BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 August 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—8. Act of Violence
  8/13Local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder.
2. 06:30
  Bollywood Brass Band
  Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band
3. 07:00
  Double Science—Pilot
  1/6Teacher turmoil at a Sixth Form College for drama over a new female head of science.
4. 07:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980
  Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and Clive Oppenheimer.
8. 09:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 1
  1/2Apsley Cherry-Garrard sets out on a treacherous polar expedition with Captain Scott.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, Jemima Gets Them Guessing
  2/3By Hilda Richards. Eccentric Jemima Carstairs concocts a canny plan. But will it work?
11. 11:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 2
  2/5Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980
  Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—8. Act of Violence
  8/13Local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder.
4. 13:30
  Bollywood Brass Band
  Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 2
  2/5Balwhidder remembers how news of trouble in the Americas reached Dalmailing in 1769.
6. 14:15
  Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
  Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 2
  2/15New headmistress Sarah Burton has much to tackle at her rundown school.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 2
  2/5Lady Diana will not dig for victory, but will certainly milk a cow for cheese.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 1
  1/2Apsley Cherry-Garrard sets out on a treacherous polar expedition with Captain Scott.
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
11. 16:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.
12. 17:00
  Double Science—Pilot
  1/6Teacher turmoil at a Sixth Form College for drama over a new female head of science.
13. 17:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—2. The Schartz-Metterklume Method
  2/5When Lady Carlotta is mistaken for the new governess, she takes up the job with relish.
2. 18:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Stillthorpe; Headless
  A blistering satire depicting a world where entertainment has replaced common sense.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Bill Pertwee
  The comic actor shares memories of Round the Horne and Dad's Army.
4. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980
  Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
6. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—8. Act of Violence
  8/13Local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder.
7. 20:30
  Bollywood Brass Band
  Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Good Show Clarissa, Jemima Gets Them Guessing
  2/3By Hilda Richards. Eccentric Jemima Carstairs concocts a canny plan. But will it work?
9. 21:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 2
  2/5Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life.
10. 22:00
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.
11. 22:30
  Son of Cliche—The Weird Dimension
  Award-winning sketch comedy from out of this world.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robert Popper 2/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Plus Cariad Lloyd chats again to Robert Popper.
13. 23:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, It's Grim Up North
  4/6Adam attends a business conference to network and is determined to leave his dad behind.
14. 23:30
  Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Hal Cruttenden and Roisin Conaty take on Henning Wehn and Christian Schulte-Loh.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—2. The Schartz-Metterklume Method
  2/5When Lady Carlotta is mistaken for the new governess, she takes up the job with relish.
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Stillthorpe; Headless
  A blistering satire depicting a world where entertainment has replaced common sense.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Bill Pertwee
  The comic actor shares memories of Round the Horne and Dad's Army.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—8. Act of Violence
  8/13Local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder.
5. 01:30
  Bollywood Brass Band
  Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 2
  2/5Balwhidder remembers how news of trouble in the Americas reached Dalmailing in 1769.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
  Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 2
  2/15New headmistress Sarah Burton has much to tackle at her rundown school.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 2
  2/5Lady Diana will not dig for victory, but will certainly milk a cow for cheese.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 1
  1/2Apsley Cherry-Garrard sets out on a treacherous polar expedition with Captain Scott.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
12. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.
13. 05:00
  Double Science—Pilot
  1/6Teacher turmoil at a Sixth Form College for drama over a new female head of science.
14. 05:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.

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