BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 29 October 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 3
  3/3The mysterious powers of the alien children start to become destructive.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Simple Gifts
  Music lovers describe the important place the tune Simple Gifts has had in their lives.
3. 01:00
  The Tales of Max Carrados—A Game Played in the Dark
  5/5The blind sleuth comes face-to-face with some old adversaries.
4. 01:30
  The Thing About Hank
  Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Phil Manzanera and Cliff Richard explore 'The Thing About Hank'
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 5
  5/10The arrival of a brooding Brazilian brings a temporary alliance between Hulot and Crevel.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—David Hicks
  5/10Laurence looks at the flamboyant and influential decorator, a superstar of the 1960s.
7. 02:30
  The Resistance of Mrs Brown—5. Decisioni
  5/5The Trolley, The Pin, and Mrs Brown's Decision.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 5
  5/5A lost property clerk - how honest does he think Londoner's are?
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Jessie Kesson - Another Time, Another Place
  Italian PoWs get a hostile welcome in a Scottish village in 1944, but one wife is beguiled
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Kent
  2/6Three students from the University of Kent take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, A Life More Ordinary
  3/6Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural
  5/6The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.
13. 05:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Canterbury
  3/6Mark creates a People's Manifesto based on suggestions from his audience.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Rebus—Let It Bleed
  The maverick Edinburgh detective probes political corruption and insider dealing.
2. 07:30
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 1
  1/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—DNA 60 Years On
  Robert Winston traces the impact of DNA - from its discovery 60 years ago to today.
4. 09:00
  Andrew Maxwell's Hallowe'en Hoolie
  The Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell sets out to reclaim Hallowe'en from the Americans.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
2. 12:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
3. 13:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 9
  The death of the Lord Chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Giles Andreae
  Giles Andreae, chooses the theme from 'Camelot' and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Jean Renoir
  The film director answers the questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—DNA 60 Years On
  Robert Winston traces the impact of DNA - from its discovery 60 years ago to today.
7. 16:00
  Rebus—Let It Bleed
  The maverick Edinburgh detective probes political corruption and insider dealing.
8. 17:30
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 1
  1/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—The Hex
  Embroiled in a controversy with a black magic charlatan, Montague gets an apology. Sort of
2. 18:55
  Will Self - Irreversible
  A man walks into an isolated pub, sporting a peculiar jacket. What could he be hiding?
3. 19:00
  Andrew Maxwell's Hallowe'en Hoolie
  The Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell sets out to reclaim Hallowe'en from the Americans.
4. 22:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Tommy Cockles
  5/6Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when Mallard manager Ron has no idea who he is
5. 22:30
  What a Carve Up!—Episode 1
  1/8Novelist Michael Pearce gets a lucrative offer. Starring Robert Bathurst.
6. 23:00
  The League against Tedium—Episode 6
  6/6A message from the holy land! Bamboozling blur of oddball comedy and easy listening.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Drama on 4—Fright Night - The Stone Tape
  In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.
2. 01:00
  When the Clocks Change
  How does the onset of winter influence our lives?
3. 01:30
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
4. 01:00
  The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 9
  The death of the Lord Chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court.
5. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Giles Andreae
  Giles Andreae, chooses the theme from 'Camelot' and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.
6. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Jean Renoir
  The film director answers the questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—DNA 60 Years On
  Robert Winston traces the impact of DNA - from its discovery 60 years ago to today.
8. 04:00
  Rebus—Let It Bleed
  The maverick Edinburgh detective probes political corruption and insider dealing.

Sunday 30 October 2016