BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 9
  9/17Bill Masen tries to support his blind group, but some problems prove to be insurmountable.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Pope John Paul II
  Ann Widdicombe MP nominates the late pontiff, who agreed with her on women priests.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players
  Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail?
4. 01:30
  Why Go?
  Chris Ledgard explores the world of the ancient oriental game of Go.
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Sickness
  9/10With Giles lying desperately ill, Grace believes that only one person can save him.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Mischief and Misrule
  4/30Were medieval children permitted to play? Early football and festivals of misrule.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
  14/30Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
8. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—4. The Conference Approaches
  4/10Stevens remembers an conference at Darlington Hall that tested all his skills as a butler.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 1
  1/2Silas Marner lives a miserly isolated life, with money as his only company.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
11. 04:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 4, The Call of the Wild
  2/6Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.
12. 05:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Game, Set and Match to Jeeves
  6/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
13. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Sex and Sexuality
  3/4Paul Sinha looks at the role lust has played in driving history.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
2. 06:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
3. 07:00
  Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
  King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
4. 07:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
5. 08:00
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
  17/26Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
7. 09:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
  4/4Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
  2/2After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
10. 11:00
  Book of the Week—Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit, Episode 5
  5/5Is it right to lie if it saves someone? Concluded by Tim McInnerny.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
  Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
  17/26Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
4. 13:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
5. 14:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
  10/10Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
  5/30The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
7. 14:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7
  15/30Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church.
8. 14:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—5. A Triumphant Evening
  5/10Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
  2/2After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
10. 16:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
  4/4Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
12. 17:00
  Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
  King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
13. 17:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 10
  10/17With most people blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where to start?
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing
  Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.
3. 19:00
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
  11/13Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
  17/26Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
6. 20:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
7. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 10
  10/10In Lahore, Changez's new life is revealed. But who is pursuing whom?
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
  Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
10. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2016, Heat 1 - London
  1/10Ten new comedians perform in the first heat from Up The Creek in London.
11. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/06/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Steve Bugeja.
12. 23:30
  The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Taking register at stunt school and Tarzan learns the alphabet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 10
  10/17With most people blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where to start?
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing
  Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
  What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
4. 01:30
  The Manchester Writers
  How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?
5. 02:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
  10/10Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
  5/30The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7
  15/30Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church.
8. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—5. A Triumphant Evening
  5/10Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
  2/2After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
  4/4Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
12. 05:00
  Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
  King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
13. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.

Saturday 18 June 2016