BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 2 May 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice
  6/6The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Anna Raeburn & Paulette Randall
  Sue MacGregor joins Anna Raeburn and Paulette Randall to talk about their favourite books.(R)
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 6. Mainly About Wyman
  6/8The sleuth investigates whether a criminal called The Fence is behind Julia's murder.
4. 01:30
  Leading From the Front
  The role of orchestral leader and its relationship with the conductor and fellow players.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Andrew Miller - Pure, Episode 6
  6/10The first spades cut the cemetery ground, but the digging disturbs more than the earth.
6. 02:15
  The Ideas That Make Us—Series 2, Liberty
  1/5Bettany Hughes examines changing ideas of liberty in her archaeology of philosophy.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 1
  1/5A 12-year-old girl's world turns upside down when she is told an unbelievable truth.
8. 02:45
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
  1/5A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846
  1/6A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6Literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe, Sophie Hannah and Simon Armitage.
11. 04:30
  Artists—Series 2, Unholy Alliances
  2/4Tamsin is invited to a wedding. Can she get anti-traditionalist Josef to accompany her?
12. 05:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—4. Seabound
  4/6Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
2. 06:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
3. 07:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, When You're Snarling
  2/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something About a Soldier
  The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 20, Episode 2
  2/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/8The Luton laureate entertains a class of schoolchildren.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 11:00
  Opening Lines—Series 15, Looking Sadly out of Windows
  2/3By Sarah Courtauld. A precocious young girl adopts John the Baptist as her role model.
11. 11:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser
  2/3After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something About a Soldier
  The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
4. 13:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Andrew Miller - Pure, Episode 7
  7/10Still recovering from the attack in his bedroom, Baratte starts to make some changes.
6. 14:15
  The Ideas That Make Us—Series 2, Comedy
  2/5Bettany listens to a rat laughing and giggles at schoolboy jokes from Ancient Mesopotamia.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 2
  2/5Laura meets the detective in charge of her case.
8. 14:45
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—2. Search
  2/5As Japan invades the countryside, the police search for Pamela's killer intensifies.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 16:00
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 3
  3/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Jimmy Mulville and Nonny Williams.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
12. 17:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.
13. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, When You're Snarling
  2/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Time Hops—Once Upon a Time
  1/5Scientist mouse Eek escapes from the future and enlists the help of three children.
2. 18:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Stephen Fry gets help from David Hockney on how language and colour work together.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Leonard Rossiter
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Something About a Soldier
  The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
6. 20:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
7. 21:00
  Opening Lines—Series 15, Looking Sadly out of Windows
  2/3By Sarah Courtauld. A precocious young girl adopts John the Baptist as her role model.
8. 21:15
  David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser
  2/3After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other
9. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, When You're Snarling
  2/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
10. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/05/2017
  Iain Lee chats to Barry Ferns.
12. 23:00
  Strap In - It's Clever Peter—Barry
  2/4Strap in for a health and safety blow-dart, a killer whale and souffle.
13. 23:15
  Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey
  2/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour.
14. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 3. London
  3/4Comedian Mark Thomas and his studio audience consider proposals for a People's Manifesto.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Time Hops—Once Upon a Time
  1/5Scientist mouse Eek escapes from the future and enlists the help of three children.
2. 00:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Stephen Fry gets help from David Hockney on how language and colour work together.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
4. 01:30
  On the Trail of the Templars
  Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Andrew Miller - Pure, Episode 7
  7/10Still recovering from the attack in his bedroom, Baratte starts to make some changes.
6. 02:15
  The Ideas That Make Us—Series 2, Comedy
  2/5Bettany listens to a rat laughing and giggles at schoolboy jokes from Ancient Mesopotamia.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 2
  2/5Laura meets the detective in charge of her case.
8. 02:45
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—2. Search
  2/5As Japan invades the countryside, the police search for Pamela's killer intensifies.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 04:00
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 3
  3/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Jimmy Mulville and Nonny Williams.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'.
12. 05:00
  Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.
13. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, When You're Snarling
  2/4Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.

Wednesday 3 May 2017