BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 14 July 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
  5/10On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Eliza and Martin Carthy (B-Side)
  8/10Eliza and Martin Carthy answer audience questions about her album and their work together.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 6. The Match
  6/6The GP is serving for a love match, but who will be his doubles partner?
4. 01:30
  Composing LA
  How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
5. 02:00
  Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 5
  5/10Meena's mother finally gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita.
6. 02:15
  Sport and the British—Beating Us at Our Own Game
  25/30Clare Balding takes a look at Britain's most successful export ever - football.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Has Madame Frabelle discovered Edith's secret love for Aylmer?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 5
  5/5A final tour with Dawn and some unexpected news.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 4, Relative Movement
  2/8With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.
12. 05:00
  London Calling—In the Beginning
  1/4Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.
13. 05:30
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance
  At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.
2. 07:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It'll Be Alright on the Night
  2/6Michael Bentine entertains with tales about hazards of live TV and working with animals.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Captive Media: The Story of Patty Hearst
  How the kidnapping of a newspaper heiress captivated and transformed the American media.
4. 09:00
  Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs
  Jimmy Cricket to The Grumblweeds. Favourite comedies of legendary BBC producer Mike Craig.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.
2. 12:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, Mr Foster's Good Fairy
  5/5Cyril Foster harbours dark secrets, but he is offered a way out in a most unlikely manner.
3. 13:00
  AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 3
  Dr Denny has new a job in a larger town, and he wants his friend Manson to join him.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Imtiaz Dharker
  Imtiaz Dharker chooses Babu Samjho Ishare sung by Kishore Kumar and Heroes by David Bowie.
5. 14:15
  Sounds Natural—Norman Thelwell
  Cartoonist Norman Thelwell discusses kingfishers, water voles and a walnut tree.
6. 14:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—12. Flaming Fosdykes
  "We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Captive Media: The Story of Patty Hearst
  How the kidnapping of a newspaper heiress captivated and transformed the American media.
8. 16:00
  Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance
  At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.
9. 17:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It'll Be Alright on the Night
  2/6Michael Bentine entertains with tales about hazards of live TV and working with animals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Valley of Trelamia by Peter Redgrove
  A writer of books about unusual phenomena turns his attention to Cornwall’s Celtic past.
2. 18:45
  The Amorous Ghost by Enid Bagnold
  Mr Templeman's wife is away, but it seems someone is sleeping in her nightgowns.
3. 19:00
  Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs
  Jimmy Cricket to The Grumblweeds. Favourite comedies of legendary BBC producer Mike Craig.
4. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beautiful England
  2/6As Satan sets out to prove England is the worst nation, Scumspawn tackles a lager lout.
5. 22:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—Stan Freberg
  1/4American satirist and comedian Stan Freberg performs at London's Comedy Store.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Keyworth. 2/2
  Arthur Smith talks to Sarah Keyworth.
7. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Tommy Cockles
  5/6Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when Mallard manager Ron has no idea who he is
8. 23:30
  Little Britain—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Back where it started out, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Valley of Trelamia by Peter Redgrove
  A writer of books about unusual phenomena turns his attention to Cornwall’s Celtic past.
2. 00:45
  The Amorous Ghost by Enid Bagnold
  Mr Templeman's wife is away, but it seems someone is sleeping in her nightgowns.
3. 01:00
  AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 3
  Dr Denny has new a job in a larger town, and he wants his friend Manson to join him.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Imtiaz Dharker
  Imtiaz Dharker chooses Babu Samjho Ishare sung by Kishore Kumar and Heroes by David Bowie.
5. 02:15
  Sounds Natural—Norman Thelwell
  Cartoonist Norman Thelwell discusses kingfishers, water voles and a walnut tree.
6. 02:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—12. Flaming Fosdykes
  "We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes.".
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Captive Media: The Story of Patty Hearst
  How the kidnapping of a newspaper heiress captivated and transformed the American media.
8. 04:00
  Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance
  At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.
9. 05:30
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It'll Be Alright on the Night
  2/6Michael Bentine entertains with tales about hazards of live TV and working with animals.

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