大象传媒

大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 2 January 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  The Lunar Effect—Scavengers
  
  4/5 By Dominic Power. Widow Lottie's odd encounter with a fox has a life-changing effect.
2. 00:15
  
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Illicit Guests
  
  14/30 Stories from adultery cases involving women sneaking lovers into the house.
3. 00:30
  
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 4
  
  4/10 Just as Anna's life looks set to begin with George, a surprise awaits him.
4. 00:45
  
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  
  4/5 A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
5. 01:00
  
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles.
6. 01:30
  
  Great Lives—Bob Marley
  
  Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.
7. 02:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 3
  
  3/4 In the city of the Citadel, novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
8. 02:30
  
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
9. 02:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Ophelia Dahl
  
  The charity organiser inherits Faure's Requiem, and passes on a Nina Simone blues classic.
10. 03:00
  
  Charles Dickens—The Chimes
  
  One New Year's Eve, the humble Trotty Veck learns the importance of love and hope.
11. 04:00
  
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Wings of Desire
  
  3/3 By Wim Wenders. The director on trying to capture all things ethereal with actors.
12. 04:15
  
  Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates
  
  Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre
13. 05:00
  
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In
  
  1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected
14. 05:30
  
  The Elephant Man—Age Concern
  
  7/8 With the big three-o looming, zookeeper Terry is desperate to recapture his youth.
15. 05:55
  
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Sensational Solution
  
  9/25 The Earthmen's ship is hit by the deadly putron ray. Can our hero find an antidote?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
2. 06:30
  
  Laughter Close To Tears
  
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
3. 07:00
  
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
  
  4/4 Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
4. 07:30
  
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
5. 08:00
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff
  
  13/16 The Lad is after a new home, but is it really the best idea to get Sid to build it?
6. 08:30
  
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
7. 09:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 6
  
  6/6 David Eagleman, Neil Gaiman and Sarah Millican add to the collection.
8. 09:30
  
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Boning Up on History
  
  5/6 Perkins wants to dig for post-war Britain, but the workmates decide to soil his plans.
9. 10:00
  
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Arrives
  
  1/6 Heir to crumbling stone and ancient ritual, the idiosyncratic life of Titus Groan begins.
10. 11:00
  
  Oscar Wilde—The Nightingale and the Rose
  
  A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love.
11. 11:15
  
  Bonnie Greer - Rosa Parks
  
  Arrested in Alabama over bus segregation, Rosa Park symbolised American Civil Rights.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff
  
  13/16 The Lad is after a new home, but is it really the best idea to get Sid to build it?
2. 12:30
  
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
3. 13:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
4. 13:30
  
  Laughter Close To Tears
  
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
5. 14:00
  
  The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
  
  5/5 By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
6. 14:15
  
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Violence
  
  15/30 Amanda Vickery reveals the dark side of private life, and how the home became a trap.
7. 14:30
  
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
  
  5/10 George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
8. 14:45
  
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—5. Adulation and Farewells
  
  5/5 Adulation and farewells for Britain's great novelist.
9. 15:00
  
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Arrives
  
  1/6 Heir to crumbling stone and ancient ritual, the idiosyncratic life of Titus Groan begins.
10. 16:00
  
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Joan Lingard, Bat Detectors and Toy Orchestras
  
  Mel Giedroyc searches for some spooky Scottish bats and makes music with old toys.
11. 17:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV and every other subject.
12. 17:30
  
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
  
  4/4 Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
13. 17:55
  
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  
  10/25 The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 6
  
  6/6 David Eagleman, Neil Gaiman and Sarah Millican add to the collection.
2. 18:30
  
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Quintin Jardine
  
  8/8 Crime writer Quintin Jardine tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
3. 19:00
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff
  
  13/16 The Lad is after a new home, but is it really the best idea to get Sid to build it?
4. 19:30
  
  The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
  
  A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
5. 20:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
6. 20:30
  
  Laughter Close To Tears
  
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
7. 21:00
  
  Oscar Wilde—The Nightingale and the Rose
  
  A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love.
8. 21:15
  
  Bonnie Greer - Rosa Parks
  
  Arrested in Alabama over bus segregation, Rosa Park symbolised American Civil Rights.
9. 22:00
  
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
10. 22:30
  
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Barbara Dickson
  
  1/6 Joining the Sheffield singer-songwriter on-air are Barbara Dickson and Bill Bailey.
11. 23:00
  
  Blue Jam—Series 2, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Cult dark comedy from the imagination of Chris Morris.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
  
  5/5 By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
2. 00:15
  
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Violence
  
  15/30 Amanda Vickery reveals the dark side of private life, and how the home became a trap.
3. 00:30
  
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
  
  5/10 George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
4. 00:45
  
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—5. Adulation and Farewells
  
  5/5 Adulation and farewells for Britain's great novelist.
5. 01:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 6
  
  6/6 David Eagleman, Neil Gaiman and Sarah Millican add to the collection.
6. 01:30
  
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Quintin Jardine
  
  8/8 Crime writer Quintin Jardine tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
7. 02:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
8. 02:30
  
  Laughter Close To Tears
  
  Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
9. 03:00
  
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Arrives
  
  1/6 Heir to crumbling stone and ancient ritual, the idiosyncratic life of Titus Groan begins.
10. 04:00
  
  Oscar Wilde—The Nightingale and the Rose
  
  A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love.
11. 04:15
  
  Bonnie Greer - Rosa Parks
  
  Arrested in Alabama over bus segregation, Rosa Park symbolised American Civil Rights.
12. 05:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV and every other subject.
13. 05:30
  
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
  
  4/4 Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
14. 05:55
  
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
  
  10/25 The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.

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