BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 8 August 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
2. 00:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Brevity
  2/4Stephen Fry peers at the tiny facets of linguistic brevity in telegrams, lyrics and poems.
3. 01:00
  The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 1, The Dead Candidate
  5/8Harry Lime tries to go straight, but ends up embroiled in a dictatorship's shenanigans.
4. 01:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Beverley Knight
  The singer chooses 'Touch the Hem of His Garment' and 'A Change Gonna Come' by Sam Cooke.
5. 01:30
  Percy Edwards Showdown
  David Attenborough hosts a documentary game-show about the bird impersonator.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 5
  5/10The weekend is approaching, together with the anniversary of Esther's husband's death.
7. 02:15
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Funeral Directors
  5/5Funeral directors discuss our changing ideas about respect for the dead.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 20
  20/20The Guides' heroic last stand in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash.
9. 02:45
  Nella Last's Peace: Housewife 49—Episode 5
  5/5In 1947's winter, the housewife looks back and ponders the next generation's prospects.
10. 03:00
  Herman Melville - Moby Dick—Episode 2
  2/2Fedullah's prophecy is revealed, as Captain Ahab's pursuit reaches a terrifying climax.
11. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
12. 04:30
  Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford
  3/6Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires.
13. 05:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
14. 05:30
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Natalie Haynes, Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith and Paul Sinha vie for wordy supremacy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Georgette Heyer - Regency Buck
  Judith Taverner defies brawling Regency London to make her claim on 'high society'.
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
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Sir Jonathan Miller
  From Beyond the Fringe to atheism, Sir Jonathan Miller relives his life in sound.
4. 09:00
  Up the Workers
  Nick Baker immerses himself in the working world, from ad managers to madder office perks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hello Cheeky—From 14/04/1973
  Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches.
2. 12:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Families' Day
  11/20As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives to see his brother, the 'captain'!
3. 13:00
  Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater (Omnibus)
  Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Alex Polizzi
  Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
5. 14:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—RD Laing
  A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
6. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Sir Jonathan Miller
  From Beyond the Fringe to atheism, Sir Jonathan Miller relives his life in sound.
7. 16:00
  Georgette Heyer - Regency Buck
  Judith Taverner defies brawling Regency London to make her claim on 'high society'.
8. 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
  Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
  1/6Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
2. 18:30
  Atomic Tales—Their Gaze Was Green
  1/6Space heroes Jack and Chip tackle green Venusian terrorists. 1950s American sci-fi spoof.
3. 19:00
  Up the Workers
  Nick Baker immerses himself in the working world, from ad managers to madder office perks.
4. 22:00
  Hardeep at The Stand—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke.
5. 22:15
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Stress
  6/6The comedian muses on coping strategies and how stressful this series was to make.
6. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions
7. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—08/08/2015
  Arthur Smith is joined by Jess Robinson and Kirsty Newton.
8. 23:00
  Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 6
  6/6Last hurrah for the Che Guevara of radio, with contraband comedy, music and Mark E Smith.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
  1/6Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
2. 00:30
  Atomic Tales—Their Gaze Was Green
  1/6Space heroes Jack and Chip tackle green Venusian terrorists. 1950s American sci-fi spoof.
3. 01:00
  Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater (Omnibus)
  Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Alex Polizzi
  Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
5. 02:15
  In the Psychiatrist's Chair—RD Laing
  A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
6. 03:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Sir Jonathan Miller
  From Beyond the Fringe to atheism, Sir Jonathan Miller relives his life in sound.
7. 04:00
  Georgette Heyer - Regency Buck
  Judith Taverner defies brawling Regency London to make her claim on 'high society'.
8. 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.

Sunday 9 August 2015