BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 15 April 2017

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Last Chance
  4/4Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—She Moved Through The Fair
  Sinéad O'Connor & others talk about the haunting beauty of this ancient song. From 2013.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 6. Showdown
  6/6The Roman sleuth faces a final showdown, but his reunion with Helena is bittersweet.
4. 01:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Hamlet tomorrow or next Thursday, but just not tonight!
  5/11The 1929-31 seasons at the Old Vic established Gielgud as a Shakespearean performer.
5. 02:00
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 10. Helping Out
  10/10Sir Edward Leithen makes a decision over his future...
6. 02:15
  Publishing Lives—Series 2, Carmen Callil
  5/5Robert McCrum explores the publishing life of Carmen Callil, founder of Virago Press.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 5
  5/5Ludwig is captured and Katharina is proven innocent, but the tabloid press won't give up.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 5
  5/5A hit at the Royal Court leads Olivier to Joan Plowright, and to the National Theatre.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—30 January-3 February 1917
  Final omnibus of this season of Radio 4's epic drama set in Great War Britain.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
11. 04:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 4
  4/4Will the tangled web of love and lust be unpicked before arrival in Exeter St David's?
12. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
13. 05:30
  Hal—Series 2, Teenagers
  1/4Eldest daughter Lily's first forays into love lead to predictably chaotic results.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sophocles' Electra
  A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
2. 07:30
  Tiny Tim
  The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
4. 09:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Comedy in the 21st Century
  4/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville on broadcast comedy's future.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
  A very strange assortment of characters begin a quest to find an elusive beast.
2. 12:30
  Benny Hill—Star Parade
  Fred Scuttle's mission to land on the Moon and how zoo monkeys perceive human visitors.
3. 13:00
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid hails the start of a turbulent partnership
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Gurinder Chadha
  Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Gloucestershire
  8/8Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
  1/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
8. 16:00
  Sophocles' Electra
  A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
9. 17:30
  Tiny Tim
  The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
  2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
2. 19:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Comedy in the 21st Century
  4/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville on broadcast comedy's future.
3. 22:00
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Unconventional Parents
  2/4Shappi recalls her memories of growing up in her Iranian family.
4. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez
  2/6Alex and his five-piece band explore the body.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/04/2017
  Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Tom Allen.
6. 23:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 6
  6/6With Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican. The Hoosiers provide music.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
  2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
2. 01:00
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid hails the start of a turbulent partnership
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Gurinder Chadha
  Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
4. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Gloucestershire
  8/8Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.
5. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
  1/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
  Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
7. 04:00
  Sophocles' Electra
  A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
8. 05:30
  Tiny Tim
  The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.

Sunday 16 April 2017