BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 5 May 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Family Album
  The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
2. 00:30
  Bradbury 13—The Screaming Woman
  Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Psychologists, Dorothy Rowe
  From Ella Fitzgerald to Franz Schubert, the psychologist shares her castaway choices.
4. 01:45
  Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
  3/3Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
6. 02:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 04/06/1959
  Host Kenneth Horne has talks at the BBC, and a celebration of the great British summer.
7. 03:00
  To the Manor Born—The Honours List
  9/10With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.
8. 03:30
  Stephen Gallagher - Chimera
  Brutal killings at the isolated and secretive Jenner Clinic spark a government hush up.
9. 05:00
  Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 1
  1/4Dinah joins a new foster family, and finds some unusual goings-on at her new school.
10. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 1
  1/4The adventures of an incredible shrinking woman who's always in trouble.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
2. 06:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 1
  1/5Unassuming engineer Mr Graham runs for his life across war-torn Europe.
3. 07:00
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
5. 08:00
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
6. 08:30
  The Navy Lark—Opportunity Knockers
  Will a star be born? The crew audition for a talent contest aboard HMS Troutbridge.
7. 09:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Catchment if You Can
  1/6Sandy's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.
8. 09:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer
  4/6The comedian meets the political satirist and voice of The Simpsons.
9. 10:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 11:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Paul Merton, Gerald Scarfe, Jo Nesbø, Clare Grogan, Bob Log III, Tinariwen
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Opportunity Knockers
  Will a star be born? The crew audition for a talent contest aboard HMS Troutbridge.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
4. 13:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 1
  1/5Unassuming engineer Mr Graham runs for his life across war-torn Europe.
5. 14:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—6. Captivated
  6/10As Harriet and Philip arrive to rescue Lilia's son, Philip becomes captivated by Italy.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Census of 1841; Phytophthora Infestans
  91/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 6
  6/10An urgent letter to Rochester casts doubt on his wife's character. Prequel to Jane Eyre.
8. 14:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 1
  1/5Biography of the prostitute who became the mistress of Lord Nelson, despite humble origins
9. 15:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—05/05/2014
  Mel gets to grips with stone skimming and indulges in beetlemania with some naturalists.
11. 17:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
12. 17:30
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Catchment if You Can
  1/6Sandy's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Edwina Currie and Terry Wogan
  Terry and Edwina discuss books by Frank McCourt, William Trevor and Garrison Keillor.
3. 19:00
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
4. 19:30
  The Navy Lark—Opportunity Knockers
  Will a star be born? The crew audition for a talent contest aboard HMS Troutbridge.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
6. 20:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 1
  1/5Unassuming engineer Mr Graham runs for his life across war-torn Europe.
7. 21:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Paul Merton, Gerald Scarfe, Jo Nesbø, Clare Grogan, Bob Log III, Tinariwen
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
10. 22:30
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 10
  10/12Lou Sanders, Brett Goldstein and Mark Simmons perform comedy in a cave.
11. 22:35
  Chain Reaction—Series 6, Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer
  4/6The comedian meets the political satirist and voice of The Simpsons.
12. 23:05
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 11
  11/12Isy Suttie takes part in the interactive theatre experience of Hurtling.
13. 23:10
  The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2014
  BBC Radio 4 Extra brings you brand new stand-up from the 2014 Mach Comedy Festival.
14. 23:40
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2014, Episode 12
  12/12Arthur Smith and Holly Burn visit the comedy art exhibition at Machynlleth.
15. 23:45
  Julian Fox: On a Lonely Planet—Edinburgh
  4/4Travel show host Julian finally leaves London on a cheap flight to Scotland.
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Late
1. 00:00
  EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—6. Captivated
  6/10As Harriet and Philip arrive to rescue Lilia's son, Philip becomes captivated by Italy.
2. 00:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Census of 1841; Phytophthora Infestans
  91/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
3. 00:30
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
4. 00:45
  England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton—Episode 1
  1/5Biography of the prostitute who became the mistress of Lord Nelson, despite humble origins
5. 01:00
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Catchment if You Can
  1/6Sandy's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Edwina Currie and Terry Wogan
  Terry and Edwina discuss books by Frank McCourt, William Trevor and Garrison Keillor.(R)
7. 02:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
8. 02:30
  Eric Ambler - Journey Into Fear—Episode 1
  1/5Unassuming engineer Mr Graham runs for his life across war-torn Europe.
9. 03:00
  Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
  Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
10. 04:00
  William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
  The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Paul Merton, Gerald Scarfe, Jo Nesbø, Clare Grogan, Bob Log III, Tinariwen
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 4. Birth and Death
  4/6The GP's modernisation upsets Cameron, as Mrs Todd's condition worsens.
13. 05:30
  Double Science—Real Ale
  3/6A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.

Tuesday 6 May 2014