BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 12 July 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jane Rogers - The Testament of Jessie Lamb—Episode 1
  1/5Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity after an attack of biological terrorism.
2. 00:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 1
  1/10In 1999, architect Stephen Rix has a vision of something that he should build.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Lesley Chamberlain
  Lesley Chamberlain on books by Kingsley Amis and Richard Flanagan.(R)
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 1
  1/20The dashing hero is looking forward to a restful holiday but an old friend has other ideas
5. 01:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 1
  1/10A crime reporter's evening is ruined by the latest escapade of a master criminal.
6. 01:30
  When Harry Met Sally at 20
  Film critic Sarah Churchwell celebrates the classic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.
7. 02:00
  Maggie O'Farrell - The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox—Like Sugar in Water
  6/10Kitty remembers how her sister Esme's behaviour reflected badly on her.
8. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—What Is the Meaning of Empire Day?
  21/30The experiences of children exiled from or who arrived in Britain under the British Empire
9. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Taste
  1/5Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage?
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—All Made Up, Episode 1
  1/5Janice Galloway remembers her turbulent adolescence in a small Scottish town in the 1970s.
11. 03:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
12. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—09/09/2013
  Nigel Rees hosts with Jenni Murray, Matt Barbet, David Wood and Katharine Whitehorn.
13. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Beside the Seaside
  6/8Staff and pupils set off on a school trip, but trouble soon erupts at their guest house.
14. 05:00
  Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, Mr Watkins Tottle
  5/5A shy, middle-aged bachelor meets the woman of his dreams - can there be a happy ending?
15. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, Episode 2
  2/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Barry Cryer are joined by Rory Bremner.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 2
  2/20Hot on the trail of the smugglers, Dick may have unwittingly placed his friends in danger.
2. 06:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 2
  2/10Dr Marford and Sergeant Elk are confronted by a fresh murderous mystery.
3. 06:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
4. 07:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
5. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Chris Packham
  6/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
6. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
8. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/6Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity.
9. 09:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
10. 10:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—2. Friday
  2/2Solitude on the desert island gives way to cannibals, mutineers, and a man called Friday.
11. 11:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, part 2
  2/5After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted?
12. 11:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Tell Me a Film
  Four women, who first met as convalescents, return to Blackpool as they turn 60.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 2
  2/20Hot on the trail of the smugglers, Dick may have unwittingly placed his friends in danger.
4. 13:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 2
  2/10Dr Marford and Sergeant Elk are confronted by a fresh murderous mystery.
5. 13:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
6. 14:00
  Maggie O'Farrell - The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox—I'm Not Going to Get Married, to Anyone
  7/10To her family's surprise, Esme has a highly desirable suitor.
7. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Nation's Most Important Asset
  22/30Readings of the words of children about the effect of the wars of the 20th century.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Way up to Heaven
  2/5A trip to Paris allows a wife to take revenge on her husband.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—All Made Up, Episode 2
  2/5Newly arrived at Ardrossan Academy, whole worlds of learning are opening up.
10. 15:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—2. Friday
  2/2Solitude on the desert island gives way to cannibals, mutineers, and a man called Friday.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Semi-Final 3
  12/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Christopher Moore-Bridger, Oliver Longstaff and David Muir.
12. 16:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
13. 17:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
14. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Chris Packham
  6/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action
  2/5As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.
2. 18:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 2
  2/10Can Stephen Rix convince others to share in his vision of a new Gothic cathedral?
3. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ronald Harwood
  Ronald Harwood tells Robin Ray about moments in music which send a shiver down his spine.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, 65 Today
  3/13Albert Steptoe's birthday outing is a disaster. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
  The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
6. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 2
  2/20Hot on the trail of the smugglers, Dick may have unwittingly placed his friends in danger.
7. 20:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 2
  2/10Dr Marford and Sergeant Elk are confronted by a fresh murderous mystery.
8. 20:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
9. 21:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, part 2
  2/5After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted?
10. 21:15
  Shelagh Delaney - Tell Me a Film
  Four women, who first met as convalescents, return to Blackpool as they turn 60.
11. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Chris Packham
  6/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.
12. 22:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated
  6/6Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.
13. 23:00
  Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Faith
  2/6Could we all use more or less faith? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
14. 23:30
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 3
  3/4How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action
  2/5As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.
2. 00:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 2
  2/10Can Stephen Rix convince others to share in his vision of a new Gothic cathedral?
3. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ronald Harwood
  Ronald Harwood tells Robin Ray about moments in music which send a shiver down his spine.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 2
  2/20Hot on the trail of the smugglers, Dick may have unwittingly placed his friends in danger.
5. 01:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 2
  2/10Dr Marford and Sergeant Elk are confronted by a fresh murderous mystery.
6. 01:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
7. 02:00
  Maggie O'Farrell - The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox—I'm Not Going to Get Married, to Anyone
  7/10To her family's surprise, Esme has a highly desirable suitor.
8. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Nation's Most Important Asset
  22/30Readings of the words of children about the effect of the wars of the 20th century.
9. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Way up to Heaven
  2/5A trip to Paris allows a wife to take revenge on her husband.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—All Made Up, Episode 2
  2/5Newly arrived at Ardrossan Academy, whole worlds of learning are opening up.
11. 03:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—2. Friday
  2/2Solitude on the desert island gives way to cannibals, mutineers, and a man called Friday.
12. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, Semi-Final 3
  12/13Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Christopher Moore-Bridger, Oliver Longstaff and David Muir.
13. 04:30
  King of Bath—Ars Brevis
  3/6Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.
14. 05:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
15. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Chris Packham
  6/6Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager.

Wednesday 13 July 2016