BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 28 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—3. Unexpected Visitations
  3/6Curtis and Lock return to London to continue their investigation of Flora's powers.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 1, 3. The White Hare by Lucy Gough
  3/5The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful.
3. 01:00
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant (Omnibus)
  A young woman takes on the running of a bank in a 19th century Cheshire town.
4. 02:15
  How Are You? by Deborah Moggach
  Diana and her husband are looking forward to swimming in their own pool.
5. 02:30
  Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2A weekend in Amsterdam for Stella and Gerry exposes cracks in their 40-year marriage.
6. 03:45
  Open or Wrapped...?—Episode 2
  2/5Alison Clarkson takes listeners to the 2014 National Fish and Chip Awards.
7. 04:00
  Nick Warburton - Conversation from the Engine Room
  A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber: Translations
  Can a poem be transplanted from one language to another?
9. 05:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, Appearance
  2/4Susan explores society's obsession with appearance and her own insecurity with her looks.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will
  7/13A young man in distress and an old man in danger.
2. 06:30
  The Stasi Jigsaw Puzzle
  Chris Bowlby tells the story of the attempt to rescue East Germany's Stasi secret files.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
  6/6Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 3
  3/7Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
5. 08:00
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
8. 09:30
  Be Prepared—First Aid
  3/4Miles is determined to give his life-saving mannequin Annie a day out.
9. 10:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival
  2/2The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, A Midnight Revel
  1/3By Angela Brazil. Will the girls' daring midnight spree go according to plan?
11. 11:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 1
  1/5Invalided out of the trenches in 1918, Davy Powlett Jones must face a new start.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will
  7/13A young man in distress and an old man in danger.
4. 13:30
  The Stasi Jigsaw Puzzle
  Chris Bowlby tells the story of the attempt to rescue East Germany's Stasi secret files.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 1
  1/5Reverend Micah Balwhidder's appointment in 1760 tears the community apart.
6. 14:15
  Could Do Better—Wendy Cope
  Robert Booth summons the ex-teacher to his study for a quiet word about her school reports
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 1
  1/15Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 1
  1/5Lady Diana writes to her son at boarding school with news about the impending war in 1939.
9. 15:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival
  2/2The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer
10. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
11. 16:30
  Be Prepared—First Aid
  3/4Miles is determined to give his life-saving mannequin Annie a day out.
12. 17:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
  6/6Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 3
  3/7Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
  1/5When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
2. 18:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—The Expensive Delicate Ship
  A story set in some not-too-distant future, but looking back on an ancient biblical flood.
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Lord Carrington & Clare Francis
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Lord Carrington and Clare Francis to discuss favourite books.
4. 19:00
  To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
  5/10Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
5. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
6. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will
  7/13A young man in distress and an old man in danger.
7. 20:30
  The Stasi Jigsaw Puzzle
  Chris Bowlby tells the story of the attempt to rescue East Germany's Stasi secret files.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, A Midnight Revel
  1/3By Angela Brazil. Will the girls' daring midnight spree go according to plan?
9. 21:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 1
  1/5Invalided out of the trenches in 1918, Davy Powlett Jones must face a new start.
10. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 3
  3/7Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
11. 22:30
  Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Dumping and Proposals
  3/6Jason Cook gives tips on the terrible task of dumping to the happy ask of proposing.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robert Popper 1/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Plus Cariad Lloyd chats to Robert Popper.
13. 23:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and Clive Oppenheimer.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 2, Alternatives
  5/6What would comatose Ben's life be like if it was a Hollywood movie?
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Late
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
  1/5When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—The Expensive Delicate Ship
  A story set in some not-too-distant future, but looking back on an ancient biblical flood.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Lord Carrington & Clare Francis
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Lord Carrington and Clare Francis to discuss favourite books.(R)
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will
  7/13A young man in distress and an old man in danger.
5. 01:30
  The Stasi Jigsaw Puzzle
  Chris Bowlby tells the story of the attempt to rescue East Germany's Stasi secret files.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 1
  1/5Reverend Micah Balwhidder's appointment in 1760 tears the community apart.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Wendy Cope
  Robert Booth summons the ex-teacher to his study for a quiet word about her school reports
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 1
  1/15Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 1
  1/5Lady Diana writes to her son at boarding school with news about the impending war in 1939.
10. 03:00
  Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival
  2/2The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer
11. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
12. 04:30
  Be Prepared—First Aid
  3/4Miles is determined to give his life-saving mannequin Annie a day out.
13. 05:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
  6/6Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 3
  3/7Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.

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