BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 November 2016

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Evening
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Early
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'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  William Stanton - Between Two Worlds
  A former civil servant tries to write a book on a tropical island.
2. 07:30
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 2
  2/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited
  Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.
4. 09:00
  James Naughtie - I love to Read
  James Naughtie searches for the books that made him into a lifelong reader.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, My Old Man's a Tory
  6/8Albert disrupts Harold's Labour party meeting. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  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!
3. 13:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 8 Omnibus
  Drama about a young couple with learning disabilities. Darleen discovers she is pregnant.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Theo Paphitis
  Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis chooses 'Nobody Does It Better' by Carly Simon.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—George Melly in the Usk Valley
  Jazz musician George Melly explores the Usk Valley in Wales.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited
  Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.
7. 16:00
  William Stanton - Between Two Worlds
  A former civil servant tries to write a book on a tropical island.
8. 17:30
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 2
  2/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dangerous Visions—Ed Harris - Billions
  Mark discovers his wife has been replaced by a replica, in Ed Harris's twisted love story.
2. 18:45
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
3. 19:00
  James Naughtie - I love to Read
  James Naughtie searches for the books that made him into a lifelong reader.
4. 22:00
  Comedy Club: Books to Read in Your Lifetime—Contemporary
  1/2Arthur Smith is in conversation with Sara Pascoe, Tiff Stevenson and Dane Baptiste.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Dangerous Visions—Ed Harris - Billions
  Mark discovers his wife has been replaced by a replica, in Ed Harris's twisted love story.
2. 00:45
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
3. 01:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 8 Omnibus
  Drama about a young couple with learning disabilities. Darleen discovers she is pregnant.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Theo Paphitis
  Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis chooses 'Nobody Does It Better' by Carly Simon.
5. 02:15
  Down Your Way—George Melly in the Usk Valley
  Jazz musician George Melly explores the Usk Valley in Wales.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Down Your Way Revisited
  Jeffrey Richards on the impact of the BBC radio programme on the lives of ordinary people.
7. 04:00
  William Stanton - Between Two Worlds
  A former civil servant tries to write a book on a tropical island.
8. 05:30
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 2
  2/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.

Sunday 6 November 2016