BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 25 August 2017

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Evening
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Early
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...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
2. 06:30
  The First Pirate
  The story of Captain Plugge's Radio Normandie, the first station to take on the BBC.
3. 07:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
4. 07:30
  The Now Show—The Now Show at the Fringe
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/14Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Older Man
  1/8Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.
9. 10:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal
  1/2Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.
10. 11:00
  Paul Henry - Jogging With Mozart
  A man down on his luck rebuilds his life with the help of jogging and classical music.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Sean Grundy - The Recordist
  Discovering his wife's affair, surveillance expert Stuart uses it as an aid for teaching.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/14Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
4. 13:30
  The First Pirate
  The story of Captain Plugge's Radio Normandie, the first station to take on the BBC.
5. 14:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—5. The Chase
  5/5As the otter basks in the sun, a pack of hounds catch his scent, sparking a great chase.
6. 14:15
  Dog Days—My Dog Tulip
  5/5By JR Ackerley. The messy stuff - how do we live with it? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 14:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—5. Farewell to Vernon's?
  5/5Once again, Mr Rule is facing a run on the bank, which could close Vernon's forever.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 5
  5/5Stephen Fry remembers his great friendship with Douglas Adams.
9. 15:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal
  1/2Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Older Man
  1/8Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.
12. 17:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
13. 17:30
  The Now Show—The Now Show at the Fringe
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 4
  4/4Death is nowhere to be found, the nodes need attention, and Princess Keli is in danger.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You
  Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/14Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
5. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
6. 20:30
  The First Pirate
  The story of Captain Plugge's Radio Normandie, the first station to take on the BBC.
7. 21:00
  Paul Henry - Jogging With Mozart
  A man down on his luck rebuilds his life with the help of jogging and classical music.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Sean Grundy - The Recordist
  Discovering his wife's affair, surveillance expert Stuart uses it as an aid for teaching.
9. 22:00
  The Now Show—The Now Show at the Fringe
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe.
10. 22:30
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up at the Fringe 2017, Episode 1
  1/2New breakthrough stand-up comedians stand shoulder-to-shoulder with household names.
11. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, The God-Given Talent
  3/6Joshua chops logs, while Cora discovers a gift for penning pornography.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Mort, Episode 4
  4/4Death is nowhere to be found, the nodes need attention, and Princess Keli is in danger.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You
  Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.
3. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
4. 01:30
  The First Pirate
  The story of Captain Plugge's Radio Normandie, the first station to take on the BBC.
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—5. The Chase
  5/5As the otter basks in the sun, a pack of hounds catch his scent, sparking a great chase.
6. 02:15
  Dog Days—My Dog Tulip
  5/5By JR Ackerley. The messy stuff - how do we live with it? Tales of a human obsession.
7. 02:30
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—5. Farewell to Vernon's?
  5/5Once again, Mr Rule is facing a run on the bank, which could close Vernon's forever.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 5
  5/5Stephen Fry remembers his great friendship with Douglas Adams.
9. 03:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal
  1/2Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Older Man
  1/8Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.
12. 05:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
13. 05:30
  The Now Show—The Now Show at the Fringe
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe.

Saturday 26 August 2017