BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 4 April 2016

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jane Beeson - The House at Tinner's Tor
  A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home.
2. 00:45
  Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
  Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
3. 01:00
  The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth (Omnibus)
  Nigel's guided tour of the utter shambles that is St Custards.
4. 02:15
  Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 3. Gorges and Medicine
  3/5Roger travels to Chongqing to see its new museums.
5. 02:30
  Hot Milk: Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Dr Gomes insists that Sophia's mother, Rose, gives up all her medication.
6. 03:45
  Crumbs by Michelene Wandor
  Her husband's adultery should mark the end of their marriage. But life isn't so simple.
7. 04:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession
  A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Ko Un - The People's Poet of Korea
  Daljit Nagra looks abroad for inspiration and introduces Ko Un - People's Poet of Korea.
9. 05:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, On Your Wedding Day
  6/6Harvey is excited as wedding bells are in the air for his daughter, Charlie.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
2. 06:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
3. 07:00
  Trapped—Series 1, Sow Cottage
  3/6Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers
  24/26Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
  With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
8. 09:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Emergency
  5/9It's decision time for Miss Lewis and student Adam's home life causes concern.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 1
  1/3Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret.
10. 11:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Sleeping Man
  1/5Two young teenagers look after a sick man through the night.
11. 11:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Looks Like Rain
  Following their mother's funeral, Joyce and Stan unearth some dodgy family secrets.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers
  24/26Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
3. 13:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
4. 13:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Bitter Pill
  6/10Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock of Gibraltar.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Felons and Oddfellows
  6/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores friendship and self-help among the 19th-century poor.
7. 14:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—1. Pregnant
  1/10In a squalid bedsit, single and pregnant Jane battles personal and social prejudices.
8. 14:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
  1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 1
  1/3Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret.
10. 16:00
  Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
  With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
11. 16:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Emergency
  5/9It's decision time for Miss Lewis and student Adam's home life causes concern.
12. 17:00
  Trapped—Series 1, Sow Cottage
  3/6Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks
  1/5Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls.
2. 18:15
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—1. Night Fears
  1/5A nightwatchman takes on a new job, but is he prepared for anyone he might meet?
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Hanif Kureishi & Jonathan Dimbleby
  Louise Doughty is joined by Hanif Kureishi and Jonathan Dimbleby.
4. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers
  24/26Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.
5. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 17/02/1985
  Les Dawson and friends end up in a Southfork soap, and a version of Whispering Grass.
6. 20:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
7. 20:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
8. 21:00
  Tove Jansson - The Listener—The Sleeping Man
  1/5Two young teenagers look after a sick man through the night.
9. 21:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Looks Like Rain
  Following their mother's funeral, Joyce and Stan unearth some dodgy family secrets.
10. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.
11. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Benjamin Zephaniah
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke invites poet Benjamin Zephaniah to try new experiences.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/04/2016
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Jocelyn Jee Esien.
13. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
14. 23:30
  Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The Questers are welcomed by the White Wizard, the nicest man in the whole of Lower Earth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks
  1/5Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls.
2. 00:15
  Short Stories by LP Hartley—1. Night Fears
  1/5A nightwatchman takes on a new job, but is he prepared for anyone he might meet?
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Hanif Kureishi & Jonathan Dimbleby
  Louise Doughty is joined by Hanif Kureishi and Jonathan Dimbleby.(R)
4. 01:00
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
5. 01:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Bitter Pill
  6/10Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock of Gibraltar.
7. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Felons and Oddfellows
  6/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores friendship and self-help among the 19th-century poor.
8. 02:30
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—1. Pregnant
  1/10In a squalid bedsit, single and pregnant Jane battles personal and social prejudices.
9. 02:45
  Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
  1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 1
  1/3Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
  With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Emergency
  5/9It's decision time for Miss Lewis and student Adam's home life causes concern.
13. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, Sow Cottage
  3/6Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar.

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