BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 30 July 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
2. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
  Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
3. 09:00
  Rodgers & Hammerstein - Carousel
  Mandy Patinkin and Deborah Myers star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical.
4. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Lynne
  ELO's Jeff Lynne chooses 'If I Loved You' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
  5/13Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
2. 12:30
  Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Minds
  1/4Geoff's decision to finally rebel against his domineering dad does not quite go to plan.
3. 13:00
  Highlites - Natural Bounce (Omnibus)
  The world's worst hairdressers do fitness. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosie Cavaliero.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—John Barrowman
  Actor and singer John Barrowman chooses 'After The Lovin'' by Englebert Humperdinck.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Paul Theroux
  The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
  Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
7. 16:00
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Edison Cylinders
  When Rhona Forrester restores some Victorian recordings, a terrifying reality emerges.
2. 18:45
  The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
  An American village’s annual lottery draw stirs up emotions.
3. 19:00
  Grace Dent's Guide to Growing Up a Girl
  Messy bedrooms, friendship bracelets, brownie guides and a Grease singalong.
4. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 3, Michael Winner
  1/6Director and restaurant critic Michael Winner tells Rufus Hound about a trip to America.
5. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The 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 3
  3/9The double double acts skewer bonfire night and confront Vidal Sassoon.
7. 23:30
  2525—Episode 3
  3/6From talking billboards to a dieting consumer of planets, another peek into the future.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Edison Cylinders
  When Rhona Forrester restores some Victorian recordings, a terrifying reality emerges.
2. 00:45
  The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
  An American village’s annual lottery draw stirs up emotions.
3. 01:00
  Highlites - Natural Bounce (Omnibus)
  The world's worst hairdressers do fitness. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosie Cavaliero.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—John Barrowman
  Actor and singer John Barrowman chooses 'After The Lovin'' by Englebert Humperdinck.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Paul Theroux
  The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
  Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
7. 04:00
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.

Sunday 31 July 2016