BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 April 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space
  6/6The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Roger Deakin & Kristine Landon-Smith
  Roger Deakin and Kristine Landon-Smith discuss books by Shyam Selvadurai and TH White.(R)
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
  2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
4. 01:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—The Purple of the Terrys
  1/11John Gielgud tells John Miller about his career, starting with his Old Vic 1921 debut.
5. 02:00
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 6. Searching
  6/10A confused, feverish Galliard is found, but Sir Edward Leithen must now search for Lou.
6. 02:15
  Publishing Lives—Series 2, Kaye Webb
  1/5Robert McCrum explores the life of Kaye Webb, founder of the Puffin Club.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 1
  1/5A forensic insight into the corrosive impact of tabloid press journalism on one woman.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 1
  1/5Young Laurence Olivier shows early promise at school and enters the acting profession.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—2-6 January 1917
  Epic drama series set in Great War Britain a hundred years ago this week.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with David Stafford, Dillie Keane and Arthur Smith.
11. 04:30
  The World As We Know It—The Murderer Is in This Very Room
  5/6The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game, organised by The Stranger.
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—1. Caravan
  1/61932: Edgar heads to Kent in a caravan, and catches someone's interest.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell is joined by John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Miles Jupp.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
  3/6The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
2. 06:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
  2/11Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
3. 07:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
  2/5Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
5. 08:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
  A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 50, 07/04/2017
  Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
  2/2Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
  Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
10. 11:00
  Love Stories—Room Service
  By Jojo Moyes. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage.
11. 11:15
  Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
  Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
  A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
3. 13:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
  3/6The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
4. 13:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
  2/11Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
5. 14:00
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 7. Rescue
  7/10A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is rescued by Lou, who boosts his spirit.
6. 14:15
  Publishing Lives—Series 2, Victor Gollancz
  2/5Robert McCrum explores the life of Victor Gollancz, George Orwell's publisher.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
  2/5Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 2
  2/5Olivier begins his stellar rise in the London theatre, but has less success in Hollywood.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
  Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
11. 16:30
  Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
  2/2Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
12. 17:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
13. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
  2/5Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
  2/4Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
3. 19:00
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
  A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
  The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
5. 20:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
  3/6The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
6. 20:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
  2/11Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
7. 21:00
  Love Stories—Room Service
  By Jojo Moyes. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage.
8. 21:15
  Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
  Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
9. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
  2/5Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
10. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Elephant rides and bear fights in the bizarre sketch comedy.
11. 23:00
  Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Sherlock Holmes plays Cluedo. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—11/04/2017
  Paul Garner chats again to Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby.
13. 23:30
  We Are Klang: Amazing Lives—Musical
  4/4On its 25th anniversary, writers and performers reflect on Gummy Monkey: The Musical.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
  2/4Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
  3/6The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
4. 01:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
  2/11Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
5. 02:00
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 7. Rescue
  7/10A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is rescued by Lou, who boosts his spirit.
6. 02:15
  Publishing Lives—Series 2, Victor Gollancz
  2/5Robert McCrum explores the life of Victor Gollancz, George Orwell's publisher.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
  2/5Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 2
  2/5Olivier begins his stellar rise in the London theatre, but has less success in Hollywood.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
  Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
  10/10Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
11. 04:30
  Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
  2/2Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
12. 05:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
  2/5Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.

Wednesday 12 April 2017