BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 28 July 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 3. Surrender
  3/10The crew members believe they have outwitted the Angels and can wait out the flood.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—GroupThink
  Tobias Jones, Rose Shapiro and Malachi O'Doherty on the consequences of thinking alike.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 13
  13/20Dick has scored victories, but finds himself on the back foot when Snowy and Jock vanish.
4. 01:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 3
  3/10Campion struggles with amnesia as he enters the secret HQ of the Masters of Bridge.
5. 01:30
  The Wheels of Power
  Ben Wright speaks to the people who see everything in politics: ministerial car drivers.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 8
  8/10Melville agrees to collaborate with Mabbut on his book.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Bare Fists of Boxing
  3/30Clare Balding explores the importance of boxing to the 19th-century alpha male.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 8
  8/10Frederic and Catherine escape together from Italy, and find that their troubles evaporate.
9. 02:45
  Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear—3. The Lakes
  3/5Success and tragedy walk hand-in-hand for the creator of Peter Rabbit.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 April 1916 (Season 7 start)
  Old feuds are reignited in Ashburton.
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6With comedians Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans and singer Louise Wener.
12. 04:30
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Minds
  1/4Geoff's decision to finally rebel against his domineering dad does not quite go to plan.
13. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Cavalier Attitude
  3/4Away from their model village, the duo tackle a civil war recreation.
14. 05:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Gyles Brandreth
  4/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Gyles Brandreth to try doing absolutely nothing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
2. 06:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 4
  4/10Inside the HQ of the Masters of Bridge, Campion is about to make a startling discovery.
3. 06:30
  The Grand Masquerade
  John O'Farrell celebrates Kit Williams's groundbreaking picture puzzle book Masquerade.
4. 07:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
5. 07:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
6. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Technology
  3/6The writer and his wife grapple with their domestic appliances.
7. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, Bogie Awards
  3/8The stars are out for the Bogies! Who will win the much coveted gold-plated award?
8. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn.
9. 09:30
  Pankhiraj—The Honeymoon Is Over
  2/4What will be the outcome of Sripurna's ex-husband's secret meetings with their daughter?
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—11-15 April 1916
  The community in Ashburton find their world rocked by surprises.
11. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Two Mrs Reeds
  4/5Two women with the same name convalesce in a maternity ward.
12. 11:15
  William Ingram - Letters to Miss Lucie
  In a hotel, a long standing resident starts a correspondence.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Technology
  3/6The writer and his wife grapple with their domestic appliances.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, Bogie Awards
  3/8The stars are out for the Bogies! Who will win the much coveted gold-plated award?
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
4. 13:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 4
  4/10Inside the HQ of the Masters of Bridge, Campion is about to make a startling discovery.
5. 13:30
  The Grand Masquerade
  John O'Farrell celebrates Kit Williams's groundbreaking picture puzzle book Masquerade.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 9
  9/10Mabbut submits the manuscript of his book on Hamish Melville but the publisher isn't happy
7. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The Unsporting Side of Sport
  4/30Sport and gambling are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to horse racing.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 9
  9/10Life is almost dull for Frederic and Catherine, as they settle in Switzerland.
9. 14:45
  Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear—4. The Wedding
  4/5Beatrix finally feels like her own person and begins to establish a life in the country.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—11-15 April 1916
  The community in Ashburton find their world rocked by surprises.
11. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn.
12. 16:30
  Pankhiraj—The Honeymoon Is Over
  2/4What will be the outcome of Sripurna's ex-husband's secret meetings with their daughter?
13. 17:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
14. 17:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 4. Solaria
  4/10Bran wants the crew to destroy an artefact floating in space. Will they co-operate?
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Beatrix Potter
  Fiona Reynolds, former director of the National Trust, chooses writer Beatrix Potter
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Technology
  3/6The writer and his wife grapple with their domestic appliances.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 6, Bogie Awards
  3/8The stars are out for the Bogies! Who will win the much coveted gold-plated award?
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
6. 20:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 4
  4/10Inside the HQ of the Masters of Bridge, Campion is about to make a startling discovery.
7. 20:30
  The Grand Masquerade
  John O'Farrell celebrates Kit Williams's groundbreaking picture puzzle book Masquerade.
8. 21:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Two Mrs Reeds
  4/5Two women with the same name convalesce in a maternity ward.
9. 21:15
  William Ingram - Letters to Miss Lucie
  In a hotel, a long standing resident starts a correspondence.
10. 22:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
11. 22:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, Magic
  1/6The sci-fi star and his crew cast a spell to summon the Devil.
12. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Revolution—The Industrial Revolution
  4/6The radical comedian reassesses a period of major change in Britain.
13. 23:30
  Polyoaks—Series 2, The Age Old Problem
  6/6Polyoaks is struggling to manage the budget for the care of elderly patients.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 4. Solaria
  4/10Bran wants the crew to destroy an artefact floating in space. Will they co-operate?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Beatrix Potter
  Fiona Reynolds, former director of the National Trust, chooses writer Beatrix Potter
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 14
  14/20Alone and friendless, Dick is determined to help his friends and strike back.
4. 01:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 4
  4/10Inside the HQ of the Masters of Bridge, Campion is about to make a startling discovery.
5. 01:30
  The Grand Masquerade
  John O'Farrell celebrates Kit Williams's groundbreaking picture puzzle book Masquerade.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 9
  9/10Mabbut submits the manuscript of his book on Hamish Melville but the publisher isn't happy
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Unsporting Side of Sport
  4/30Sport and gambling are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to horse racing.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 9
  9/10Life is almost dull for Frederic and Catherine, as they settle in Switzerland.
9. 02:45
  Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear—4. The Wedding
  4/5Beatrix finally feels like her own person and begins to establish a life in the country.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—11-15 April 1916
  The community in Ashburton find their world rocked by surprises.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn.
12. 04:30
  Pankhiraj—The Honeymoon Is Over
  2/4What will be the outcome of Sripurna's ex-husband's secret meetings with their daughter?
13. 05:00
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
14. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.

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