BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 November 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 1
  1/7Adrian Mole starts the new year with a huge spot on his chin.
2. 00:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 1
  1/5The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email
  1/10The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel
  1/9On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
  2/6Rock music's Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling
  Kit and Wendy discuss children's books by Philip Pullman, AA Milne and Richmal Crompton.
7. 02:00
  Sue Townsend - The Diary of Nigel Mole, aged 13 3/4
  The first incarnation of Sue Townsend's misunderstood schoolboy, before he became Adrian.
8. 02:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 1
  1/2Jarvis Cocker uncovers the birth and development of the fanzine.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The Princess in the Tower
  1/3A retired merchant embarks on an adventure leading him to a deserted Scottish house.
10. 04:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—Swallows
  A young Dublin surveyor meets a country policeman and their life choices are compared.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Mick Fleetwood, Matt Berry, Imtiaz Dharker, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, GoGo Penguin
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Recipe for Disaster
  5/8Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits.
13. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
  1/6Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
2. 06:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 2
  2/2Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
3. 07:00
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Longevity
  4/4Despite the obsession with trying to defy age, is there a case for not living too long?
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
  24/26Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
  3/6Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
  2/3Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
10. 11:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—The Stoat
  A man compares a stoat's quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his father.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, a Manager's Wife
  A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
  24/26Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
3. 13:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
  1/6Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
4. 13:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 2
  2/2Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 2
  2/7Adrian is heartbroken as new girl Pandora makes a beeline for his best friend.
6. 14:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
8. 14:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
  2/3Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Ellie Simmonds OBE and her Brilliant Bakes
  Mel Giedroyc celebrates the birthday of the Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
  5/13Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
12. 17:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
  The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
  24/26Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
  4/13Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
5. 20:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
  1/6Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
6. 20:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 2
  2/2Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
7. 21:00
  Ian McEwan - Atonement—Episode 2
  2/15Briony witnesses a meeting at the fountain, and the chocolate millionaire arrives.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, a Manager's Wife
  A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Longevity
  4/4Despite the obsession with trying to defy age, is there a case for not living too long?
10. 22:30
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Fearing unmarried registrars face redundancy in job cuts, Malcolm joins a dating website.
11. 23:00
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 4
  4/6Cinema trips, Jane Austen and a new posh British blockbuster.
12. 23:30
  Masala FM—Episode 6
  6/6It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 2
  2/7Adrian is heartbroken as new girl Pandora makes a beeline for his best friend.
2. 00:15
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
4. 00:45
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
5. 01:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
  The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
7. 02:00
  Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
  1/6Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
8. 02:30
  Zine Scene—Episode 2
  2/2Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
  2/3Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
10. 04:00
  Short Stories by John McGahern—The Stoat
  A man compares a stoat's quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his father.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, a Manager's Wife
  A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
  5/13Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
13. 05:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.

Wednesday 12 November 2014