BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 9 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 3
  3/17It's well known that Triffids can walk, but Bill wonders what other skills they might have
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Failure
  Dominic Arkwright and his guests talk about an uncomfortable subject.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Every Frame Has a Silver Lining
  3/7Harry is given some dangerous contraband by a friend. Will he exploit the opportunity?
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
5. 01:30
  Black Screen Britain—Ambassadors for the Race
  1/2How the first generation of African-Caribbean immigrants were portrayed.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
  3/10Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners
  Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 8/8
  8/30Marcus becomes worried over the deterioration of Simmonds' state of mind.
9. 02:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—3. Escape
  3/5Escaping to the countryside, Marilyn Monroe persuades Colin to go for a skinny dip.
10. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—1. The Kidnapping
  1/3The 1931 mystery of a hijacked plane, and Conway's arrival at the lamasery of Shangri-La.
11. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
12. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
13. 05:00
  Married—Series 2, War of the Worlds
  6/6With both of his universes about to collide, Robin must fight to survive.
14. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 10, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Lee Mack, Konnie Huq and Dave Gorman. From 2016.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Work of Art
  4/7Can Harry make a dishonest dollar from some Nazi wartime loot?
2. 06:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
  David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
3. 06:30
  Black Screen Britain—Reclaiming Our Image
  2/2How a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes.
4. 07:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Black Eyes and Bloody Noses
  5/6Gussie is walloped and Aunt Dahlia sends Bertie on a spending spree.
5. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Exploration and Death
  2/4Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
7. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, In Australia
  4/8Meet Craig Stevens the Ripper Drongo, as the team broadcast down under.
8. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jay Rayner puts well-known gastronomes through their culinary paces.
9. 09:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 4, Gone in a Flash
  1/6Sandy is feeling bereft, as his lodger has gone to live with her new man.
10. 10:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—2. Shangri-La
  2/3Conway and the others are stranded in the wilderness, but a man named Chang appears.
11. 11:00
  Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Spanish Winter
  4/5A divorced woman tries to break free from the painful ties that bind.
12. 11:15
  The Recall Man—Stepping Out
  4/4Dr Aston feels threatened when a rival psychologist investigates a series of attacks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, In Australia
  4/8Meet Craig Stevens the Ripper Drongo, as the team broadcast down under.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Work of Art
  4/7Can Harry make a dishonest dollar from some Nazi wartime loot?
4. 13:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
  David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
5. 13:30
  Black Screen Britain—Reclaiming Our Image
  2/2How a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes.
6. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
7. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor
  Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax.
8. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 1/7
  9/30Frederica prepares to leave home and Marcus goes to live with his sister.
9. 14:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—4. Summoned
  4/5Summoning Colin at 1.30am, Marilyn Monroe reveals her darkest fears.
10. 15:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—2. Shangri-La
  2/3Conway and the others are stranded in the wilderness, but a man named Chang appears.
11. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jay Rayner puts well-known gastronomes through their culinary paces.
12. 16:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 4, Gone in a Flash
  1/6Sandy is feeling bereft, as his lodger has gone to live with her new man.
13. 17:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Black Eyes and Bloody Noses
  5/6Gussie is walloped and Aunt Dahlia sends Bertie on a spending spree.
14. 17:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Exploration and Death
  2/4Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/17Bill is horrified by what he discovers in London, but manages to rescue a girl from danger
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Martha Gellhorn
  Journalist Camilla Wright nominates the war reporter Martha Gellhorn for greatness.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, In Australia
  4/8Meet Craig Stevens the Ripper Drongo, as the team broadcast down under.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Work of Art
  4/7Can Harry make a dishonest dollar from some Nazi wartime loot?
6. 20:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
  David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
7. 20:30
  Black Screen Britain—Reclaiming Our Image
  2/2How a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 4
  4/10Changez's star is rising, but when the Twin Towers collapse his reaction is unexpected.
9. 21:15
  The Recall Man—Stepping Out
  4/4Dr Aston feels threatened when a rival psychologist investigates a series of attacks.
10. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Exploration and Death
  2/4Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.
11. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton
  6/6Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—09/06/2016
  Adam Riches chats again to Fraser Millward, Stevie Martin and Daniel Cook.
13. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Health and Safety
  3/6Hell's latest arrival is a health and safety officer who moans to Satan about the lighting
14. 23:30
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
  3/4The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.
15. 23:45
  Knocker—Incentativity
  5/6Market researcher Ian Dunn carries out a delicate immigration survey.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/17Bill is horrified by what he discovers in London, but manages to rescue a girl from danger
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Martha Gellhorn
  Journalist Camilla Wright nominates the war reporter Martha Gellhorn for greatness.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Work of Art
  4/7Can Harry make a dishonest dollar from some Nazi wartime loot?
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
  David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
5. 01:30
  Black Screen Britain—Reclaiming Our Image
  2/2How a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
  4/10Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor
  Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 1/7
  9/30Frederica prepares to leave home and Marcus goes to live with his sister.
9. 02:45
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—4. Summoned
  4/5Summoning Colin at 1.30am, Marilyn Monroe reveals her darkest fears.
10. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—2. Shangri-La
  2/3Conway and the others are stranded in the wilderness, but a man named Chang appears.
11. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jay Rayner puts well-known gastronomes through their culinary paces.
12. 04:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 4, Gone in a Flash
  1/6Sandy is feeling bereft, as his lodger has gone to live with her new man.
13. 05:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Black Eyes and Bloody Noses
  5/6Gussie is walloped and Aunt Dahlia sends Bertie on a spending spree.
14. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Exploration and Death
  2/4Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.

Friday 10 June 2016