BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 13 September 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 16. Strange Farm
  16/20Captain Jet, Doc and Lemmy set off to rescue Mitch, who's starting to doubt his own sanity
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sue Arnold & Catherine Bott
  Sue Arnold and Catherine discuss books by Dai Sijie, Barry Unsworth and John Buchan.(R)
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son
  3/6Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives.
4. 01:30
  The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism
  What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?
5. 02:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2015, Broderie Anglaise, by Frances Leviston
  By Frances Leviston. Hidden emotions surface in the build-up to a family wedding.
6. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 1
  1/10Muriel unwittingly disgraces herself at her first party.
7. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 1
  1/5London's well-heeled diners sample the delights of acorns, turnips and eels.
8. 03:00
  Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
  A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
9. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement
  3/6Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter.
10. 04:30
  In the End—Episode 1
  1/6Maverick hack George Cragge fears a serial killer is on the loose.
11. 05:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, The St Ives School of Painting
  3/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest and Ginny Fox pursue DH Lollipop, who writes naughty books.
12. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 76, Episode 5
  5/8Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
2. 06:30
  Happy Birthday, Neptune
  In the solar system's outer darkness, planet Neptune has its first 'official' birthday.
3. 07:00
  Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis
  1/6Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Family
  3/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  12/13Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Whitehall Castaways
  The civil servant bunglers get in flap!
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 18, Episode 1
  1/8Made for 4 Extra. A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—Rockall
  1/6The duo are set to tell all on the Parkinson show. But will anyone believe their stories?
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 11:00
  The Food of Love—The Lovely Miss What's-Her-Face
  2/3By Kevin Barry. A spaghetti bolognese in a Manchester bedsit brings back romantic memories
11. 11:15
  Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities—2. The Old Order
  2/5Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  12/13Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Whitehall Castaways
  The civil servant bunglers get in flap!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
4. 13:30
  Happy Birthday, Neptune
  In the solar system's outer darkness, planet Neptune has its first 'official' birthday.
5. 14:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2015, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, by Hilary Mantel
  4/5In Hilary Mantel's shortlisted story, a sniper is mistaken for a plumber.
6. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 2
  2/10Muriel's friend Clare visits, turning the Hammond household upside-down.
7. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 2
  2/5As the bombs rain down, a group of East Enders storm the Savoy in demand of shelter.
8. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
9. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Heat 2
  2/14Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz featuring contestants from Howarth, York and Lancashire.
10. 16:30
  Safety Catch—Series 3, Better the Devil You Know
  1/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during a takeover bid.
11. 17:00
  Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis
  1/6Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.
12. 17:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Family
  3/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 17. Escape!
  17/20With Mitch conditioned at a 'sheep station', Jet and his crew work out their own escape.
2. 18:30
  The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine
  Broadcaster Ian McMillan pays tribute to television's longest running situation comedy.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Musical Evening
  12/13Albert takes action over Harold's gramophone. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Whitehall Castaways
  The civil servant bunglers get in flap!
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
6. 20:30
  Happy Birthday, Neptune
  In the solar system's outer darkness, planet Neptune has its first 'official' birthday.
7. 21:00
  The Food of Love—The Lovely Miss What's-Her-Face
  2/3By Kevin Barry. A spaghetti bolognese in a Manchester bedsit brings back romantic memories
8. 21:15
  Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities—2. The Old Order
  2/5Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Family
  3/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
10. 22:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3
  3/4Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—13/09/2016
  Tiffany Stevenson chats to Ed Coleman.
12. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Mean Streets
  5/6Clare takes a homeless survey, and Brian sets up a stag night.
13. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 2, Double Agent Russell Nicholson
  4/4Reporter David Lander interviews the notorious spy at his luxury home in Bulgaria.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 17. Escape!
  17/20With Mitch conditioned at a 'sheep station', Jet and his crew work out their own escape.
2. 00:30
  The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine
  Broadcaster Ian McMillan pays tribute to television's longest running situation comedy.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass
  4/6Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner!
4. 01:30
  Happy Birthday, Neptune
  In the solar system's outer darkness, planet Neptune has its first 'official' birthday.
5. 02:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2015, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, by Hilary Mantel
  4/5In Hilary Mantel's shortlisted story, a sniper is mistaken for a plumber.
6. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 2
  2/10Muriel's friend Clare visits, turning the Hammond household upside-down.
7. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 2
  2/5As the bombs rain down, a group of East Enders storm the Savoy in demand of shelter.
8. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Heat 2
  2/14Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz featuring contestants from Howarth, York and Lancashire.
10. 04:30
  Safety Catch—Series 3, Better the Devil You Know
  1/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during a takeover bid.
11. 05:00
  Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis
  1/6Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.
12. 05:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Family
  3/6Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.

Wednesday 14 September 2016