BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 16 June 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, A Shard of Ice 1/2
  5/10The Doctor is reunited with Captain Yates, as they search for the lost TARDIS components.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Mike Scott & Steve Wickham of the Waterboys (the B-Side)
  4/10Mike Scott and Steve Wickham answer audience questions about Fisherman's Blues.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Clouds of Witness, 4. Mary Quite Contrary
  4/8There's mystery over Mary's illness, and the sleuth discovers more about his sister's past
4. 01:30
  No Brakes, No Fear
  An insight into the intoxicating thrills of British motorcycle speedway with Michael Lee.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ross Raisin - Waterline, Episode 5
  5/10Mick's new life down in London begins with a gruelling job at a London airport.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—The Making of Men
  5/30Clare visits Rugby School to discover why it produced men fit to run the empire.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort, Episode 5
  5/10In 1913 Paris, Adele Roux begins a dizzying affair with her mistress.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Cooked Seed, Episode 5
  5/5Anchee Min begins to live the American dream the hard way, and finally finds her voice.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—23-27 April 1918
  A general strike was held in Dublin in protest against plans for Irish conscription.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
11. 04:30
  Chambers—Series 3, A Pain in the Back
  2/4Fuller-Carp is distracted by an alluring client, and Ruth babysits an electronic pet.
12. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Spring
  1/4Featuring flowers and animals in springtime, spring elections and tips for spring cleaning
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 1
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ian Rankin - The Serpent's Back
  Mr Cullender tracks a double murderer in 18th-century Edinburgh. With Alexander Morton.
2. 07:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Desire for a Facade
  8/101967-1969: The actor works non-stop until his agent recommends a holiday.
3. 07:50
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
4. 08:00
  Archive on 4—The 1981 Ashes
  Mike Brearley tells the story of one of the most remarkable summers of cricket ever seen.
5. 09:00
  Not The World Cup in Brazil
  Has football saved the human species? Steve Lamacq & Robin Ince kick some ideas about.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Finger of Fate
  1/5Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet, but fate has other plans.
2. 12:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.
3. 13:00
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1 (Omnibus)
  Can 14-year-old Amelia prevent the break-up of her family with her weekly meetings?
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Robbie Savage
  Footy star Robbie Savage chooses Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Robbie Williams.
5. 14:15
  Sounds Natural—Nigel Stock
  The actor shares his passion for wildlife, including a Slavonian grebe and Fred the coypu.
6. 14:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—8. Stranglers in the Night
  Believing his son Albert to be the Salford Strangler, Jos takes the law into his own hands
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—The 1981 Ashes
  Mike Brearley tells the story of one of the most remarkable summers of cricket ever seen.
8. 16:00
  Ian Rankin - The Serpent's Back
  Mr Cullender tracks a double murderer in 18th-century Edinburgh. With Alexander Morton.
9. 17:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Desire for a Facade
  8/101967-1969: The actor works non-stop until his agent recommends a holiday.
10. 17:50
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Zone—Episode 2
  2/2Turner is caught in a corrupt world where power lies in blood and body parts.
2. 18:45
  The Pond by Nigel Kneale
  A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.
3. 19:00
  Not The World Cup in Brazil
  Has football saved the human species? Steve Lamacq & Robin Ince kick some ideas about.
4. 22:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The sinister ringmaster presents a bizarre and hilarious world of sketches and characters.
5. 22:30
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
  2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
6. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Geoffrey Allerton
  1/6Yorkshire's acclaimed poet performs at the Mallard Theatre and struggles to get a hot meal
7. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 1, Britt Ekland
  5/5New age DIY, and Sinatra sings punk. With special guest Britt Ekland.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Zone—Episode 2
  2/2Turner is caught in a corrupt world where power lies in blood and body parts.
2. 00:45
  The Pond by Nigel Kneale
  A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.
3. 01:00
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 1 (Omnibus)
  Can 14-year-old Amelia prevent the break-up of her family with her weekly meetings?
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Robbie Savage
  Footy star Robbie Savage chooses Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Robbie Williams.
5. 02:15
  Sounds Natural—Nigel Stock
  The actor shares his passion for wildlife, including a Slavonian grebe and Fred the coypu.
6. 02:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—8. Stranglers in the Night
  Believing his son Albert to be the Salford Strangler, Jos takes the law into his own hands
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—The 1981 Ashes
  Mike Brearley tells the story of one of the most remarkable summers of cricket ever seen.
8. 04:00
  Ian Rankin - The Serpent's Back
  Mr Cullender tracks a double murderer in 18th-century Edinburgh. With Alexander Morton.
9. 05:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Desire for a Facade
  8/101967-1969: The actor works non-stop until his agent recommends a holiday.
10. 05:50
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
  The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.

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