BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 10 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—3. The Dream in the Dead House
  3/5An Englishman in Munich receives a most unexpected rescue.
2. 00:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 3
  3/5Linus' concern for Alice's safety becomes acute. He depends upon Irwin to lead him to her.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Vegas
  Dominic Arkwright, Joe Queenan, Karen Marchbank and Michael Simkins debate Las Vegas.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London
  8/8With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party.
5. 01:30
  Good In Vestments
  The surprising history of church vestments is revealed by the Rev. Richard Coles
6. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 3
  3/10Dona is captured by pirates, which is not altogether unpleasant.
7. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Culture of Letters
  3/15Dominic Sandbrook looks at 18th-century long-distance letters.
8. 02:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—The Nurse
  3/5A nurse is due at Maureen's house any minute, and she is not looking forward to it.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, Mindful Reading
  3/5Tim Parks illuminates the impact of letters and words on a page.
10. 03:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—1. A Romp Through Great Britain
  1/3Squire Bramble and family embark on a tour of Great Britain.
11. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Stephen Fry, Elisabeth Luard and Clarissa Dickson Wright are on Jay Rayner's menu.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Over and Out
  6/6Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.
13. 05:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Direct Action
  2/6A man with a tape measure spells trouble for Rabbi Fine. From September 2000.
14. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 02/11/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 1
  1/5John Godey's story of a busy commuter train hijacked by armed men on the New York subway.
2. 06:30
  Tales From the Digital Archive
  Christine Finn explores how authors' archive is kept, now they write on screens not paper.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
4. 07:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton
  1/6In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts
  What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy!
6. 08:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 01/05/1978
  The famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Are Family
  5/6The women are in the paper and now Sandy, Rita and Gladys are stopping over at Pauline's.
9. 10:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up!
  2/3Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—The Rescue
  4/5Watching Chilean miners being rescued on TV, a father hopes he can rescue his addict son.
11. 11:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 2, I Still Believe
  4/4Film star Alex is back from Hollywood, missing Irene. News forces him to change direction.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts
  What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy!
2. 12:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 01/05/1978
  The famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair.
3. 13:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 1
  1/5John Godey's story of a busy commuter train hijacked by armed men on the New York subway.
4. 13:30
  Tales From the Digital Archive
  Christine Finn explores how authors' archive is kept, now they write on screens not paper.
5. 14:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 4
  4/10Lady Dona socialises with French pirates and English gentry, juggling her two lives.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Mail Coach
  4/15Introduced in 1784, the mail coach slashed journey times by two thirds.
7. 14:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—The Turkish Bath
  4/5Diagnosed with a tumour, Maureen plans to meet her old football-playing pal Maud.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, True Daemons
  4/5Carmen Callil reflects on her reading life and the responsibility of publishers.
9. 15:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up!
  2/3Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 16:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Are Family
  5/6The women are in the paper and now Sandy, Rita and Gladys are stopping over at Pauline's.
12. 17:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
13. 17:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton
  1/6In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—4. A Dream of Red Hands
  4/5Jacob Settle hides a dark past. What does his dream mean? A tale from the Dracula author.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 4
  4/5Darlene's story seems to throw some light on the mystery of the Saxon Stones.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Alfred Russel Wallace
  Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon proposes the pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.
4. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts
  What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy!
5. 19:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—From 01/05/1978
  The famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair.
6. 20:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 1
  1/5John Godey's story of a busy commuter train hijacked by armed men on the New York subway.
7. 20:30
  Tales From the Digital Archive
  Christine Finn explores how authors' archive is kept, now they write on screens not paper.
8. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—The Rescue
  4/5Watching Chilean miners being rescued on TV, a father hopes he can rescue his addict son.
9. 21:15
  The Charm Factory—Series 2, I Still Believe
  4/4Film star Alex is back from Hollywood, missing Irene. News forces him to change direction.
10. 22:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton
  1/6In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity.
11. 22:30
  Strangers on Trains—Episode 3
  3/6Nat Segnit is on a quest to venture inside travellers' minds with tales of doomed dates.
12. 22:45
  One—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The show where no sketch features more than one voice. Stars Graeme Garden.
13. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Discoveries
  2/6Satan introduces historian Edith to Adam and Eve, but they're stupid.
14. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, Masterson Rides Again
  3/6The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—4. A Dream of Red Hands
  4/5Jacob Settle hides a dark past. What does his dream mean? A tale from the Dracula author.
2. 00:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones, Episode 4
  4/5Darlene's story seems to throw some light on the mystery of the Saxon Stones.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Alfred Russel Wallace
  Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon proposes the pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.
4. 01:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 1
  1/5John Godey's story of a busy commuter train hijacked by armed men on the New York subway.
5. 01:30
  Tales From the Digital Archive
  Christine Finn explores how authors' archive is kept, now they write on screens not paper.
6. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 4
  4/10Lady Dona socialises with French pirates and English gentry, juggling her two lives.
7. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Mail Coach
  4/15Introduced in 1784, the mail coach slashed journey times by two thirds.
8. 02:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—The Turkish Bath
  4/5Diagnosed with a tumour, Maureen plans to meet her old football-playing pal Maud.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, True Daemons
  4/5Carmen Callil reflects on her reading life and the responsibility of publishers.
10. 03:00
  The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up!
  2/3Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.
11. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
  1/6The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
12. 04:30
  Crazy Big Fish—We Are Family
  5/6The women are in the paper and now Sandy, Rita and Gladys are stopping over at Pauline's.
13. 05:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
14. 05:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton
  1/6In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity.

Friday 11 November 2016