BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 May 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 2
  2/2A hunted motorist is forced to become the hunter in a deadly, primordial duel.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side)
  13/14Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle
  5/5Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead?
4. 01:30
  Mr Pollock's Theatres
  Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
5. 02:00
  Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 5
  5/15Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises?
6. 02:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed
  15/20The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag.
7. 02:30
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  5/5The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
8. 02:45
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  5/5Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
9. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
  2/2After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication
  4/8Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.
12. 05:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
13. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
2. 07:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre
  2/10Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent.
3. 07:50
  Ken Dodd on Shakespeare
  Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.
4. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Crime of the Century
  Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
5. 09:00
  Hackers And Humphreys All
  Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
3. 13:00
  Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2
  A rich aunt offers her niece wealth she risks losing if she marries the writer she loves.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Debbie Wiseman
  Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin.
5. 14:15
  With Great Pleasure—Jonathan Sacks
  Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares some of his favourite prose and poetry.
6. 14:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment
  The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Crime of the Century
  Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
8. 16:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
9. 17:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre
  2/10Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent.
10. 17:50
  Ken Dodd on Shakespeare
  Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hunger Again by Dermot Bolger
  A nuclear explosion's aftermath creates a lawless Ireland.
2. 19:00
  Hackers And Humphreys All
  Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.
3. 22:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, Another Country
  2/6The professor believes societies evolve and mature. Satan introduces him to Bill Clinton.
4. 22:30
  Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A cereal bar fills up scientist Ben's audio diary in the subantarctic.
5. 22:45
  Tina C—Tina C's State of the Union Tour, Paris
  2/6Can the global activist and country singing sensation learn the secrets of French cuisine?
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 2/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Neenan.
7. 23:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Colin Hoult plays ringmaster to a hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters.
8. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Christmas Party
  6/6The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hunger Again by Dermot Bolger
  A nuclear explosion's aftermath creates a lawless Ireland.
2. 01:00
  Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2
  A rich aunt offers her niece wealth she risks losing if she marries the writer she loves.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Debbie Wiseman
  Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin.
4. 02:15
  With Great Pleasure—Jonathan Sacks
  Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares some of his favourite prose and poetry.
5. 02:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment
  The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Crime of the Century
  Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
7. 04:00
  Jonathan Smith - Abandoned
  The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
8. 05:30
  Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre
  2/10Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent.
9. 05:50
  Ken Dodd on Shakespeare
  Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.

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