BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 25 June 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 15
  15/17Bill Masen works hard to make a new home for his new family.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Percy Edwards
  The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven
  A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.
4. 01:30
  Based on a True Story
  Peter Curran discusses Howard Brenton's play Never So Good.
5. 02:00
  Deborah Moggach - Tulip Fever—Episode 5
  5/10Can Sophia's plan fool her husband and keep her affair a secret?
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Overburdened with Children
  10/30The Poor Law, a forerunner of the welfare state and a safety net for many poor children.
7. 02:30
  AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Babel Tower, Part 5/8
  20/30Frederica visits the doctor and makes a major decision.
8. 02:45
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—10. Evening, Weymouth
  10/10Stevens finally meets Miss Kenton, but the event makes him question his life's work.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 2
  2/2Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World
  1/6Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.
12. 05:00
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment
  Clare and Brian's relationship is in trouble. Could relationship counselling help?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead
  George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
2. 07:30
  Three Rivers—The Liffey
  3/3The Liffey winds its way from the Wicklow Mountains into the heart of Dublin.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Mind Your PMQs
  Dominic Sandbrook questions the political importance of Prime Minister's Questions.
4. 09:00
  Larry Adler - All Mouth Organ
  A tribute to the virtuoso musician Larry Adler
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Over the Garden Wall—From 07/10/1948
  Norman Evans plays toothless Lancastrian housewife Fanny Fairbottom.
2. 12:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Still Crazy
  1/6Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting daddy.
3. 13:00
  Dear Baby Mine by Lucy Caldwell (Omnibus)
  The story of Conor who is coming to terms with not being able to father his own child.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jon Culshaw
  Comic impersonator Jon Culshaw chooses 'Memories' by Elvis Presley.
5. 14:15
  Sentimental Journey—Brendan Foster
  Arthur Smith retraces the footsteps of the former Olympian and athletics commentator.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Dog Days
  3/5At the allotment, Carter's uncle sounds off on sunshine, southerners and a smart mutt.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Mind Your PMQs
  Dominic Sandbrook questions the political importance of Prime Minister's Questions.
8. 16:00
  The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead
  George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
9. 17:30
  Three Rivers—The Liffey
  3/3The Liffey winds its way from the Wicklow Mountains into the heart of Dublin.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Curse of Davros, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord prevents his archenemy from altering the course of a historic battle.
2. 19:00
  Larry Adler - All Mouth Organ
  A tribute to the virtuoso musician Larry Adler
3. 22:00
  Buy Me Up TV—Pilot
  Every shopping channel you've ever seen, every product you've never wanted.
4. 22:30
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 3
  3/6A-ha! Alan Partridge meets some former hostages and France's second-best racing driver.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—25/06/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Barry Ferns.
6. 23:00
  I, Regress—Series 2, Cats
  2/4Can Dr Berry help Mr Wickle with his fear of cats? With Steve Pemberton.
7. 23:15
  Richard Marsh—Love and Sweets, The Perfect Match
  2/4Richard tells a story about moving in with Siobhan and the build-up to their wedding day.
8. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The freethinking funny man chooses who to bail or charge - bankers or mortgage payers?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Curse of Davros, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord prevents his archenemy from altering the course of a historic battle.
2. 01:00
  Dear Baby Mine by Lucy Caldwell (Omnibus)
  The story of Conor who is coming to terms with not being able to father his own child.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Jon Culshaw
  Comic impersonator Jon Culshaw chooses 'Memories' by Elvis Presley.
4. 02:15
  Sentimental Journey—Brendan Foster
  Arthur Smith retraces the footsteps of the former Olympian and athletics commentator.
5. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Dog Days
  3/5At the allotment, Carter's uncle sounds off on sunshine, southerners and a smart mutt.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Mind Your PMQs
  Dominic Sandbrook questions the political importance of Prime Minister's Questions.
7. 04:00
  The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead
  George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
8. 05:30
  Three Rivers—The Liffey
  3/3The Liffey winds its way from the Wicklow Mountains into the heart of Dublin.

Sunday 26 June 2016