BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
2. 06:30
  Escape from the Deep
  Louis de Bernieres uncovers one of the greatest submarine escape stories of WWII.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
4. 07:30
  Chris Ramsey: Offermation
  The South Shields comedian explores the notion of 'Offermation'.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
7. 09:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, University of Bedfordshire
  3/6Students from the University of Bedfordshire take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
9. 10:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—2. Beyond the Village
  2/2Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
10. 11:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Sleep
  5/5Tom watches his wife sleep, remembering the events of their life together over 25 years.
11. 11:15
  Tommies—30 June 1916
  Tommies tells a hidden true story about the first day of the battle of the Somme.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 13:30
  Escape from the Deep
  Louis de Bernieres uncovers one of the greatest submarine escape stories of WWII.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 10
  10/10The Brazilian seeks vengeance for his betrayal while the Baron is returned to his family.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Ideal Home Show
  10/10Laurence talks to philosopher Alain de Botton about how our ideas of the home have changed
7. 14:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Wife
  5/5By Stephanie Dale. Thomas Bates, servant of conspirator Robert Catesby, faces execution.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 5
  5/5The font in politics, and how Barack Obama used a font to win a presidency.
9. 15:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—2. Beyond the Village
  2/2Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
10. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, University of Bedfordshire
  3/6Students from the University of Bedfordshire take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
13. 17:30
  Chris Ramsey: Offermation
  The South Shields comedian explores the notion of 'Offermation'.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Report On The Barnhouse Effect by Kurt Vonnegut
  An academic discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—The Impossible Dream
  Lesley Garrett and yachtsman Geoff Holt on the inspiring song, The Impossible Dream.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
6. 20:30
  Escape from the Deep
  Louis de Bernieres uncovers one of the greatest submarine escape stories of WWII.
7. 21:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Sleep
  5/5Tom watches his wife sleep, remembering the events of their life together over 25 years.
8. 21:15
  Tommies—30 June 1916
  Tommies tells a hidden true story about the first day of the battle of the Somme.
9. 22:00
  What a Carve Up!—Episode 7
  7/8The spotlight falls on arms dealer Mark Winshaw.
10. 22:30
  What a Carve Up!—Episode 8
  8/8Shocking family truths about the Winshaws pile up.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/11/2016
  Arthur Smith with the best in contemporary comedy and Jess Fostekew chats to Holly Burn.
12. 23:00
  Blue Jam—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Cult dark comedy from the imagination of Chris Morris. With Julia Davis, Amelia Bullmore.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Report On The Barnhouse Effect by Kurt Vonnegut
  An academic discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Impossible Dream
  Lesley Garrett and yachtsman Geoff Holt on the inspiring song, The Impossible Dream.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 5. A Present for Steve
  5/8The worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to his wife Steve.
4. 01:30
  Escape from the Deep
  Louis de Bernieres uncovers one of the greatest submarine escape stories of WWII.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 10
  10/10The Brazilian seeks vengeance for his betrayal while the Baron is returned to his family.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Ideal Home Show
  10/10Laurence talks to philosopher Alain de Botton about how our ideas of the home have changed
7. 02:30
  Gunpowder Women—The Wife
  5/5By Stephanie Dale. Thomas Bates, servant of conspirator Robert Catesby, faces execution.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 5
  5/5The font in politics, and how Barack Obama used a font to win a presidency.
9. 03:00
  Pather Panchali: Song of the Road by Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji—2. Beyond the Village
  2/2Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, University of Bedfordshire
  3/6Students from the University of Bedfordshire take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 11, Hard Times
  4/6Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work.
12. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
13. 05:30
  Chris Ramsey: Offermation
  The South Shields comedian explores the notion of 'Offermation'.

Saturday 5 November 2016