BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 3 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 2. Trapped
  2/3With Tom trapped amongst the aliens, Sally finds a government ally.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Trivia
  Dominic Arkwright is joined by Mark Mason, Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 3. The Handbag
  3/8A drive-by shooting and the victim's last words pose more puzzles for the sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Into the Music Library
  An exploration of the strange (and strangely familiar) sound world of 'Library Music'.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 8
  8/10Hulot's financial misdeeds are discovered and his disgrace has disastrous consequences.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Retail
  8/10The history of shopping for the home from colonial imports to passions for European design
7. 02:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Sister
  3/5Lord Monteagle is warned not to go to Parliament. Did Mary send the letter?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 3
  3/5The fonts we encounter on our journeys, and the man who tried to give up Helvetica.
9. 03:00
  Kevin Wong - In the Woods
  Crown green bowls - a gentle sport? Not in Chorlton-on-Sea. Stars Lynda Baron.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, The Menage
  5/6School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.
12. 05:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah
  1/6Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 26/10/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 4. Return to Downburgh
  4/8Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead.
2. 06:30
  Jules Verne's Volcano
  A year after the ash cloud, Chris Watson goes on his own volcanic adventure.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
4. 07:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #124 - Against the Grain
  Uncle Cornelius, Max and Ivan go on holiday, but things take a sinister turn. From 2016.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/12/1972
  The wild-haired wacky funster tackles Britain's entry into Europe. It's all down to Ken!
6. 08:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
8. 09:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Will Survive
  4/6The Hull women do some publicity for their play. Trouble is, Rita still has not told Billy
9. 10:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—1. Rural Life
  1/2Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village.
10. 11:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Teaching
  4/5A teacher reflects on 23 years in the same room waiting for the bell to ring.
11. 11:15
  Tommies—23 June 1916
  Kenny and his pals must endure the morale-boosting verse of a celebrity poet and priest.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/12/1972
  The wild-haired wacky funster tackles Britain's entry into Europe. It's all down to Ken!
2. 12:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 4. Return to Downburgh
  4/8Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead.
4. 13:30
  Jules Verne's Volcano
  A year after the ash cloud, Chris Watson goes on his own volcanic adventure.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 9
  9/10Adeline turns to Baron Hulot's old mistress for help and Bette lets loose more mischief.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Eco-houses
  9/10Laurence explores new ways to build and run a home at an eco-community in Nottingham.
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Princess
  4/5By Louise Ramsden. The plot has failed. Is the King's young daughter now the target?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 4
  4/5A look at the changes in German typeface, and how the Nazis exploited the font.
9. 15:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—1. Rural Life
  1/2Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
11. 16:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Will Survive
  4/6The Hull women do some publicity for their play. Trouble is, Rita still has not told Billy
12. 17:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
13. 17:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #124 - Against the Grain
  Uncle Cornelius, Max and Ivan go on holiday, but things take a sinister turn. From 2016.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 3. Action
  3/3The aliens' plans are revealed. Stars Patrick Troughton.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—George Cruikshank
  Quentin Blake nominates illustrator George Cruikshank.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/12/1972
  The wild-haired wacky funster tackles Britain's entry into Europe. It's all down to Ken!
4. 19:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 25/03/1978
  The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 4. Return to Downburgh
  4/8Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead.
6. 20:30
  Jules Verne's Volcano
  A year after the ash cloud, Chris Watson goes on his own volcanic adventure.
7. 21:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Teaching
  4/5A teacher reflects on 23 years in the same room waiting for the bell to ring.
8. 21:15
  Tommies—23 June 1916
  Kenny and his pals must endure the morale-boosting verse of a celebrity poet and priest.
9. 22:00
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #124 - Against the Grain
  Uncle Cornelius, Max and Ivan go on holiday, but things take a sinister turn. From 2016.
10. 22:30
  What a Carve Up!—Episode 6
  6/8Michael Pearce turns his attention to Thomas Winshaw, financier and lifelong voyeur.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Edith
  1/6Satan strikes a bizarre bargain with an eminent historian.
12. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 2
  2/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 3. Action
  3/3The aliens' plans are revealed. Stars Patrick Troughton.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—George Cruikshank
  Quentin Blake nominates illustrator George Cruikshank.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 4. Return to Downburgh
  4/8Pondering the mystery of the handbag, the detective and his wife follow up a fresh lead.
4. 01:30
  Jules Verne's Volcano
  A year after the ash cloud, Chris Watson goes on his own volcanic adventure.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 9
  9/10Adeline turns to Baron Hulot's old mistress for help and Bette lets loose more mischief.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Eco-houses
  9/10Laurence explores new ways to build and run a home at an eco-community in Nottingham.
7. 02:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Princess
  4/5By Louise Ramsden. The plot has failed. Is the King's young daughter now the target?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 4
  4/5A look at the changes in German typeface, and how the Nazis exploited the font.
9. 03:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—1. Rural Life
  1/2Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Rufus Hound, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Paul Sinha devise their own panel show games.
11. 04:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Will Survive
  4/6The Hull women do some publicity for their play. Trouble is, Rita still has not told Billy
12. 05:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #124 - Against the Grain
  Uncle Cornelius, Max and Ivan go on holiday, but things take a sinister turn. From 2016.

Friday 4 November 2016