BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 29 July 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 15
  15/20Dick succeeds in garnering clues, but when he is rumbled, a friend pays a high price.
2. 06:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 5
  5/10Albert Campion is confronted by the police who suspect him of being an imposter.
3. 06:30
  Bring On the Clowns
  Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.
4. 07:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Coping With Urges
  4/6Rosie fancies a dishy French estate agent, but Nancy reckons she saw him first.
5. 07:30
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
6. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/13The ad agency must stage a play to try and win an account for blankets.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  2/26Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
8. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth hosts, with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell.
9. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, The Ring Cycle
  6/6Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—18-22 April 1916
  Alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.
11. 11:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Professor's Daughter
  5/5Four-year-old Britta and her fearful imagination cause embarrassment for Miss Jenner.
12. 11:15
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Little Photographer
  Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/13The ad agency must stage a play to try and win an account for blankets.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  2/26Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 15
  15/20Dick succeeds in garnering clues, but when he is rumbled, a friend pays a high price.
4. 13:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 5
  5/10Albert Campion is confronted by the police who suspect him of being an imposter.
5. 13:30
  Bring On the Clowns
  Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 10
  10/10Ron Latham tells Mabbut that he has missed the real story of Melville.
7. 14:15
  Sport and the British—The Making of Men
  5/30Clare visits Rugby School to discover why it produced men fit to run the empire.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 10
  10/10Tragedy strikes leaving Frederic to ponder the future. Stars Patrick Kennedy.
9. 14:45
  Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear—5. Old Age
  5/5Beatrix faces old age, world war and a legacy.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—18-22 April 1916
  Alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.
11. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth hosts, with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell.
12. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, The Ring Cycle
  6/6Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?
13. 17:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Coping With Urges
  4/6Rosie fancies a dishy French estate agent, but Nancy reckons she saw him first.
14. 17:30
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
  5/10On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Bill Oddie
  The Goodies star tells Derek Jones about his longstanding love of bird watching.
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/13The ad agency must stage a play to try and win an account for blankets.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  2/26Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 15
  15/20Dick succeeds in garnering clues, but when he is rumbled, a friend pays a high price.
6. 20:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 5
  5/10Albert Campion is confronted by the police who suspect him of being an imposter.
7. 20:30
  Bring On the Clowns
  Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.
8. 21:00
  Margaret Bonham - The Casino—The Professor's Daughter
  5/5Four-year-old Britta and her fearful imagination cause embarrassment for Miss Jenner.
9. 21:15
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Little Photographer
  Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer.
10. 22:00
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
11. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/4The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—29/07/2016
  Arthur Smith chats to Colin Mochrie.
13. 23:00
  Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4There's a murder! Can DS Nick and company solve the mystery?
14. 23:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Milan
  4/4The comedian discovers graffiti, beggars and lycra-clad couriers in the style capital.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
  5/10On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Bill Oddie
  The Goodies star tells Derek Jones about his longstanding love of bird watching.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 15
  15/20Dick succeeds in garnering clues, but when he is rumbled, a friend pays a high price.
4. 01:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 5
  5/10Albert Campion is confronted by the police who suspect him of being an imposter.
5. 01:30
  Bring On the Clowns
  Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 10
  10/10Ron Latham tells Mabbut that he has missed the real story of Melville.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Making of Men
  5/30Clare visits Rugby School to discover why it produced men fit to run the empire.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 10
  10/10Tragedy strikes leaving Frederic to ponder the future. Stars Patrick Kennedy.
9. 02:45
  Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear—5. Old Age
  5/5Beatrix faces old age, world war and a legacy.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—18-22 April 1916
  Alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.
11. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Gyles Brandreth hosts, with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell.
12. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 10, The Ring Cycle
  6/6Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Coping With Urges
  4/6Rosie fancies a dishy French estate agent, but Nancy reckons she saw him first.
14. 05:30
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.

Saturday 30 July 2016