 03:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—1. Trapped
  1/2Henry Wharton creeps into no-man's land to spend an evening with his family.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013
  Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
12. 04:30
  Tony's—Series 1, All That Glitters
  6/6The barber decides his corner shop needs a makeover.
13. 05:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny joins customs men to stop Courageous Kate from marrying her dad.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 3
  3/6Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock join host Nicholas Parsons
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
  2/7Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
2. 06:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
  David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
3. 06:30
  Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
  Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
4. 07:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
  6/6Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
5. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
6. 08:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
  2/4Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
  The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
8. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 8
  8/9Jeremy Hardy is amongst Miles' guests for this bumper episode of News Quiz Extra.
9. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
  1/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery.
10. 10:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
11. 11:00
  Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Emerald City
  2/5A young man comes to understand the allure and the disappointment of New York.
12. 11:15
  The Recall Man—Making Waves
  2/4A confused man claims to have witnessed a murder, so the police turn to Dr Joe Aston.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
  2/4Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
  The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
  2/7Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
4. 13:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
  David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
5. 13:30
  Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
  Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
6. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
  2/10Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
7. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
  Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
8. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8
  7/30Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature.
9. 14:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  2/5Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
10. 15:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
  7/13Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
12. 16:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
  2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
13. 17:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
  6/6Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
14. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 2
  2/17Bill Masen remembers how the Triffids first came to England, and how they got so prevalent
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas
  Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.
3. 19:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
  2/4Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
  The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
  2/7Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
6. 20:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
  David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
7. 20:30
  Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
  Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 2
  2/10On the 41st floor of Samson and Underwood's office, Changez feels on top of the world.
9. 21:15
  The Recall Man—Making Waves
  2/4A confused man claims to have witnessed a murder, so the police turn to Dr Joe Aston.
10. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
11. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled
  1/6Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent.
12. 23:00
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones host the show for young folk.
13. 23:30
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Cutting Edge
  2/4Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 2
  2/17Bill Masen remembers how the Triffids first came to England, and how they got so prevalent
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas
  Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
  2/7Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
  David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
5. 01:30
  Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
  Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
  2/10Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
  Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8
  7/30Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature.
9. 02:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  2/5Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
10. 03:00
  The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper—2. Captured
  2/2Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. Will he be hanged?
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
  7/13Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
12. 04:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
  2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
13. 05:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
  6/6Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
  2/6Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.

Wednesday 8 June 2016