BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 19 August 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Beast From The Air
  3/4William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—George Bernard Shaw
  Dr Phil Hammond chooses Nobel Prize-winning playwright, George Bernard Shaw.
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—Pear Drops
  9/10PC Lee recalls a case from his Lambeth days involving anarchists, bombs and confectionery.
4. 01:15
  Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5A call from Craven's mother interrupts this case of modern-day slavery.
5. 01:30
  David Hume and the Triumph of Reason
  Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711.
6. 02:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 4
  4/10Valentina continues her conspicuous consumption as cracks in the marriage begin to show.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Ireland, Politics on the Pitch
  19/30Clare Balding is at Croke Park in Dublin to discover how Ireland developed its own sports.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 4
  4/5The Widmerpool children run riot in class until Harpole succeeds in teaching them to read.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, The Swastika and the Cedar
  4/5A brutal confrontation in Beirut is only one face of a remarkable city.
10. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Thrown to the Wolves
  2/8As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6Mark Watson, Henning Wehn, Roisin Conaty and Alex Horne hide truths in lies.
12. 04:30
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
13. 05:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Has the provoked priest gone too far by fighting three men in the pub?
14. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Birth
  3/4Simon Evans' comedy-economics hybrid focuses on birth.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
  10/10PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
2. 06:15
  Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
3. 06:30
  Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
  Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
4. 07:00
  One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
  1/6Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
5. 07:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
  With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
6. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/13A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
  5/26Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
8. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
  3/6Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
9. 09:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
  3/6The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
10. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
11. 11:00
  Made in Bristol—Series 2, Hood
  3/3Walking through the dark city late at night, a man hears footsteps and sees a figure.
12. 11:15
  John Graham - Resting
  Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/13A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
  5/26Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
3. 13:00
  Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
  10/10PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
4. 13:15
  Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
5. 13:30
  Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
  Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
6. 14:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
  5/10Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
7. 14:15
  Sport and the British—Ireland, North of the Border
  20/30Clare is in Belfast to explore the impact that the Troubles had on sport in the region.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
  5/5Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, Flaws of Gravity
  5/5Peter Ackroyd's biography of Isaac Newton sparks Hitchens' nostalgic rumination on science
10. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
11. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
  3/6Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
12. 16:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
  3/6The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
13. 17:00
  One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
  1/6Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
14. 17:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
  With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness
  4/4William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
  An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844.
3. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/13A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
  5/26Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
5. 20:00
  Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
  10/10PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
6. 20:15
  Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
7. 20:30
  Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
  Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
8. 21:00
  Made in Bristol—Series 2, Hood
  3/3Walking through the dark city late at night, a man hears footsteps and sees a figure.
9. 21:15
  John Graham - Resting
  Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
10. 22:00
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
  With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
11. 22:30
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 1
  1/8Arthur Smith chats to Al Murray.
12. 22:35
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
13. 23:05
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 2
  2/8Marvellously musical Kirsty Newton invites us to her birthday party.
14. 23:10
  Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4There's a riot going on... topical! Nick tackles a full-on student protest.
15. 23:40
  The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 3
  3/8Arthur Smith has tea and cake with Bilal Zafar.
16. 23:45
  Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 1
  1/5Poems, songs and relaxation tips including fishy verse and how to jazz up mince.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness
  4/4William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
  An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844.
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
  10/10PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
4. 01:15
  Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
5. 01:30
  Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
  Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
6. 02:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
  5/10Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
7. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Ireland, North of the Border
  20/30Clare is in Belfast to explore the impact that the Troubles had on sport in the region.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
  5/5Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, Flaws of Gravity
  5/5Peter Ackroyd's biography of Isaac Newton sparks Hitchens' nostalgic rumination on science
10. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
  3/8Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
11. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
  3/6Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
12. 04:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
  3/6The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
13. 05:00
  One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
  1/6Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
14. 05:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
  With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.

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