BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 13 January 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness
  1/6A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors.
2. 06:30
  The Diving Venus
  Kate Rew celebrates the life of channel swimmer and vaudeville star Annette Kellerman.
3. 07:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 1
  1/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A-Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Misalliances
  3/6Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover.
9. 10:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
10. 11:00
  James Joyce - Ivy Day in the Committee Room—Episode 2
  2/2The Dublin canvassers engage in political debate, and laud their nationalist hero Parnell.
11. 11:15
  Flaw in the Motor, Dust in the Blood
  Thomas's dreams are like thriller plots. Trevor Preston's exploration of bipolar disorder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
3. 13:00
  The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness
  1/6A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors.
4. 13:30
  The Diving Venus
  Kate Rew celebrates the life of channel swimmer and vaudeville star Annette Kellerman.
5. 14:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs
  10/10Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton.
6. 14:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—Hope
  David Graeber examines the crash of 2008 in the context of the history of debt.
7. 14:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Noose
  10/10Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 5
  5/5Fleeing suburbia for Art School brings liberation in many guises.
9. 15:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Misalliances
  3/6Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover.
12. 17:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
13. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 1
  1/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A-Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 5
  5/20Jet Morgan and Lemmy monitor strange calls on the ship-to-ship intercom.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Baker Street
  A celebration of Gerry Rafferty's popular solo hit, Baker Street.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List
  7/8Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
5. 20:00
  The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness
  1/6A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors.
6. 20:30
  The Diving Venus
  Kate Rew celebrates the life of channel swimmer and vaudeville star Annette Kellerman.
7. 21:00
  James Joyce - Ivy Day in the Committee Room—Episode 2
  2/2The Dublin canvassers engage in political debate, and laud their nationalist hero Parnell.
8. 21:15
  Flaw in the Motor, Dust in the Blood
  Thomas's dreams are like thriller plots. Trevor Preston's exploration of bipolar disorder.
9. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 1
  1/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A-Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches.
10. 22:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 3. 'I'm a clown with a secret'.
  3/4Agony aunt Sarah tackles a clown with a secret, and do age-gap relationships work?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—13/01/2017
  Arthur Smith is joined in the Comedy Club by Shazia Mirza.
12. 23:00
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The ringmaster throws the news up into the air with Jack Dee, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.
13. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, Trapped
  6/6The elderly Scotsmen's first trip to London ends in chaos.
14. 23:45
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Leaving
  6/6Could the time have come at long last for Dave to leave behind his peculiar abode?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 5
  5/20Jet Morgan and Lemmy monitor strange calls on the ship-to-ship intercom.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Baker Street
  A celebration of Gerry Rafferty's popular solo hit, Baker Street.
3. 01:00
  The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness
  1/6A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors.
4. 01:30
  The Diving Venus
  Kate Rew celebrates the life of channel swimmer and vaudeville star Annette Kellerman.
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs
  10/10Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton.
6. 02:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—Hope
  David Graeber examines the crash of 2008 in the context of the history of debt.
7. 02:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Noose
  10/10Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 5
  5/5Fleeing suburbia for Art School brings liberation in many guises.
9. 03:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934
  1/3The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Misalliances
  3/6Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
13. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 1
  1/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A-Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches.

Saturday 14 January 2017