麻豆社

麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 1 January 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Big Ben's Chimes—Maintaining Big Ben
  
  7/7 A new poem by Ian McMillan pays tribute to the familiar chimes of 'Great Uncle Ben'.
2. 00:02
  
  The Lunar Effect—She Often Walked at Night
  
  3/5 By Lilian Pizzichini. Under a full moon, three friends meet in a strange exotic bar.
3. 00:15
  
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
  
  13/30 The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
4. 00:30
  
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 3
  
  3/10 George Darrow arrives at Givre in his pursuit of Anna, but they are soon quibbling.
5. 00:45
  
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  
  3/5 Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
6. 01:00
  
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  
  1/6 Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
7. 01:30
  
  Off the Page—Irritation
  
  Patrick Neate and journalists Ros Taylor and Martin Freeman on the causes of irritation.
8. 02:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  
  2/4 After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
9. 02:30
  
  The King of the Swingers
  
  The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
10. 03:00
  
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
  
  3/3 After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
11. 04:00
  
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
  
  2/3 By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
12. 04:15
  
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
  
  2/2 Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
13. 05:00
  
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—FindthePerfectPartner4u.com
  
  1/4 Sarah's first experience of internet dating proves hugely embarrassing.
14. 05:30
  
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  
  5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
15. 05:55
  
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—One Whiff Equals Instant Death
  
  8/25 The Earthmen escape, but the smelliest substance in the universe is heading their way.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 3. The City of Citadel
  
  3/4 Novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
2. 06:30
  
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
3. 06:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Ophelia Dahl
  
  The charity organiser inherits Faure's Requiem, and passes on a Nina Simone blues classic.
4. 07:00
  
  The Elephant Man—Age Concern
  
  7/8 With the big three-o looming, zookeeper Terry is desperate to recapture his youth.
5. 07:30
  
  My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Lucy Worsley
  
  5/6 Historian Lucy Worsley's diary reveals her love of the Girl Guides and collecting rocks.
6. 08:00
  
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—10. The Builder
  
  A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.
7. 08:30
  
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  
  1/6 David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
8. 09:00
  
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles.
9. 09:30
  
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
  
  1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.
10. 10:00
  
  Charles Dickens—The Chimes
  
  One New Year's Eve, the humble Trotty Veck learns the importance of love and hope.
11. 11:00
  
  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. 11:15
  
  Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates
  
  Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre
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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
  
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  
  1/6 David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
3. 13:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 3. The City of Citadel
  
  3/4 Novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
4. 13:30
  
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
5. 13:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Ophelia Dahl
  
  The charity organiser inherits Faure's Requiem, and passes on a Nina Simone blues classic.
6. 14:00
  
  The Lunar Effect—Scavengers
  
  4/5 By Dominic Power. Widow Lottie's odd encounter with a fox has a life-changing effect.
7. 14:15
  
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Illicit Guests
  
  14/30 Stories from adultery cases involving women sneaking lovers into the house.
8. 14:30
  
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 4
  
  4/10 Just as Anna's life looks set to begin with George, a surprise awaits him.
9. 14:45
  
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—4. Theatre
  
  4/5 A theatrical performance changes the course of Dickens's life.
10. 15:00
  
  Charles Dickens—The Chimes
  
  One New Year's Eve, the humble Trotty Veck learns the importance of love and hope.
11. 16:00
  
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Magic Tricks, Fireworks and Grandad's Recipes
  
  Mel Giedroyc makes her New Year's resolutions.
12. 17:00
  
  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
13. 17:30
  
  The Elephant Man—Age Concern
  
  7/8 With the big three-o looming, zookeeper Terry is desperate to recapture his youth.
14. 17:55
  
  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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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles.
2. 18:30
  
  Great Lives—Bob Marley
  
  Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.
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
  
  The Jason Explanation of...—Money
  
  1/6 David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
5. 20:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 3. The City of Citadel
  
  3/4 Novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
6. 20:30
  
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
7. 20:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Ophelia Dahl
  
  The charity organiser inherits Faure's Requiem, and passes on a Nina Simone blues classic.
8. 21:00
  
  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.
9. 21:15
  
  Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates
  
  Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre
10. 22:00
  
  My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Lucy Worsley
  
  5/6 Historian Lucy Worsley's diary reveals her love of the Girl Guides and collecting rocks.
11. 22:30
  
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes.
12. 23:00
  
  Continuity—Episode 5
  
  5/6 The late-night Radio 4 announcer plays some trails and shares his private life.
13. 23:15
  
  Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4
  
  4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'.
14. 23:30
  
  Pleased to Meet You—A Very Dora Christmas, 2. Festive Roast
  
  2/2 Find out what, or rather who, saucy Dora Dale is roasting on an open fire.
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Late
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, 3. The City of Citadel
  
  3/4 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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