BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 12 January 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 3
  3/20Captain Jet Morgan and his crew get on the trail of Earth's alien visitors.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Me Time
  Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works. From 2009.
3. 01:00
  Trumpets and Foie Gras—Episode 3
  3/4Tragedy strikes for the 19th-century cleric and essayist Sydney Smith.
4. 01:30
  Does Happiness Write White?
  Why do writers find happiness such a difficult emotion to capture on the page?
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—8. Tempers Fray
  8/10Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie.
6. 02:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The Birth of Capitalism
  David Graeber examines the influence of debt during the birth of capitalism.
7. 02:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—Acid Rain
  8/10Having passed six tests, Sapna is within reach of changing her life forever.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 3
  3/5Holidays in France meant the Hanson family could indulge in continental glamour.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 3. A Sheltered Life
  3/4Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a colleague-wrongly accused, and her lonely mother, Joan.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6With panellists Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden.
11. 04:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
  2/6The spoof sleuth probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, A Stiff Audition
  1/7Always on the lookout for work, Robert lands a rather sedentary role.
13. 05:30
  State of the Nations—England
  2/4Elis James visits the Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. With Rahul Kohli and Suzi Ruffell.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trumpets and Foie Gras—Episode 4
  4/4A fresh move for 19th-century cleric and essayist Sydney Smith.
2. 06:30
  The Protection Game
  Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.
3. 07:00
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
4. 07:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
  2/4A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984
  From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
8. 09:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—4. Prima Donna on Tour
  4/5Keyboard Ken collapses, while Natasha tours pubs to drum-up trade.
9. 10:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages
  4/4Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.
10. 11:00
  James Joyce - Ivy Day in the Committee Room—Episode 1
  1/2When Dublin canvassers gather, it isn't long before drink and nostalgia sour the evening.
11. 11:15
  Kelvin Segger - Dead Men Tell No Tales
  A 'dead' man views his funeral preparations, while advertising 'kills' another.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984
  From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Trumpets and Foie Gras—Episode 4
  4/4A fresh move for 19th-century cleric and essayist Sydney Smith.
4. 13:30
  The Protection Game
  Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.
5. 14:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions
  9/10Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home.
6. 14:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The International Politics of Debt
  David Graeber examines the rise of virtual money since the 1970s.
7. 14:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
  9/10In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 4
  4/5The strictures of religion become increasingly confusing.
9. 15:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages
  4/4Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
11. 16:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—4. Prima Donna on Tour
  4/5Keyboard Ken collapses, while Natasha tours pubs to drum-up trade.
12. 17:00
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
13. 17:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
  2/4A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 4
  4/20After an attempt on their lives, Jet and crew fight against time to blast off back to Mars
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Ian Curtis
  Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984
  From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Trumpets and Foie Gras—Episode 4
  4/4A fresh move for 19th-century cleric and essayist Sydney Smith.
6. 20:30
  The Protection Game
  Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.
7. 21:00
  James Joyce - Ivy Day in the Committee Room—Episode 1
  1/2When Dublin canvassers gather, it isn't long before drink and nostalgia sour the evening.
8. 21:15
  Kelvin Segger - Dead Men Tell No Tales
  A 'dead' man views his funeral preparations, while advertising 'kills' another.
9. 22:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
  2/4A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.
10. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia
  6/6Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson.
11. 23:00
  King Cutler—King Cutler III
  3/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
12. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6Hell faces confusion when a dog turns up, as animals are not evil... except dolphins.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 4
  4/20After an attempt on their lives, Jet and crew fight against time to blast off back to Mars
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ian Curtis
  Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
3. 01:00
  Trumpets and Foie Gras—Episode 4
  4/4A fresh move for 19th-century cleric and essayist Sydney Smith.
4. 01:30
  The Protection Game
  Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions
  9/10Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home.
6. 02:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The International Politics of Debt
  David Graeber examines the rise of virtual money since the 1970s.
7. 02:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
  9/10In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 4
  4/5The strictures of religion become increasingly confusing.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages
  4/4Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—4. Prima Donna on Tour
  4/5Keyboard Ken collapses, while Natasha tours pubs to drum-up trade.
12. 05:00
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
13. 05:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
  2/4A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.

Friday 13 January 2017