BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 5 June 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Playing With Fire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  A Frenchman joins a group of friends at a séance - and conducts a dangerous experiment.
2. 00:15
  RD Wingfield—The Cellar
  Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
3. 00:30
  Bookclub at 20—Sebastian Faulks on Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things
  1/5Sebastian Faulks talks about being Bookclub's first ever author in 1998.
4. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—1. The Kind Man
  1/6Steve Gardiner arrives in a Scottish seaside resort under threat from a serial killer.
5. 01:30
  Be My Guest—Patrick Cargill
  The TV sitcom star offers highlights of his acting career and some favourite songs.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 1
  1/5After becoming friends with Percy Washington at school, John Unger is embroiled in secret.
7. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Cycling Soldiers
  6/10How the bicycle was used in war, when thousands signed up to join cyclist battalions.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 1
  1/5Eight years ago an avalanche took the children of Rosscoille. Now one of them has returned
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 1
  1/5The remarkable story behind the only fragment of parchment to bear Cleopatra's signature.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Arnold Bennett - The Grand Babylon Hotel, Episode 1
  1/2An American tycoon buys a hotel and is cast into a world of Edwardian espionage and murder
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—19/08/2013
  Guests this week are Jenni Murray, Matt Barbet, David Wood and Katharine Whitehorn.
12. 04:30
  Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
  5/6Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Coping With Urges
  4/6Rosie fancies a dishy French estate agent, but Nancy reckons she saw him first.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 3
  3/6Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
2. 06:30
  The Balancing Bluebottle
  Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost
  1/10The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  6/6Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
5. 08:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jean expands her business and Lionel hears unexpected news from America.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Postal Disorder
  The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 8
  8/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, The Spy Who Laughed Me
  4/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of treason back in 1945.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Arnold Bennett - The Grand Babylon Hotel, Episode 2
  2/2The American tycoon is thrown into a world of intrigue, espionage and murder.
10. 11:00
  Food Chains—Chocolate for Later
  1/3By Helen Dunmore. Marion is used to long-haul flights, but never gets used to the food.
11. 11:15
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jean expands her business and Lionel hears unexpected news from America.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Postal Disorder
  The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver?
3. 13:00
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
4. 13:30
  The Balancing Bluebottle
  Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 2
  2/5John Unger discovers the extraordinary origins of Percy Washington's family wealth.
6. 14:15
  On Your Bike—Between the Wars
  7/10How mass produced bicycles brought freedom of the road to the working classes in the 1930s
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 2
  2/5The village of Rosscoille is struggling with Cormick's impossible discovery.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 2
  2/5Peter traces his interest in Cleopatra by looking himself up in the Alexandria library.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Arnold Bennett - The Grand Babylon Hotel, Episode 2
  2/2The American tycoon is thrown into a world of intrigue, espionage and murder.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd invites Kevin Eldon, John Ronson and Richard Wiseman to add to the collection.
11. 16:30
  King Street Junior—Series 10, Proposals
  1/6A new school year brings campaigning teachers, and congratulations may be in order.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost
  1/10The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
13. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  6/6Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Philip Levene - The Invader
  Edmund Stanway is a sensitive man, until he is forced into committing a terrible act.
2. 18:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—1. The Sweet Singers
  A trip to a university golfing competition has unusual consequences for two professors.
3. 18:30
  Bookclub at 20—Naomi Alderman on Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  2/5Naomi Alderman discusses her own appearance on Bookclub and her favourite from the archive
4. 19:00
  As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Jean expands her business and Lionel hears unexpected news from America.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Postal Disorder
  The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver?
6. 20:00
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
7. 20:30
  The Balancing Bluebottle
  Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
8. 21:00
  Food Chains—Chocolate for Later
  1/3By Helen Dunmore. Marion is used to long-haul flights, but never gets used to the food.
9. 21:15
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
  1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
10. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  6/6Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
11. 22:30
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Ruth Madoc ruffles some presenter feathers on the TV shopping channel.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Felicity Ward 1/2
  Rob Deering is joined by Aussie comedian Felicity Ward.
13. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sam is getting wed to Eirwen, while Lord Darkness and Kreech try for a baby.
14. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Philip Levene - The Invader
  Edmund Stanway is a sensitive man, until he is forced into committing a terrible act.
2. 00:15
  The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—1. The Sweet Singers
  A trip to a university golfing competition has unusual consequences for two professors.
3. 00:30
  Bookclub at 20—Naomi Alderman on Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  2/5Naomi Alderman discusses her own appearance on Bookclub and her favourite from the archive
4. 01:00
  The Candle of Darkness—2. The Voice
  2/6Steve Gardiner is drawn into the search for seaside serial killer dubbed 'The Kind Man'.
5. 01:30
  The Balancing Bluebottle
  Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 2
  2/5John Unger discovers the extraordinary origins of Percy Washington's family wealth.
7. 02:15
  On Your Bike—Between the Wars
  7/10How mass produced bicycles brought freedom of the road to the working classes in the 1930s
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 2
  2/5The village of Rosscoille is struggling with Cormick's impossible discovery.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 2
  2/5Peter traces his interest in Cleopatra by looking himself up in the Alexandria library.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Arnold Bennett - The Grand Babylon Hotel, Episode 2
  2/2The American tycoon is thrown into a world of intrigue, espionage and murder.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd invites Kevin Eldon, John Ronson and Richard Wiseman to add to the collection.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 10, Proposals
  1/6A new school year brings campaigning teachers, and congratulations may be in order.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost
  1/10The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
14. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  6/6Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!

Wednesday 6 June 2018