BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 22 April 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch by Dorothy K Haynes—5. Windfall
  5/5A woman sells her trinkets to a passing salesman.
2. 00:15
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - The Lotos Effect, Episode 5
  5/5On the day of Charlene's funeral, Linus begins to fear for Alice's safety.
3. 00:30
  Richard Baker Compares Notes: Patrick Moore
  Patrick Moore talks about his musical life with Richard Baker.
4. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice
  5/5An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
5. 01:30
  John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Life in the Movies
  10/11The actor talks to John Miller about the growth of the film industry.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Aunts Aren't Gentlemen, Trying to Brazen It Out
  5/5An elopement is in the offing, but will Jeeves, as always, save Bertie's bacon?
7. 02:15
  Our Dreams: Our Selves—Science and Psychoanalysis: the Recurring Dream of Sigmund Freud
  5/5Lucy Powell asks if Freud was right about dreams.
8. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
  5/10George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
9. 02:45
  Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Loss
  5/10The fate of his father. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
10. 03:00
  The Annunciation
  Do mysterious religious messages delivered via library books foretell the Second Coming?
11. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
12. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 13, Age Difference
  1/6Can Charlotte make it as a model? And why isn't Victoria happier over Emily's pregnancy?
13. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
14. 05:30
  Hal—Series 2, Racists
  2/4Hal Cruttenden inadvertently becomes an internet sensation.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Kingsley Amis - All Free Now
  The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.
2. 07:30
  The Real Patron Saints—Saint George
  Dragons, crusaders and a joint of roast beef feature in a hunt for the man behind the myth
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Blithe Margaret
  Stephen Fry on the mysterious life of the much-loved comedy great Margaret Rutherford.
4. 09:00
  Barry Humphries: Gladdies All Over
  Another chance to hear Kathy Lette’s celebration of Barry Humphries with the man himself.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Threshold
  1/13Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat.
2. 12:30
  Mad Man Blue
  Roy Hudd's comic monologue as the unassuming but irrepressible Bloomer.
3. 13:00
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Michael and Pauline's creaky marriage continues with their 30th wedding anniversary.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Toyah Willcox
  Singer Toyah Wilcox with tracks by Simon & Garfunkel and Bjork.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Flora Robson
  Actress Dame Flora Robson faces questions from an interviewing panel.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Tricky Icky
  2/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle track down a sporting hero. With Stephen Thorne.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Blithe Margaret
  Stephen Fry on the mysterious life of the much-loved comedy great Margaret Rutherford.
8. 16:00
  Kingsley Amis - All Free Now
  The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.
9. 17:30
  The Real Patron Saints—Saint George
  Dragons, crusaders and a joint of roast beef feature in a hunt for the man behind the myth
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Michael Symmons Roberts - The Sleeper
  In a future Britain, people have gradually lost the gift of sleep - or have they?
2. 19:00
  Barry Humphries: Gladdies All Over
  Another chance to hear Kathy Lette’s celebration of Barry Humphries with the man himself.
3. 22:00
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Religion
  3/4Shappi Khorsandi talks about her unconventional Iranian childhood.
4. 22:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker
  3/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/04/2017
  Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Tony Law.
6. 23:00
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2016
  Host Mike Bubbins is at the Bowling Club in Machynlleth, showcasing acts.
7. 23:30
  The Toll
  The struggles of toll bridge manager Neville and his staff.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Michael Symmons Roberts - The Sleeper
  In a future Britain, people have gradually lost the gift of sleep - or have they?
2. 01:00
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Michael and Pauline's creaky marriage continues with their 30th wedding anniversary.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Toyah Willcox
  Singer Toyah Wilcox with tracks by Simon & Garfunkel and Bjork.
4. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Flora Robson
  Actress Dame Flora Robson faces questions from an interviewing panel.
5. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Tricky Icky
  2/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle track down a sporting hero. With Stephen Thorne.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Blithe Margaret
  Stephen Fry on the mysterious life of the much-loved comedy great Margaret Rutherford.
7. 04:00
  Kingsley Amis - All Free Now
  The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.
8. 05:30
  The Real Patron Saints—Saint George
  Dragons, crusaders and a joint of roast beef feature in a hunt for the man behind the myth

Sunday 23 April 2017