BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 21 July 2016

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
  3/5Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
2. 00:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 8
  8/10Can architect Stephen Rix and his developer get planning permission for their cathedral?
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Nanny Wouldn't Like It
  Guy Browning, Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn discuss the changing role of the nanny.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 8
  8/20Dick and Freddie strike lucky when they discover the smugglers' secret stash.
5. 01:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 8
  8/10Mason tries to get through to Lorna, but what is wrong with Gregory Wicks?
6. 01:30
  Edward the Black Prince—Episode 2
  2/2Peter and Dan Snow investigate the military successes of the 14th-century English hero.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 3
  3/10Publisher Ron Latham wants Mabbut to write the true story of the activist Hamish Melville.
8. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Disappearance of Childhood
  28/30Examining how the media and marketing have encroached on the lives of children.
9. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 3
  3/10Frederic and Catherine are reunited in a Milan hospital.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 3
  3/5Samuel Baker and his mistress Florence go in search of Lake Albert.
11. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 3. An Arrival
  3/5Jasper is convinced his nephew Edwin has been murdered by Neville Landless.
12. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery, Fi Glover.
13. 04:30
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.
14. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Fete Worse than Death
  2/4The duo's plan for a model village son et lumiere display goes awry.
15. 05:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
  9/20Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
2. 06:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
  9/10As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
3. 06:30
  Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
  Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
4. 07:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
  5/6The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
5. 07:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
  2/6Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
7. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
  2/8Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
8. 09:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
9. 09:30
  Pankhiraj—The Wedding
  1/4Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
10. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
11. 11:00
  Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 1
  1/2Velda's new boyfriend is handsome and charming. Why is she increasingly suspicious of him?
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Rani Moorthy - Curry Tales
  Four cooks share their secrets for making curry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
  2/6Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
  2/8Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
  9/20Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
4. 13:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
  9/10As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
5. 13:30
  Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
  Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 4
  4/10Mabbut sets off for India in search of his elusive subject.
7. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack
  29/30How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 4
  4/10Frederic has to go back to the war, and Catherine gives him some parting news.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 4
  4/5David Livingstone aims to solve the mystery of the Nile's source once and for all.
10. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
11. 16:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
12. 16:30
  Pankhiraj—The Wedding
  1/4Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
13. 17:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
  5/6The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
14. 17:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 18:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
  9/10With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Billie Holiday
  Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
  2/6Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
5. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
  2/8Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
6. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
  9/20Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
7. 20:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
  9/10As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
8. 20:30
  Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
  Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
9. 21:00
  Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 1
  1/2Velda's new boyfriend is handsome and charming. Why is she increasingly suspicious of him?
10. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Rani Moorthy - Curry Tales
  Four cooks share their secrets for making curry.
11. 22:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
12. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/07/2016
  Thom Tuck talks again to Danish comedian Sofie Hagen.
13. 22:30
  The Music Teacher—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6An interesting offer from Belinda leaves Nigel reeling.
14. 22:45
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Difficult Dads
  6/6Nathan's dad celebrates his 50th birthday and is made to feel middle-aged by his son.
15. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution
  3/6The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.
16. 23:30
  Polyoaks—Series 2, The Shaky Shaky Hip
  5/6Dr Hugh Thornton is horrified when he needs an operation himself.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 00:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
  9/10With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Billie Holiday
  Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
  9/20Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
5. 01:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
  9/10As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
6. 01:30
  Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
  Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 4
  4/10Mabbut sets off for India in search of his elusive subject.
8. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack
  29/30How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results.
9. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 4
  4/10Frederic has to go back to the war, and Catherine gives him some parting news.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 4
  4/5David Livingstone aims to solve the mystery of the Nile's source once and for all.
11. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
  4/5Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
12. 04:00
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
13. 04:30
  Pankhiraj—The Wedding
  1/4Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
14. 05:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
  5/6The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
15. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.

Friday 22 July 2016