BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 31 October 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Tomb by HP Lovecraft
  The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Ronan Bennett and Barbara Trapido
  Ronan Bennett and Barbara Trapido discuss three of their favourite paperbacks.(R)
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1, Shoscombe Old Place
  6/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates odd events at a racing stable.
4. 01:30
  Blues Run the Game
  Laura Barton tells the poignant story of singer-songwriter Jackson C Frank.
5. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—11. Conscience
  11/15Will Jane listen to her conscience and make a decision to the cost of her own happiness?
6. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Sky's the Limit
  1/30Astronomer Heather Couper charts the history of our growing understanding of the universe.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 1
  1/10Vic Brown is infatuated with work colleague Ingrid, but how will he break the ice?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 1
  1/5Michael's family has always struggled to tame the motorcar, often with hilarious results.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker
  1/2Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 2
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
11. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster
  4/6The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast.
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, Ardour
  3/6Barmaid Irene has an ulterior motive when matchmaking on the Scottish island.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
2. 06:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
3. 07:00
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—How Now Brown Cow
  The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 21, Episode 8
  8/8Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version.
8. 09:45
  Paperback Hell—Series 1, Shopping For Mr Wrong by Romany Cleff
  3/4Tale of a singleton who wants to be swept off her feet.
9. 10:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
10. 11:00
  New Irish Writing—Tickles
  1/4Visiting his mother who is suffering from dementia, a son makes an unexpected connection.
11. 11:15
  Tommies—Tommies - Series 5, 25 November 1916
  3/5After the horrors of the Somme, Mickey Bliss is drawn into the shady world of intelligence
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—How Now Brown Cow
  The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
4. 13:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
5. 14:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—12. New Friends
  12/15Having left Thornfield Hall, can Jane make new friends and begin a new life?
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Cathedrals of the Cosmos
  2/30Astronomer Heather Couper on the importance of the sun to ancient agrarian society.
7. 14:30
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 2
  2/10Vic's second date with Ingrid doesn't go well. Is their romance doomed before it starts?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 2
  2/5Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors.
9. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment.
12. 17:00
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
13. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Microcosm by JC Wilsher
  An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern.
2. 18:15
  Basil Copper - The Candle in the Skull
  Martin's plan to dispose of his wife goes awry, but his daughter gets a Halloween treat.
3. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Sheila Steafel
  The actress recalls her stage, film and TV career and working with David Frost.
4. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—How Now Brown Cow
  The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
7. 20:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
8. 21:00
  New Irish Writing—Tickles
  1/4Visiting his mother who is suffering from dementia, a son makes an unexpected connection.
9. 21:15
  Tommies—Tommies - Series 5, 25 November 1916
  3/5After the horrors of the Somme, Mickey Bliss is drawn into the shady world of intelligence
10. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.
11. 22:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, Valentine's Day
  2/6Damien is banned from the kitchen so that Anthony can cook up a Valentine's Day meal.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Yvette Fielding & Glen Hunt 1/2
  Halloween Special. Diane Morgan chats to ghost hunters Glen Hunt and Yvette Fielding.
13. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 4, McGurk Runs the Shop
  2/6Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 3, Loneliness Is a Crowded Head
  2/6Life outside hospital is a little fraught for Ben. Luckily he finds an island refuge.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Microcosm by JC Wilsher
  An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern.
2. 00:15
  Basil Copper - The Candle in the Skull
  Martin's plan to dispose of his wife goes awry, but his daughter gets a Halloween treat.
3. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Sheila Steafel
  The actress recalls her stage, film and TV career and working with David Frost.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
5. 01:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
6. 02:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—12. New Friends
  12/15Having left Thornfield Hall, can Jane make new friends and begin a new life?
7. 02:15
  Cosmic Quest—Cathedrals of the Cosmos
  2/30Astronomer Heather Couper on the importance of the sun to ancient agrarian society.
8. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 2
  2/10Vic's second date with Ingrid doesn't go well. Is their romance doomed before it starts?
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 2
  2/5Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors.
10. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
11. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment.
13. 05:00
  One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
  4/4Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
14. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van
  1/7Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.

Wednesday 1 November 2017