BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 16 September 2017

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Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Maxim Gorky - The Old Man
  A successful builder's life is shattered by an old man from his past.
2. 07:30
  The Art of Monarchy—Legacy
  8/8Will Gompertz examines how the monarchy has dealt with a series of dynastic crises.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—The Interviewer Stole the Show
  Lynn Barber, doyenne of the print interview, traces how the interviewer has taken charge.
4. 09:00
  4 Extra at Bletchley Park
  Maggie Philbin traces the remarkable history of IT through the BBC sound archives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Winston—Series 1, A Happy Family
  1/6A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
3. 13:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 9 Omnibus
  The couple with learning disabilities now have a baby, and life will never be the same.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Roy Hudd
  The comedian and actor chooses classics by Harry Dacre and Chas & Dave.
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Northumberland
  4/9Pam learns about the gardens of Alnwick Castle and the rituals of cattle of Chillingham.
6. 14:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee
  3/4Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—The Interviewer Stole the Show
  Lynn Barber, doyenne of the print interview, traces how the interviewer has taken charge.
8. 16:00
  Maxim Gorky - The Old Man
  A successful builder's life is shattered by an old man from his past.
9. 17:30
  The Art of Monarchy—Legacy
  8/8Will Gompertz examines how the monarchy has dealt with a series of dynastic crises.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 2, A Piano in the House
  1/16A man discovers that the power of music can have some unlikely effects.
2. 18:40
  James Follett - The Silent Vulcan—Episode 1
  1/8The town of Pentworth in Sussex remains cut off after a UFO crash landed.
3. 19:00
  4 Extra at Bletchley Park
  Maggie Philbin traces the remarkable history of IT through the BBC sound archives.
4. 22:00
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Violence
  6/6Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic exploration of violence.
5. 22:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Money
  4/6The award-winning comic adds up the cost of living and luxury.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Emma Sidi 2/3
  Arthur Smith chats again to Emma Sidi.
7. 23:00
  Hardeep at The Stand—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Comedy and chat featuring Teddy, Tiffany Stephenson, Matt Winning and Gareth Waugh.
8. 23:15
  Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 1, Duvet Control
  2/2The battle of the sexes rages over cold feet and tog ratings.
9. 23:30
  Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Diane, Joe and David go on the run around BBC Radio 4.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 2, A Piano in the House
  1/16A man discovers that the power of music can have some unlikely effects.
2. 00:40
  James Follett - The Silent Vulcan—Episode 1
  1/8The town of Pentworth in Sussex remains cut off after a UFO crash landed.
3. 01:00
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—Series 9 Omnibus
  The couple with learning disabilities now have a baby, and life will never be the same.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Roy Hudd
  The comedian and actor chooses classics by Harry Dacre and Chas & Dave.
5. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Northumberland
  4/9Pam learns about the gardens of Alnwick Castle and the rituals of cattle of Chillingham.
6. 02:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee
  3/4Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—The Interviewer Stole the Show
  Lynn Barber, doyenne of the print interview, traces how the interviewer has taken charge.
8. 04:00
  Maxim Gorky - The Old Man
  A successful builder's life is shattered by an old man from his past.
9. 05:30
  The Art of Monarchy—Legacy
  8/8Will Gompertz examines how the monarchy has dealt with a series of dynastic crises.

Sunday 17 September 2017