BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 15 September 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Vivian Stanshall
  Neil Innes discusses the life of his colleague and friend Vivian Stanshall.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, The Darkest Place in England
  By Lavinia Greenlaw. A teenage girl on a deep dark moor is drawn into a different darkness
4. 01:30
  The French East End
  Lucy Ash explores London's new French community, as it spreads beyond South Kensington.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 9
  9/10Anna's family struggle to survive the siege. Desperate, she hunts out fire wood.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—8. Hitler's Library
  The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 14
  14/15Headmistress Sarah Burton fears for the life of landowner Robert Carne.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 4
  4/5For Rupert Everett, the path to success is paved with elephant traps.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 6
  6/12Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and there are rumours over his love life.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 1, The Quality of Life
  4/6Alistair moves to the countryside to be with his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow?
12. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend are hit by a stream of unplanned visitors.
13. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Disappearances
  By KJ Orr. Reinvention and disguise offer a retired professional another way to be.
2. 06:30
  The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
  Phill Jupitus follows the ensemble of ukulele players who command a cult following.
3. 07:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
4. 07:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Toughest Test
  It's Ashes time - again. Is Dave Podmore's reign as England's anti-hero finally over?
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/14Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Damages
  6/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the quirky debating game.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  4/8Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.
9. 10:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 7
  7/12Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.
10. 11:00
  Modern Welsh Voices—The Abergorki Long Veg Growing Society
  5/5By Rachel Tresize. Selwyn's life begins to unravel when his cucumbers do not win a contest
11. 11:15
  Paul Farley - The English Civil War
  A cavalier walks into a market. Is he the real thing or is his battle a modern matter?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/14Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Damages
  6/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?
3. 13:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Disappearances
  By KJ Orr. Reinvention and disguise offer a retired professional another way to be.
4. 13:30
  The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
  Phill Jupitus follows the ensemble of ukulele players who command a cult following.
5. 14:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 10
  10/10The darkest hour, and Anna's family huddle together for warmth as temperatures plummet.
6. 14:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—9. The Nelson Effect
  The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.
7. 14:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 15
  15/15Lydia finds a body. Headmistress Sarah Burton must make some decisions.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 5
  5/5Rupert Everett's US sitcom, Mr Ambassador, is finally filmed in front of a live audience.
9. 15:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 7
  7/12Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the quirky debating game.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  4/8Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.
12. 17:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
13. 17:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Toughest Test
  It's Ashes time - again. Is Dave Podmore's reign as England's anti-hero finally over?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—All the Time in the World
  Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—La Boheme
  Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/14Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Special Damages
  6/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?
5. 20:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Disappearances
  By KJ Orr. Reinvention and disguise offer a retired professional another way to be.
6. 20:30
  The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
  Phill Jupitus follows the ensemble of ukulele players who command a cult following.
7. 21:00
  Modern Welsh Voices—The Abergorki Long Veg Growing Society
  5/5By Rachel Tresize. Selwyn's life begins to unravel when his cucumbers do not win a contest
8. 21:15
  Paul Farley - The English Civil War
  A cavalier walks into a market. Is he the real thing or is his battle a modern matter?
9. 22:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Toughest Test
  It's Ashes time - again. Is Dave Podmore's reign as England's anti-hero finally over?
10. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death
  2/4The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Emma Sidi 1/3
  Arthur Smith chats to Emma Sidi.
12. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, First Impressions
  2/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.
13. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 3, Secrets and Lies
  6/6War is now only two days away. Maybe three if it's wet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—All the Time in the World
  Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—La Boheme
  Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.
3. 01:00
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2016, Disappearances
  By KJ Orr. Reinvention and disguise offer a retired professional another way to be.
4. 01:30
  The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
  Phill Jupitus follows the ensemble of ukulele players who command a cult following.
5. 02:00
  Helen Dunmore - The Siege—Episode 10
  10/10The darkest hour, and Anna's family huddle together for warmth as temperatures plummet.
6. 02:15
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—9. The Nelson Effect
  The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.
7. 02:30
  Winifred Holtby - South Riding—Episode 15
  15/15Lydia finds a body. Headmistress Sarah Burton must make some decisions.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 5
  5/5Rupert Everett's US sitcom, Mr Ambassador, is finally filmed in front of a live audience.
9. 03:00
  Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers—Episode 7
  7/12Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the quirky debating game.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  4/8Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.
12. 05:00
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
13. 05:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Toughest Test
  It's Ashes time - again. Is Dave Podmore's reign as England's anti-hero finally over?

Saturday 16 September 2017