BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 16 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Susan Cooper - Over Sea, Under Stone—The Standing Stones
  2/4A treasure hunt under a full moon leads Simon, Jane and Barney deeper into danger.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 1, Chris Green
  2/6The writer-performer tells Bruce Morton about his famous character Tina C.
3. 01:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
4. 01:30
  ADHD and Me
  Following the diagnosis of a family member, comedian Rory Bremner explores ADHD.
5. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 7
  7/10Lady Dona succumbs at last to the Frenchman's charms and enjoys an idyllic voyage with him
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Business Post
  7/15Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could advertise and interact with people more directly
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mark Lawson - The Man Who Knows, Episode 2
  2/5Does the Morning News know more about Alice Morney's personal life than she does?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Marcus Berkmann - A Shed of One's Own: Midlife Without the Crisis, Episode 2
  2/5Writer Marcus Berkmann continues his musings on life, death and all the messy stuff.
9. 03:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
  2/2The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Semi-Final 2
  11/14Ned Sherrin's eclectic music quiz with Ray Allen, Jonathan Jacob and Clive Summers.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Spiritual Values
  1/8Cash is scarce, as the ambassador hopes capitalism and democracy will conquer communism.
12. 05:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—A Matched Pair
  4/4Can the 1920s tipster avoid police plans and see off a new 'educated' rival?
13. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Fourth Sausage
  6/6Could one of Ed's rediscovered films change his life?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 5
  5/5Having delivered their final demands, the hijackers prepare to make their escape.
2. 06:30
  The No 219 Sodcast Project
  Ian McMillan fights the cause of 'sodcasters', perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
4. 07:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 09/11/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Greyhound Track
  18/20Sid has a sneaky plan to get the Lad evicted from his mansion.
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—G&W Grossmith - The Diary of a Nobody, Episode 1
  1/2Johnny Vegas and Katherine Parkinson are Mr and Mrs Pooter in this classic adaptation.
10. 11:00
  Opening Lines—Series 14, The Cairn
  3/3By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Marty Ross - Rough Magick
  Fearing further threats following the Gunpowder Plot, King James departs to Scotland.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Greyhound Track
  18/20Sid has a sneaky plan to get the Lad evicted from his mansion.
3. 13:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 5
  5/5Having delivered their final demands, the hijackers prepare to make their escape.
4. 13:30
  The No 219 Sodcast Project
  Ian McMillan fights the cause of 'sodcasters', perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music.
5. 14:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 8
  8/10Harry and Rockingham prepare to trap the pirates, and Dona must host a dinner.
6. 14:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Love Letters
  8/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates the role of love letters in the history of the Post Office.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mark Lawson - The Man Who Knows, Episode 3
  3/5Alice Morney is threatening to sack her manager over the invasion of her privacy.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Marcus Berkmann - A Shed of One's Own: Midlife Without the Crisis, Episode 3
  3/5Candid despatches from the frontline of male midlife.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—G&W Grossmith - The Diary of a Nobody, Episode 1
  1/2Johnny Vegas and Katherine Parkinson are Mr and Mrs Pooter in this classic adaptation.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
12. 17:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
13. 17:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 09/11/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Susan Cooper - Over Sea, Under Stone—The Furry Dance
  3/4A carnival twists through the winding streets, as the powers of the dark close in.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Falling on Your Sword
  Dominic Arkwright and guests explore the subject of the dignity in admitting defeat.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 9, Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
  18/20Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Greyhound Track
  18/20Sid has a sneaky plan to get the Lad evicted from his mansion.
5. 20:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 5
  5/5Having delivered their final demands, the hijackers prepare to make their escape.
6. 20:30
  The No 219 Sodcast Project
  Ian McMillan fights the cause of 'sodcasters', perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music.
7. 21:00
  Opening Lines—Series 14, The Cairn
  3/3By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Marty Ross - Rough Magick
  Fearing further threats following the Gunpowder Plot, King James departs to Scotland.
9. 22:00
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 09/11/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
10. 22:30
  Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Night—Episode 2
  2/2Showcase of British Asian stand-up excellence with Shazia Mirza, Kulvinder Ghir and others
11. 23:00
  We Know Everything—Episode 1
  1/6What is the best aphrodisiac - oysters or a naked woman?
12. 23:15
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, Treating an Acute Elegy
  1/6Can the poet-at-large bring the healing power of poetry to a medical centre in Salford?
13. 23:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, July 15th to 19th
  3/4Damien and Anthony go on holiday so that their builder can crack on with the kitchen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Susan Cooper - Over Sea, Under Stone—The Furry Dance
  3/4A carnival twists through the winding streets, as the powers of the dark close in.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Falling on Your Sword
  Dominic Arkwright and guests explore the subject of the dignity in admitting defeat.
3. 01:00
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 5
  5/5Having delivered their final demands, the hijackers prepare to make their escape.
4. 01:30
  The No 219 Sodcast Project
  Ian McMillan fights the cause of 'sodcasters', perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music.
5. 02:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 8
  8/10Harry and Rockingham prepare to trap the pirates, and Dona must host a dinner.
6. 02:15
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Love Letters
  8/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates the role of love letters in the history of the Post Office.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Mark Lawson - The Man Who Knows, Episode 3
  3/5Alice Morney is threatening to sack her manager over the invasion of her privacy.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Marcus Berkmann - A Shed of One's Own: Midlife Without the Crisis, Episode 3
  3/5Candid despatches from the frontline of male midlife.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—G&W Grossmith - The Diary of a Nobody, Episode 1
  1/2Johnny Vegas and Katherine Parkinson are Mr and Mrs Pooter in this classic adaptation.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
12. 05:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 09/11/2016
  Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.

Thursday 17 November 2016