BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 23 July 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea
  Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.
2. 07:30
  Rupert Bear and Me
  Mark Radcliffe explores the continued success and appeal of the little white bear.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—RP RIP?
  Melvyn Bragg observes the decline of RP alongside an increasing pride in regional accents.
4. 09:00
  Frank Loesser - Guys and Dolls
  Mandy Patinkin and Claire Moore star in Frank Loesser's musical set in the 1920s.
5. 11:30
  Russell Davies—Russell Davies on Guys and Dolls
  A profile of Frank Loesser, the creator of Guys and Dolls.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards
  1/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.
2. 12:30
  Pankhiraj—The Wedding
  1/4Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
3. 13:00
  Marcy Kahan - Lunch—Series 5 (Omnibus)
  Two ex-flatmates meet to talk about everything but how much they love each other.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—John Challis
  Actor John Challis chooses songs by Peter Lind Hayes and by Whitesnake.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Zoe Wanamaker
  Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—RP RIP?
  Melvyn Bragg observes the decline of RP alongside an increasing pride in regional accents.
7. 16:00
  Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea
  Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.
8. 17:30
  Rupert Bear and Me
  Mark Radcliffe explores the continued success and appeal of the little white bear.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm
  1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village
2. 19:00
  4 Extra Goes Gardening
  Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
3. 22:00
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Shopping channel satire with Greg Proops, Aled Jones, Brian Blessed and Sir Terry Wogan.
4. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—23/07/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined again by Andrew Maxwell.
5. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The funny man throws open his radio drop-in centre for sketches, chat and big, big fibs.
6. 23:00
  The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/9The double double acts face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner.
7. 23:30
  2525—Episode 2
  2/62525 invites you to hear snippets of our future from weight-gain classes to talking pets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm
  1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village
2. 01:00
  Marcy Kahan - Lunch—Series 5 (Omnibus)
  Two ex-flatmates meet to talk about everything but how much they love each other.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—John Challis
  Actor John Challis chooses songs by Peter Lind Hayes and by Whitesnake.
4. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Zoe Wanamaker
  Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—RP RIP?
  Melvyn Bragg observes the decline of RP alongside an increasing pride in regional accents.
6. 04:00
  Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea
  Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.
7. 05:30
  Rupert Bear and Me
  Mark Radcliffe explores the continued success and appeal of the little white bear.

Sunday 24 July 2016