BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 14 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 6
  6/17Avoiding the deadly plants and the blinded population, Bill gets to know Josella better.
2. 00:30
  Bookclub—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Remains of the Day
  James Naughtie talks to Kazuo Ishiguro about his novel detailing a butler's life.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, An Old Moorish Custom
  6/7Harry is in Algiers on the trail of treasure lost since 1504 but will love get in the way?
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
  David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
5. 01:30
  What Would Jesus Eat?
  Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Restlessness
  6/10Newlywed Grace returns to Little Hintock with Doctor Fitzpiers, but not to wedded bliss.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Grave and the Cradle
  1/30How the arrival of Christianity and the Norman Conquest affected British children's lives.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 3/7
  11/30Marcus visits his new nephew, while Frederica assesses Cambridge men.
9. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—1. Darlington Hall
  1/10Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
10. 03:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell
  1/3Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—12/08/2013
  Nigel Rees hosts the quiz with Janie Dee, Richard Ingrams, Vivienne Parry and Robin Ince.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Back in the Jug
  1/8The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions.
13. 05:00
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate
  1/5It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 4
  4/6Paul Merton, Josh Widdicombe, Holly Walsh and Marcus Brigstocke join host Nicholas Parsons
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
  7/7Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
2. 06:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
3. 06:30
  Grand Guignol
  The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
4. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
5. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
  3/6Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
6. 08:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
  3/4Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
  The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
8. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 9
  9/9Jeremy Hardy is amongst Miles' guests for this bumper episode of News Quiz Extra.
9. 09:45
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
  4/4Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.
10. 10:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
  2/3Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
11. 11:00
  Book of the Week—Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit, Episode 2
  2/5Children can be scaringly good at lying, but when and how do they learn?
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
  1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
  3/4Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
  The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
3. 13:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
  7/7Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
4. 13:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
5. 13:30
  Grand Guignol
  The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
6. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Suspicions
  7/10Grace turns to her former lover Giles, while her husband is devoted elsewhere.
7. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Skill of the Goldsmith
  2/30Michael Morpurgo wonders if medieval people recognised a phase of 'childhood'.
8. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7
  12/30Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law.
9. 14:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—2. On the Way to Salisbury
  2/10Inspired by his trip, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler.
10. 15:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
  2/3Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 8
  8/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft, Peter Kiltie and John Taylor.
12. 16:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Autumn
  3/4What to donate to the harvest festival and interesting things to put on a bonfire.
13. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
14. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
  3/6Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 7
  7/17Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the community plans to survive
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam
  David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
3. 19:00
  The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
  3/4Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
  The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
5. 20:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
  7/7Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
6. 20:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
7. 20:30
  Grand Guignol
  The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 7
  7/10Changez's sense of alienation increases.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
  1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
10. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
  3/6Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
11. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous
  2/6Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent?
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—14/06/2016
  Jon Holmes talks to Eleanor Tiernan.
13. 23:00
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
  2/4Hosts Craig and Martin do battle at a music awards ceremony.
14. 23:30
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Snuff Radio
  3/4Sean Foley and Hamish McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 7
  7/17Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the community plans to survive
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam
  David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
  7/7Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
4. 01:20
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
  Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
5. 01:30
  Grand Guignol
  The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
6. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Suspicions
  7/10Grace turns to her former lover Giles, while her husband is devoted elsewhere.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Skill of the Goldsmith
  2/30Michael Morpurgo wonders if medieval people recognised a phase of 'childhood'.
8. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7
  12/30Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law.
9. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—2. On the Way to Salisbury
  2/10Inspired by his trip, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler.
10. 03:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
  2/3Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Episode 8
  8/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft, Peter Kiltie and John Taylor.
12. 04:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Autumn
  3/4What to donate to the harvest festival and interesting things to put on a bonfire.
13. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
  1/4A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
  3/6Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.

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