BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 June 2016

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
2. 06:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
3. 07:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they weren't so busy being friends.
4. 07:30
  Heresy—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Smugglers in the Solent
  2/12The crew of HMS Troutbridge is sent to pursue some marine miscreants.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 8
  8/8As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival. With John Cleese and David Hatch.
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
9. 10:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement
  3/3Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.
10. 11:00
  Book of the Week—Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit, Episode 3
  3/5How can we pick a liar? Is it what they say, or what they do?
11. 11:15
  Chris Thompson - Skeggy
  Three couples have their own reasons for returning to the scene of their happiest holidays
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Smugglers in the Solent
  2/12The crew of HMS Troutbridge is sent to pursue some marine miscreants.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 8
  8/8As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival. With John Cleese and David Hatch.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
4. 13:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—New Shoes with Red Thongs
  3/30Michael Morpurgo unearths what medieval children got up to when left unattended.
7. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7
  13/30Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way.
8. 14:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—3. Early Days
  3/10Stevens remembers what happened when his father, also a butler, joined the staff.
9. 15:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement
  3/3Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.
10. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
12. 17:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they weren't so busy being friends.
13. 17:30
  Heresy—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 8
  8/17Bill and Josella are ready to begin a new life together, but some have other ideas.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good
  Dominic Arkwright, Nick Cohen, Sian Berry and Charlie Lee-Potter discuss indulgence.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Smugglers in the Solent
  2/12The crew of HMS Troutbridge is sent to pursue some marine miscreants.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 8
  8/8As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival. With John Cleese and David Hatch.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
6. 20:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
7. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 8
  8/10On a work assignment in Chile, Changez makes a monumental decision.
8. 21:15
  Chris Thompson - Skeggy
  Three couples have their own reasons for returning to the scene of their happiest holidays
9. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren.
10. 22:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, High-Speed Rail
  2/6When a new rail line threatens a dormouse, Milton decides it's time to put his foot down.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/06/2016
  Jon Holmes talks to Eleanor Tiernan.
12. 23:00
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 1
  1/6Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins return to their radio roots.
13. 23:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Their landlord is after the rent, but skint Mel and Vicki are not sure how to pay.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 8
  8/17Bill and Josella are ready to begin a new life together, but some have other ideas.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good
  Dominic Arkwright, Nick Cohen, Sian Berry and Charlie Lee-Potter discuss indulgence.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March
  Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer.
4. 01:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Separation
  8/10The injured Doctor Fitzpiers writes to Grace, and hopes are raised and dashed.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—New Shoes with Red Thongs
  3/30Michael Morpurgo unearths what medieval children got up to when left unattended.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7
  13/30Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way.
8. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—3. Early Days
  3/10Stevens remembers what happened when his father, also a butler, joined the staff.
9. 03:00
  Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement
  3/3Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they weren't so busy being friends.
13. 05:30
  Heresy—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren.

Thursday 16 June 2016