BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 21 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—2. Hurried Exodus
  2/6Cornelius and Lark try to get Flora off the island of mutants.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 2. Project Purple by Richard Vincent
  2/5The tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment.
3. 01:00
  Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome
  Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie
4. 02:15
  Maeve Binchy - The Garden Party
  Helen envies her neighbour's garden and her life, but things are not always as they seem.
5. 02:30
  Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2On holiday in Amsterdam, retired couple Stella and Gerry find uncertainties between them.
6. 03:30
  Crème de la Crime—Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
7. 03:45
  Open or Wrapped...?—Episode 1
  1/5It is the beginning of the fish and chip shop course - meet the eight students.
8. 04:00
  Judith French - The Dutch Mariner
  The myth that inspired The Flying Dutchman. Stars Gerard Murphy.
9. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Timothy Winters
  Peggy Reynolds explores the lasting appeal of Charles Causley's poem Timothy Winters.
10. 05:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Depression
  3/4How trying to overcome her own depression has convinced Susan we all need to talk more.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
2. 06:30
  The Man Who Made France Old—Merimee, the Creator of Carmen
  1/2Famed for his novella Carmen, Prosper Merimee also saved France's tourist sites.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 2
  2/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Phill Jupitus, Sheila Hancock and Jenny Eclair.
5. 08:00
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, All Is Safely Gathered In
  19/20The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  2/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
8. 09:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
9. 10:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—1. Yvette Guilbert
  1/4The story of a singer's career at a new venue in Paris. Starring Julie Covington.
10. 11:00
  Bloody Scotland—Charlie's Dying
  3/3By Stuart MacBride. Childhood secrets are revealed in this sinister tale.
11. 11:15
  The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries—Dover and the Smoking Gun
  Was MacGregor's old flame murdered? Dover heads to Glasgow to find out.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, All Is Safely Gathered In
  19/20The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
4. 13:30
  The Man Who Made France Old—Merimee, the Creator of Carmen
  1/2Famed for his novella Carmen, Prosper Merimee also saved France's tourist sites.
5. 14:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—1. Little Water Wanderer
  1/5An eventful cubhood in the Devon countryside, as seen through the young otter's eyes.
6. 14:15
  Dog Days—The Call of the Wild
  1/5By Jack London. Is every dog a wolf in dog's clothing? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 14:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—1. The Financial Scandal
  1/5A tale of banks and bankers, credit and discredit, and a woman who does something radical.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 1
  1/5Stephen Fry recounts his early expectation of fame, and what really endures - the work.
9. 15:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—1. Yvette Guilbert
  1/4The story of a singer's career at a new venue in Paris. Starring Julie Covington.
10. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  2/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
11. 16:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
12. 17:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 2
  2/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Phill Jupitus, Sheila Hancock and Jenny Eclair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 6
  6/6On the day of the festival, Saul and the Guardians prepare to fight.
2. 18:30
  Bookclub—Salman Rushdie
  Sir Salman Rushdie talks to James Naughtie about his Booker-winner Midnight's Children.
3. 19:00
  To the Manor Born—Vive Le Sport
  4/10When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, All Is Safely Gathered In
  19/20The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
6. 20:30
  The Man Who Made France Old—Merimee, the Creator of Carmen
  1/2Famed for his novella Carmen, Prosper Merimee also saved France's tourist sites.
7. 21:00
  Bloody Scotland—Charlie's Dying
  3/3By Stuart MacBride. Childhood secrets are revealed in this sinister tale.
8. 21:15
  The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries—Dover and the Smoking Gun
  Was MacGregor's old flame murdered? Dover heads to Glasgow to find out.
9. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 2
  2/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Phill Jupitus, Sheila Hancock and Jenny Eclair.
10. 22:30
  Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Asking Out and First Dates
  2/6Jason Cook divulges his tips for asking someone out and successful first dates.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sam Bain 1/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner talks to Sam Bain.
12. 23:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cariad Lloyd, Amanda Owen and Gyles Brandreth.
13. 23:30
  Vent—Series 2, Wednesday Morning 3am
  4/6Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 6
  6/6On the day of the festival, Saul and the Guardians prepare to fight.
2. 00:30
  Bookclub—Salman Rushdie
  Sir Salman Rushdie talks to James Naughtie about his Booker-winner Midnight's Children.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
4. 01:30
  The Man Who Made France Old—Merimee, the Creator of Carmen
  1/2Famed for his novella Carmen, Prosper Merimee also saved France's tourist sites.
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—1. Little Water Wanderer
  1/5An eventful cubhood in the Devon countryside, as seen through the young otter's eyes.
6. 02:15
  Dog Days—The Call of the Wild
  1/5By Jack London. Is every dog a wolf in dog's clothing? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 02:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—1. The Financial Scandal
  1/5A tale of banks and bankers, credit and discredit, and a woman who does something radical.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 1
  1/5Stephen Fry recounts his early expectation of fame, and what really endures - the work.
9. 03:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—1. Yvette Guilbert
  1/4The story of a singer's career at a new venue in Paris. Starring Julie Covington.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  2/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
11. 04:30
  Be Prepared—St George's Day
  2/4Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
12. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 5
  5/6Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 2
  2/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Phill Jupitus, Sheila Hancock and Jenny Eclair.

Tuesday 22 August 2017