BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 April 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 1
  1/4The Time Lord learns more about his dubious companion, the Nazi scientist.
2. 00:30
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
  2/3Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
  3/8Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
4. 01:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
  5/6The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
6. 02:30
  The Party Line—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6MP Duncan receives an attractive job offer. But will it tempt him away from Westminster?
7. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—The Disciplines of the War
  8/12Reynolds and Church see some unexpected faces in the midst of battle.
8. 04:00
  Red Herrings—Series 1, The Difference
  2/3An elderly lawyer reflects upon a troubling case from his past.
9. 04:15
  Matthew Solon - The Man Who Came Back
  The heroic Norwegian seamen and their vital wartime 'Shetland Bus' lifeline.
10. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Manchester Grammar School
  Manchester Grammar School welcomes Richard Stilgoe for his amusing look at education.
11. 05:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Visitor
  3/4Sex, politics and religion make for an awkward visit when an Israeli MP arrives.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
2. 06:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 4. A Case of Happy Endings
  4/4Setting out to track down a missing person, private eye Blackburn finds something more.
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
4. 07:30
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
  Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder
  A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
7. 09:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Deranged Botanist
  3/6The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. From 1999.
8. 09:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins tests Simon Pegg, Dan Antopolski, Peter Baynham and Armando Iannucci.
9. 10:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—The Man of Blood
  9/12Opposition mounts against the King, but is there enough support to depose him?
10. 11:00
  Red Herrings—Series 1, The Soothmoothers
  3/3Rivalry between three sexy travellers in Shetland sparks a local's imagination.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—David Nobbs - Silent Nights
  Gordon's hatred of noise is threatening his marriage. Stars Jonathan Coy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder
  A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
4. 13:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 4. A Case of Happy Endings
  4/4Setting out to track down a missing person, private eye Blackburn finds something more.
5. 14:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 19
  19/20Jem's mother is forced to testify against him, and there is no sign of a crucial witness.
6. 14:15
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 2
  2/10Tom Mangold investigates the iconic disappearance of the 'Star Tiger' flight in 1948.
7. 14:30
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 9
  9/12To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
8. 14:45
  Chinua Achebe - Things Fall Apart—Episode 4
  4/10Okonkwo's determination not to appear weak leads him to take part in a killing.
9. 15:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—The Man of Blood
  9/12Opposition mounts against the King, but is there enough support to depose him?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—04/04/2013
  Mel hears about the art of the harmonica, and discovers the musical heritage of tin mining
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
12. 17:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 2
  2/4The Time Lord transports his sinister companion to save a species from extinction.
2. 18:30
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder
  A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 19/05/1955
  Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right?
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
6. 20:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 4. A Case of Happy Endings
  4/4Setting out to track down a missing person, private eye Blackburn finds something more.
7. 21:00
  Red Herrings—Series 1, The Soothmoothers
  3/3Rivalry between three sexy travellers in Shetland sparks a local's imagination.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—David Nobbs - Silent Nights
  Gordon's hatred of noise is threatening his marriage. Stars Jonathan Coy.
9. 22:00
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
  Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
10. 22:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 2
  2/4Trying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/04/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Isy Suttie is joined by comedian Elis James
12. 23:00
  Deep Trouble—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Britain 2012. Nuclear submarine HMS Goliath is on patrol, minus a high-tech crew.
13. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 1, Tons of Storm Clouds
  4/6A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Survival of the Fittest, Episode 2
  2/4The Time Lord transports his sinister companion to save a species from extinction.
2. 00:30
  Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
  3/3The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
4. 01:30
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 4. A Case of Happy Endings
  4/4Setting out to track down a missing person, private eye Blackburn finds something more.
5. 02:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Deranged Botanist
  3/6The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. From 1999.
6. 02:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins tests Simon Pegg, Dan Antopolski, Peter Baynham and Armando Iannucci.
7. 03:00
  Don Taylor - God's Revolution—The Man of Blood
  9/12Opposition mounts against the King, but is there enough support to depose him?
8. 04:00
  Red Herrings—Series 1, The Soothmoothers
  3/3Rivalry between three sexy travellers in Shetland sparks a local's imagination.
9. 04:15
  Drama on 4—David Nobbs - Silent Nights
  Gordon's hatred of noise is threatening his marriage. Stars Jonathan Coy.
10. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
11. 05:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?

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