BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 31 August 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—3. Fur
  3/5Eleanor and Suzanne are best friends, but as the sales approach, for how much longer?
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—Galaxy Zee
  In a galaxy where every planet is like the rest, the creator feels his plan has gone awry.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Making of You
  Dominic Arkwright talks to three guests about their school years.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—9. The Black Ruby
  9/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity.
5. 01:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 3
  3/5It is 1776, and change is in the air as the outside world intrudes upon rural Dalmailing.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Alan Coren
  Robert Booth summons the humorist and broadcaster to his study to discuss school reports.
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 3
  3/15Headmistress Sarah Burton is determined to make a success of her first community event.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 3
  3/5Lady Diana moves into the French embassy, along with her husband and his lover.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Apsley Cherry-Garrard - The Worst Journey in the World, Episode 2
  2/2The South Pole is ahead of the expedition. Which four men will Captain Scott send back?
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
12. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Up the Stick and Sick as a Parrot
  5/6Izzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.
13. 05:00
  Odd Balls—Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper
  1/4On her local radio station, columnist Emma's gossip show stirs up the villagers.
14. 05:30
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
2. 06:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
3. 07:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
4. 07:30
  That Jan Ravens
  Jan Ravens puts familiar names in unfamiliar situations, including Maggie Smith.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13A paralytic stuntman, and war prisoners outfox the Nazis.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver
  4/24As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
8. 09:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Nice Area
  2/6An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant.
9. 10:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
10. 11:00
  School Days - Romeo and Julie
  Julie can't face playing Juliet before her parents. Has the drama teacher wasted his time?
11. 11:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 4
  4/5Davy wants to give Bamfylde's new headmaster his support, but Alcock won't make it easy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13A paralytic stuntman, and war prisoners outfox the Nazis.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver
  4/24As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
4. 13:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 4
  4/5Incomers from America bring changes to the sleepy parish of Dalmailing.
6. 14:15
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 4
  4/15Headmistress Sarah Burton develops a soft spot for a married school governor.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 4
  4/5Duff and Diana continue travelling while hopes at home are pinned on the dawn of a new era
9. 15:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
11. 16:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Nice Area
  2/6An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant.
12. 17:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
13. 17:30
  That Jan Ravens
  Jan Ravens puts familiar names in unfamiliar situations, including Maggie Smith.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—4. The Toys of Peace
  4/5Will Leonora's boys like her brother Harvey's presents?
2. 18:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—The Light Really; Apology
  A journalist is confined to home; An aristocrat's memory returns him to a moving incident.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Henry V
  Sir Ranulph Fiennes discusses the life of Henry V and tries to separate fact from myth.
4. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/13A paralytic stuntman, and war prisoners outfox the Nazis.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver
  4/24As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?
6. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
7. 20:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
8. 21:00
  School Days - Romeo and Julie
  Julie can't face playing Juliet before her parents. Has the drama teacher wasted his time?
9. 21:15
  RF Delderfield - To Serve Them All My Days—Episode 4
  4/5Davy wants to give Bamfylde's new headmaster his support, but Alcock won't make it easy.
10. 22:00
  That Jan Ravens
  Jan Ravens puts familiar names in unfamiliar situations, including Maggie Smith.
11. 22:30
  Party—Series 2, Prison Ain't All That Bad
  3/4The aspiring politicians of the new political Party try to grapple with law and order.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robert Popper 3/3
  The best in contemporary comedy. Plus Cariad Lloyd chats once more to Robert Popper.
13. 23:00
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 1
  1/6Boothby Graffoe hosts unadulterated nonsense from the Edinburgh Festival.
14. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, School Parties Welcome
  3/6A bunch of marauding school kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—4. The Toys of Peace
  4/5Will Leonora's boys like her brother Harvey's presents?
2. 00:15
  Brian Aldiss Short Stories—The Light Really; Apology
  A journalist is confined to home; An aristocrat's memory returns him to a moving incident.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Henry V
  Sir Ranulph Fiennes discusses the life of Henry V and tries to separate fact from myth.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—10. The Wedding Dress
  10/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective investigates a terror campaign against a bride-to-be.
5. 01:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 4
  4/5Incomers from America bring changes to the sleepy parish of Dalmailing.
7. 02:15
  Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams
  Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
8. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 4
  4/15Headmistress Sarah Burton develops a soft spot for a married school governor.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 4
  4/5Duff and Diana continue travelling while hopes at home are pinned on the dawn of a new era
10. 03:00
  David Pownall—I Want to Go Home
  And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued
11. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
12. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, A Nice Area
  2/6An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant.
13. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
14. 05:30
  That Jan Ravens
  Jan Ravens puts familiar names in unfamiliar situations, including Maggie Smith.

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