BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 22 July 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 10
  10/20Dick and Freddie find the distinction between friends and enemies is becoming blurred.
2. 06:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
3. 06:30
  Green Ears
  Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces
4. 07:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Where Are We Now?
  3/6The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.
5. 07:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash
  Can cricket's king of sleaze add to Leicester's year of glory and win the Bake Off crown?
6. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/13Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon
  1/26A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
8. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
9. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience
  5/6Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.
10. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 5. Redress
  5/5Neville Landless, whom Jasper thinks killed Edwin, has been found stabbed to death.
11. 11:00
  Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 2
  2/2When Velda's boyfriend Kenneth disappears, she traces him to an unexpected destination.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Judith Somerville - Listening to Time
  Hans goes on a journey of emotional recovery when he meets Anna on the Aran Islands.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/13Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon
  1/26A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 10
  10/20Dick and Freddie find the distinction between friends and enemies is becoming blurred.
4. 13:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
5. 13:30
  Green Ears
  Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 5
  5/10As Mabbut heads to India in search of Melville, he soon finds himself in deep trouble.
7. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood
  30/30Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 5
  5/10Frederic moves to a new ambulance unit, and takes part in the great Italian retreat.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 5
  5/5Stanley is determined to continue Livingstone's quest to find the source of the Nile.
10. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 5. Redress
  5/5Neville Landless, whom Jasper thinks killed Edwin, has been found stabbed to death.
11. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
12. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience
  5/6Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.
13. 17:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Where Are We Now?
  3/6The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.
14. 17:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash
  Can cricket's king of sleaze add to Leicester's year of glory and win the Bake Off crown?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 5
  5/5Ambassador B decides to turn in her badge on the next planet she finds.
2. 18:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 10
  10/10Architect Stephen Rix's cathedral has finally been built. But what has been the true cost?
3. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo
  The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
4. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/13Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon
  1/26A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
6. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 10
  10/20Dick and Freddie find the distinction between friends and enemies is becoming blurred.
7. 20:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
8. 20:30
  Green Ears
  Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces
9. 21:00
  Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 2
  2/2When Velda's boyfriend Kenneth disappears, she traces him to an unexpected destination.
10. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Judith Somerville - Listening to Time
  Hans goes on a journey of emotional recovery when he meets Anna on the Aran Islands.
11. 22:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash
  Can cricket's king of sleaze add to Leicester's year of glory and win the Bake Off crown?
12. 22:30
  BBC New Comedy Awards—2016, Heat 6 - Cardiff
  6/10Ten new comedians perform from The Glee Club, Cardiff with host Mae Martin.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/07/2016
  Arthur Smith chats to Andrew Maxwell.
14. 23:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Egypt
  3/4The comedian entertains bewildered Bedouins in the desert and ponders a wildlife show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 5
  5/5Ambassador B decides to turn in her badge on the next planet she finds.
2. 00:15
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 10
  10/10Architect Stephen Rix's cathedral has finally been built. But what has been the true cost?
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo
  The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
4. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 10
  10/20Dick and Freddie find the distinction between friends and enemies is becoming blurred.
5. 01:15
  Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 10
  10/10The master criminal tells all about his humble origins and rise to prominence.
6. 01:30
  Green Ears
  Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces
7. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 5
  5/10As Mabbut heads to India in search of Melville, he soon finds himself in deep trouble.
8. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood
  30/30Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day.
9. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 5
  5/10Frederic moves to a new ambulance unit, and takes part in the great Italian retreat.
10. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 5
  5/5Stanley is determined to continue Livingstone's quest to find the source of the Nile.
11. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 5. Redress
  5/5Neville Landless, whom Jasper thinks killed Edwin, has been found stabbed to death.
12. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
13. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience
  5/6Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.
14. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Where Are We Now?
  3/6The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.
15. 05:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash
  Can cricket's king of sleaze add to Leicester's year of glory and win the Bake Off crown?

Saturday 23 July 2016