BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 October 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—1963 - Fanfare for the Common Men, Episode 3
  3/4Mark opens up to Rita about Lenny's role in things. Nyssa and Korky make a sudden escape.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—George Washington
  British General Sir Michael Rose selects 'Father of the American Nation' George Washington
3. 01:00
  John Antrobus - Rats
  There has been a murder, but is the cause of death merely unnatural, or supernatural?
4. 01:30
  After I Was Gorgeous
  Some of the world's most beautiful women discuss the ageing process.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 9
  9/10Ruth learns the truth, but can she save her beloved?
6. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Norway - Harry Hole
  14/15How does Jo Nesbo's Norwegian detective reflect changes in Scandinavian society?
7. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Turmoil
  9/10Laura has agreed to marry De Courcy, but will Hargrave let her? Could danger be very near?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 4
  4/5Lionel Bart's musical 'Oliver!' opens to great acclaim.
9. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love
  4/5Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
11. 04:30
  Crazy Big Fish—A Dog's Life
  2/6The Hull women aim for a read-through of the play, but one of them is particularly scared.
12. 05:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 2
  2/6A hurricane of change in Chesbury, with Labour's wafer-thin majority.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Antrobus - How I Met Franz
  An uninvited guest brings complications in this 'modern fairy story' from 1993.
2. 06:30
  The Priest, the Badger and the Little Green Men
  The curious tale of science fiction's most prolific writer, the Rev Lionel Fanthorpe.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
4. 07:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport
  1/6Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
7. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Bristol
  1/6Three students from the University of Bristol take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Foreign Affairs
  2/6Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.
9. 10:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing
  5/5As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
11. 11:15
  Bryony Lavery - The Opera Companion
  Could Albie and Marguerite's shared passion for opera lead to something more?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
3. 13:00
  John Antrobus - How I Met Franz
  An uninvited guest brings complications in this 'modern fairy story' from 1993.
4. 13:30
  The Priest, the Badger and the Little Green Men
  The curious tale of science fiction's most prolific writer, the Rev Lionel Fanthorpe.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 10
  10/10Ruth remembers the dark days after Dora's death and how she tried to make amends.
6. 14:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Russia and Ukraine - Erast Fandorin
  15/15Russian and Ukrainian crime writers Akunin and Kurkov. Is Dostoevsky still an influence?
7. 14:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Kidnapped
  10/10Laura has been kidnapped by the love-crazed Hargrave. How will she make her escape?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 5
  5/5The flop of 'Twang!' leaves Bart's reputation in tatters.
9. 15:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing
  5/5As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Bristol
  1/6Three students from the University of Bristol take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Foreign Affairs
  2/6Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
13. 17:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport
  1/6Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—1963 - Fanfare for the Common Men, Episode 4
  4/4Mark's true nature is revealed, but could rumours about James scupper Lenny's final plan?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
  Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  3/8Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
5. 20:00
  John Antrobus - How I Met Franz
  An uninvited guest brings complications in this 'modern fairy story' from 1993.
6. 20:30
  The Priest, the Badger and the Little Green Men
  The curious tale of science fiction's most prolific writer, the Rev Lionel Fanthorpe.
7. 21:00
  Angela Carter's Book of Fairytales—The Company of Wolves
  5/5Angela Carter's retelling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Read by Eileen McCallum.
8. 21:15
  Bryony Lavery - The Opera Companion
  Could Albie and Marguerite's shared passion for opera lead to something more?
9. 22:00
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport
  1/6Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions.
10. 22:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4A right-wing intervention and must-have board games.
11. 23:00
  Eric Idle - Radio 5—From 20/04/1974
  Rising prices, bandleader's pets and some startling theories from Eric Idle.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—1963 - Fanfare for the Common Men, Episode 4
  4/4Mark's true nature is revealed, but could rumours about James scupper Lenny's final plan?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
  Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
3. 01:00
  John Antrobus - How I Met Franz
  An uninvited guest brings complications in this 'modern fairy story' from 1993.
4. 01:30
  The Priest, the Badger and the Little Green Men
  The curious tale of science fiction's most prolific writer, the Rev Lionel Fanthorpe.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 10
  10/10Ruth remembers the dark days after Dora's death and how she tried to make amends.
6. 02:15
  Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Russia and Ukraine - Erast Fandorin
  15/15Russian and Ukrainian crime writers Akunin and Kurkov. Is Dostoevsky still an influence?
7. 02:30
  Mary Brunton - Self Control—Kidnapped
  10/10Laura has been kidnapped by the love-crazed Hargrave. How will she make her escape?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 5
  5/5The flop of 'Twang!' leaves Bart's reputation in tatters.
9. 03:00
  George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing
  5/5As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Bristol
  1/6Three students from the University of Bristol take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Foreign Affairs
  2/6Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston
  4/6The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.
13. 05:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport
  1/6Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions.

Saturday 22 October 2016