BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 5 August 2016

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 9. Earth
  9/10The starship Challenger's crew finally locate their planet, but what will they find?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Mata Hari
  Fiona Bruce chooses the femme fatale, international spy and exotic dancer, Mata Hari.
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 19
  19/20Snowy's ever more bizarre methods of leaving clues yield a palpable result for Dick.
4. 01:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 9
  9/10A bang on the head restores Campion's memory, but he finds himself in even deeper trouble.
5. 01:30
  Texting Andy Warhol
  Are words on a gallery wall art or literature? Bidisha looks at text in art.
6. 02:00
  Naomi Alderman - Disobedience—Episode 4
  4/10Ronit finds herself once more reliving bad times as a guest of the Hartogs.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Dawn of Professional Football
  9/30Clare Balding tells the story of how football went from an amateur pastime to big business
8. 02:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide
  4/10William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—One on One, Episode 4
  4/5Historical encounters: Paul McCartney is congratulated by Noel Coward.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—16-20 May 1916
  Sands are shifting in Ashburton.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6With panellists Tony Hawks, Alan Davies, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
12. 04:30
  Pankhiraj—The Move
  3/4Will Malati's comedy gig be a success?
13. 05:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The communist mayor wants his child baptised.
14. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth
  1/4Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 20
  20/20As romance blossoms between two of Dick's friends, they finally confront their main target
2. 06:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 10
  10/10Campion races against time to foil the counterfeit plot set to ruin the economy.
3. 06:30
  How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading
  Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'
4. 07:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Questions and Answers
  5/6The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans.
5. 07:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life
6. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13An American is in a rush for a script for an air freshener.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Burning Embassy
  3/26Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.
8. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Anglia Ruskin University
  1/6Three Anglia Ruskin University students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
9. 09:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Dover and Out
  1/6Five travellers face a bumpy ride - their clueless guide has never been to Asia.
10. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 May 1916
  Relations in Ashburton are very troubled.
11. 11:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—Hotel du Commerce
  5/5An overheard argument exposes the fragility of a honeymooning couple's own relationship.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Kevin Dyer - Giving It Back
  Small-time thief Johnny decides to return everything he has stolen.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13An American is in a rush for a script for an air freshener.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Burning Embassy
  3/26Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.
3. 13:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 20
  20/20As romance blossoms between two of Dick's friends, they finally confront their main target
4. 13:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 10
  10/10Campion races against time to foil the counterfeit plot set to ruin the economy.
5. 13:30
  How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading
  Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'
6. 14:00
  Naomi Alderman - Disobedience—Episode 5
  5/10Intense emotions are stirred when Ronit and Esti are left alone together at long last.
7. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Exporting Football
  10/30Clare Balding charts how Britain spread the passion for football around the world.
8. 14:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit
  5/10William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—One on One, Episode 5
  5/5Historical encounters: Salvador Dalí sketches Sigmund Freud.
10. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 May 1916
  Relations in Ashburton are very troubled.
11. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Anglia Ruskin University
  1/6Three Anglia Ruskin University students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
12. 16:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Dover and Out
  1/6Five travellers face a bumpy ride - their clueless guide has never been to Asia.
13. 17:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Questions and Answers
  5/6The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans.
14. 17:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice
  10/10The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Harry Secombe
  The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13An American is in a rush for a script for an air freshener.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Burning Embassy
  3/26Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.
5. 20:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 20
  20/20As romance blossoms between two of Dick's friends, they finally confront their main target
6. 20:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 10
  10/10Campion races against time to foil the counterfeit plot set to ruin the economy.
7. 20:30
  How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading
  Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'
8. 21:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—Hotel du Commerce
  5/5An overheard argument exposes the fragility of a honeymooning couple's own relationship.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Kevin Dyer - Giving It Back
  Small-time thief Johnny decides to return everything he has stolen.
10. 22:00
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life
11. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/08/2016
  Arthur Smith chats to Margaret Thatcher: Queen of Gameshows.
13. 23:00
  Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Someone has been kidnapped... Yikes! Nick tackles the hostage negotiations.
14. 23:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—The C.U. Jimmy Hat
  Richard Herring reclaims an object for this Edinburgh special, the C.U. Jimmy Hat.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice
  10/10The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Harry Secombe
  The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography
3. 01:00
  Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 20
  20/20As romance blossoms between two of Dick's friends, they finally confront their main target
4. 01:15
  Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 10
  10/10Campion races against time to foil the counterfeit plot set to ruin the economy.
5. 01:30
  How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading
  Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'
6. 02:00
  Naomi Alderman - Disobedience—Episode 5
  5/10Intense emotions are stirred when Ronit and Esti are left alone together at long last.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Exporting Football
  10/30Clare Balding charts how Britain spread the passion for football around the world.
8. 02:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit
  5/10William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—One on One, Episode 5
  5/5Historical encounters: Salvador Dalí sketches Sigmund Freud.
10. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 April 1916 (Season 7 start)
  Old feuds are reignited in Ashburton.
11. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Anglia Ruskin University
  1/6Three Anglia Ruskin University students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
12. 04:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Dover and Out
  1/6Five travellers face a bumpy ride - their clueless guide has never been to Asia.
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Questions and Answers
  5/6The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans.
14. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life

Saturday 6 August 2016