BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold
  1/5Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge.
2. 00:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 1
  1/5Linus Scott, a man tortured by memories, meets a female stranger with demons of her own.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Fiammetta Rocco & Maxwell Hutchinson
  Fiammetta Rocco and Maxwell Hutchinson discuss books by Aminatta Forna and John Keay.(R)
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham
  6/8An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it?
5. 01:30
  The Swedish Invasion
  Comedian Danny Robins explores the global Swedish cultural explosion conquering the world.
6. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 1
  1/10Lady Dona flees high society London for the family estate in Cornwall.
7. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Secret Room
  1/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society.
8. 02:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—Diagnosis
  1/5Maureen Wetherby keeps seeing a shadow out of the corner of her eye.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, Memories and Expectations
  1/5Acclaimed children's author Michael Rosen takes us on a journey back to his youth.
10. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 1
  1/2Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose?
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Edinburgh Festival
  6/10Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Richard Herring and Janey Godley.
12. 04:30
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  3/6Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
13. 05:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 5
  5/6Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham.
14. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
2. 06:30
  Pop Goes the Bible!
  From Bob Dylan to U2, Paul Gambaccini explores pop songs inspired by the Bible.
3. 07:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—A Judge of Racing
  3/4Can the tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way?
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Poetry? No Thanks
  5/6Ed becomes involved in honouring plucky wartime songbird 'Beryl Bassett'.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
  7/8Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 1
  1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Remarkable true history of rockets and the men, women and animals behind them.
9. 09:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
  3/6Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
10. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 2
  2/2After two marriage proposals, Margaret has turned down the first, but what of the second?
11. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
12. 11:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 2, Secret Love
  2/4Actors Hugh and Betty marry in order to hide what's really going on in their private lives
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
  7/8Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
4. 13:30
  Pop Goes the Bible!
  From Bob Dylan to U2, Paul Gambaccini explores pop songs inspired by the Bible.
5. 14:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 2
  2/10Lady Dona encounters the local gentry and finds a secret passage to the sea.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The London Penny Post
  2/15Penny Post was the first accessible and cheap method for sending mail within the capital.
7. 14:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—The House of Spirits
  2/5Maureen has recently learned that she has a tumour behind her eye.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, A Bed. A Book. A Mountain
  2/5Jeanette Winterson takes us on a journey to the Cairngorms.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 2
  2/2After two marriage proposals, Margaret has turned down the first, but what of the second?
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Semi-Final 1
  10/14Ned Sherrin quizzes Graham Holliday, Max Kaufman and Paul McKenna.
11. 16:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees
  5/5Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.
12. 17:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—A Judge of Racing
  3/4Can the tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way?
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Poetry? No Thanks
  5/6Ed becomes involved in honouring plucky wartime songbird 'Beryl Bassett'.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna
  2/5Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 2
  2/5Alice's investigations into Kenrick's archives are interrupted by a disturbing intrusion.
3. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Omid Djalili
  1/6The comedian explains how disco-dancing and experimental theatre shaped his life and work.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
  7/8Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle
  Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
7. 20:30
  Pop Goes the Bible!
  From Bob Dylan to U2, Paul Gambaccini explores pop songs inspired by the Bible.
8. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
9. 21:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 2, Secret Love
  2/4Actors Hugh and Betty marry in order to hide what's really going on in their private lives
10. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Poetry? No Thanks
  5/6Ed becomes involved in honouring plucky wartime songbird 'Beryl Bassett'.
11. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Love is all around? It is Prunella and Julian's wedding day. Stars Geoffrey Palmer.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—08/11/2016
  Cariad Lloyd chats to Paul Foxcroft about all things improv.
13. 23:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Seagulls Over Sue Ryder
  1/6Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration.
14. 23:30
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 4, Las Vegas
  4/4It's Viva Las Vegas as Giles accidentally gets three wives in a row and loses the jackpot.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna
  2/5Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
2. 00:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 2
  2/5Alice's investigations into Kenrick's archives are interrupted by a disturbing intrusion.
3. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Omid Djalili
  1/6The comedian explains how disco-dancing and experimental theatre shaped his life and work.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect
  7/8The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth.
5. 01:30
  Pop Goes the Bible!
  From Bob Dylan to U2, Paul Gambaccini explores pop songs inspired by the Bible.
6. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 2
  2/10Lady Dona encounters the local gentry and finds a secret passage to the sea.
7. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The London Penny Post
  2/15Penny Post was the first accessible and cheap method for sending mail within the capital.
8. 02:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—The House of Spirits
  2/5Maureen has recently learned that she has a tumour behind her eye.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, A Bed. A Book. A Mountain
  2/5Jeanette Winterson takes us on a journey to the Cairngorms.
10. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - Miss MacKenzie—Episode 2
  2/2After two marriage proposals, Margaret has turned down the first, but what of the second?
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Semi-Final 1
  10/14Ned Sherrin quizzes Graham Holliday, Max Kaufman and Paul McKenna.
12. 04:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees
  5/5Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.
13. 05:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—A Judge of Racing
  3/4Can the tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way?
14. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Poetry? No Thanks
  5/6Ed becomes involved in honouring plucky wartime songbird 'Beryl Bassett'.

Wednesday 9 November 2016