BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 24 August 2017

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 2
  2/4Death sends the teenager to collect three lives, but one of them belongs to a princess.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Garden of Eden
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the idea of heaven on Earth.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—4. The Sleepwalker
  4/13A man tormented by nightmares visits Dr Morelle over fears he will murder his mother.
4. 01:30
  The Surgeon Of Crowthorne
  A tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the OED.
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—3. First Winter
  3/5As the winter storms arrive in Devon, fish are increasingly hard to find through the ice.
6. 02:15
  Dog Days—Sirius
  3/5By Olaf Stapledon. Can a man be a dog? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 02:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—3. Lady Ellen
  3/5Hester reckons without the influence of her wayward cousin Edward's vapid wife Ellen.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 3
  3/5Stephen reveals how he became a poster boy for, of all things, celibacy.
9. 03:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—3. La Goulue
  3/4How much longer can a greedy dancer stay on the stage? Stars Frances Barber.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan chairs with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Hannah and Linda Smith.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Taking It on the Chin
  4/6As Izzy's love-life gets more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.
12. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Dave’s band gets a paying gig and he heads for Manchester, but where does that leave Eva?
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan
  5/6Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
2. 06:30
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
3. 07:00
  In the Balance—Episode 6
  6/6Will BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?
4. 07:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
  Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/13Two Hell's Angels woo a waitress, and love is in the air in the Smith Report.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  3/24Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
8. 09:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
9. 10:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 11:00
  First for Radio—Series 2, Broken Mirrors
  3/3By Ali Shaw. A woman decides to meet the stranger who collects shards of glass. But why?
11. 11:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful
  Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/13Two Hell's Angels woo a waitress, and love is in the air in the Smith Report.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  3/24Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
4. 13:30
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
5. 14:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—4. Prey
  4/5Spring arrives in the Devon countryside, with the smell of man and the cry of a she-otter.
6. 14:15
  Dog Days—Niki
  4/5By Tibor Dery. If a dog could vote, would it? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 14:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—4. In the Balance
  4/5Hester does not want to see it, but here it is - the other side of Edward's picture.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 4
  4/5Stephen Fry talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting.
9. 15:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
11. 16:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
12. 17:00
  In the Balance—Episode 6
  6/6Will BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?
13. 17:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
  Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 3
  3/4Death has fun in the real world, leaving the teenager to run his life-collecting business.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Rudyard Kipling
  John Major discusses the life of Rudyard Kipling, poet to the British Empire.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/13Two Hell's Angels woo a waitress, and love is in the air in the Smith Report.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
  3/24Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
6. 20:30
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
7. 21:00
  First for Radio—Series 2, Broken Mirrors
  3/3By Ali Shaw. A woman decides to meet the stranger who collects shards of glass. But why?
8. 21:15
  Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful
  Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
9. 22:00
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
  Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...
10. 22:30
  Party—Series 2, It's Technology, Stupid
  2/4The young, aspiring politicians take their Party campaign to the internet.
11. 23:00
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Back to the Studio
  6/6The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema.
12. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, A Very Important Visitor
  2/6With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 3
  3/4Death has fun in the real world, leaving the teenager to run his life-collecting business.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Rudyard Kipling
  John Major discusses the life of Rudyard Kipling, poet to the British Empire.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
4. 01:30
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—4. Prey
  4/5Spring arrives in the Devon countryside, with the smell of man and the cry of a she-otter.
6. 02:15
  Dog Days—Niki
  4/5By Tibor Dery. If a dog could vote, would it? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 02:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—4. In the Balance
  4/5Hester does not want to see it, but here it is - the other side of Edward's picture.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 4
  4/5Stephen Fry talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting.
9. 03:00
  John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge—4. Jane Avril
  4/4The crazy dancer uses people, but reaps the consequences.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Desirable Residence
  1/6Helen and Ben disagree about getting their home restored to its original character.
12. 05:00
  In the Balance—Episode 6
  6/6Will BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?
13. 05:30
  Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
  Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...

Friday 25 August 2017