BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 8 April 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars
  5/6The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
  More than just 'da da da dum', how Beethoven's famous symphony touched people's lives.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 1. Vipers
  1/6After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers.
4. 01:30
  Krazy Kat
  Quentin Blake looks at one of the most influential cartoon strips of the 20th century.
5. 02:00
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 5. Discovery
  5/10Sir Edward worries Galliard has been abandoned in the freezing Canadian Wilds
6. 02:15
  Publishing Lives—Series 1, Geoffrey Faber
  5/5Robert McCrum explores the publishing life of Geoffrey Faber.
7. 02:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 15
  15/15The time arrives for Dinah to decide where her heart really lies.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Uke of Wallington, Episode 5
  5/5His tour nearing its end, Mark strolls along Balnakeil Bay and reflects on his journey.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—26-30 December 1916
  Germany's peace offer is rejected, but Christmas week still brings some cheer to Tyneside.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
11. 04:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 3
  3/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter.
12. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 1
  1/6When a landlord's daughter offers to help run the pub, his reaction is unexpected.
13. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Life
  Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a live show exploring life's big questions
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Importance of Being Earnest
  Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895.
2. 08:00
  The Reunion—National Theatre
  Sue MacGregor brings together some of the original members of the National Theatre.
3. 08:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
4. 09:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
  3/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Booked—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough and David Stafford.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series
  1/20Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.
3. 13:00
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Pan (Omnibus)
  Val McDermid's 3rd in the Dead Series. Dead Pan is set in a fine dining restaurant
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul McKenna
  Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Isle of Skye
  7/8Pam returns to the west coast of Scotland to look for otters.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 1, 5. What a Screech
  5/5Carter helps his Uncle to look up an old flame, but they are surprised by what they find.
7. 15:00
  The Reunion—National Theatre
  Sue MacGregor brings together some of the original members of the National Theatre.
8. 15:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
9. 16:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Importance of Being Earnest
  Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—1. New Reality
  1/2A future where computers rule and artificial intelligence has become a reality.
2. 19:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
  3/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
3. 22:00
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Racism
  1/4Shappi Khorsandi shares her experiences of growing up in her Iranian family.
4. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Danny Baker
  1/6Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. With Danny Baker.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—08/04/2017
  Arthur Smith chats to Andrew Doyle.
6. 23:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Shappi Khorsandi, Sarah Millican and music from Neil Hannon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—1. New Reality
  1/2A future where computers rule and artificial intelligence has become a reality.
2. 01:00
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Pan (Omnibus)
  Val McDermid's 3rd in the Dead Series. Dead Pan is set in a fine dining restaurant
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul McKenna
  Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.
4. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Isle of Skye
  7/8Pam returns to the west coast of Scotland to look for otters.
5. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 1, 5. What a Screech
  5/5Carter helps his Uncle to look up an old flame, but they are surprised by what they find.
6. 03:00
  The Reunion—National Theatre
  Sue MacGregor brings together some of the original members of the National Theatre.
7. 03:45
  Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
  Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
8. 04:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Importance of Being Earnest
  Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895.

Sunday 9 April 2017