BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 February 2012

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 1
  1/4Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract.
2. 00:30
  Fantastic Tales—The White People by Arthur Machen
  4/6Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 9
  9/10The detective makes a discovery in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father?
4. 01:15
  Adam Dalgliesh - The Private Patient—Episode 9
  9/10Commander Dalgliesh encounters a bonfire near sacred stones at Cheverell Manor in Dorset.
5. 01:30
  A Sting in the Tale—The Connection; The Craftsman
  4/5A woman's unique powers are reawakened, and a man with a secret faces a dilemma.
6. 02:00
  Crowned Hudds—Odd Stuart
  A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp with June Whitfield
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Mr Soft
  4/6Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, A Cry for Help
  9/10Lizzie Hexam's new life is disrupted when she is tracked down by a figure from her past.
9. 04:00
  Jojo Moyes - Room Service
  A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage. Read by Doon MacKichan.
10. 04:15
  Emlyn Williams - The Power of Dawn
  An old lady recalls how Leo Tolstoy talked to her about his life on the night he died.
11. 05:00
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 2, Flying Down to Greenock
  3/3By Michael Chaplin. A centenarian Glaswegian remembers life during the Blitz.
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 1, The Right to Silence
  2/5Incompetent pompous barrister John Fuller-Carp ends up on the wrong side of the law.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
2. 06:15
  Adam Dalgliesh - The Private Patient—Episode 10
  10/10Dalgliesh has a conversation with retired solicitor Kershaw. Will he uncover the truth?
3. 06:30
  A Sting in the Tale—The F Word
  5/5An eminent scientist delivers an extraordinary lecture on his ground-breaking research.
4. 07:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, A Solomon Comes to Judgement
  2/4The priest mediates between warring village factions, but where's the Mayor?
5. 07:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 20
  Ed Byrne, Jenny Eclair, Andi Osho and Pete Firman review the best of British comedy.
6. 08:00
  The TV Lark—Back to Portsmouth
  Troutbridge TV is offered coverage of the arrival of Potarneyland's retiring governor.
7. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
8. 09:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
9. 09:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service
  2/6Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.
10. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
11. 11:00
  Josephine Cox - The Lion's Den
  A young man assumes he'll never find his heart's desire. Read by Robert Glenister.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The Gallery
  A new Tyneside art gallery's opening night is thrown into jeopardy by ill-trained staff.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—Back to Portsmouth
  Troutbridge TV is offered coverage of the arrival of Potarneyland's retiring governor.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
3. 13:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
4. 13:15
  Adam Dalgliesh - The Private Patient—Episode 10
  10/10Dalgliesh has a conversation with retired solicitor Kershaw. Will he uncover the truth?
5. 13:30
  A Sting in the Tale—The F Word
  5/5An eminent scientist delivers an extraordinary lecture on his ground-breaking research.
6. 14:00
  Charles Dickens - Nicholas Nickleby—Episode 10
  10/30Fanny Squeers slurs Nicholas's name to his uncle, mother and sister.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The King's on the Run
  74/216Parliament flexes its muscles, challenging the power of the sovereign.
8. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, Dark Satanic Writer
  2/5Carter and Uncle Mort chew the cud as they tour a museum of northern life.
9. 14:45
  Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 5
  5/5With a crumbling marriage, Miller writes Marilyn Monroe a screenplay.
10. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—17/02/2012
  Author Andy Stanton's writing tips, Ab Fab with Jennifer Saunders, and more hidden London.
12. 17:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Tell 'Em the Tale
  2/12Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.
13. 17:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, A Solomon Comes to Judgement
  2/4The priest mediates between warring village factions, but where's the Mayor?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 18:30
  Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh
  5/6A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future.
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—Back to Portsmouth
  Troutbridge TV is offered coverage of the arrival of Potarneyland's retiring governor.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
5. 20:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
6. 20:15
  Adam Dalgliesh - The Private Patient—Episode 10
  10/10Dalgliesh has a conversation with retired solicitor Kershaw. Will he uncover the truth?
7. 20:30
  A Sting in the Tale—The F Word
  5/5An eminent scientist delivers an extraordinary lecture on his ground-breaking research.
8. 21:00
  Josephine Cox - The Lion's Den
  A young man assumes he'll never find his heart's desire. Read by Robert Glenister.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The Gallery
  A new Tyneside art gallery's opening night is thrown into jeopardy by ill-trained staff.
10. 22:00
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 20
  Ed Byrne, Jenny Eclair, Andi Osho and Pete Firman review the best of British comedy.
11. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The team learn not to trust anything you get from a man down the pub.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Nero
  3/6Satan takes Thomas on a tour of his life and recruits a famous, brutal tormentor.
13. 23:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Future
  2/6The sci-fi star probes our destinies at Glasgow University.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 00:30
  Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh
  5/6A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Poseidon's Gold, Episode 10
  10/10The Roman detective has discovered a hidden room, but can he solve the lingering mystery?
4. 01:15
  Adam Dalgliesh - The Private Patient—Episode 10
  10/10Dalgliesh has a conversation with retired solicitor Kershaw. Will he uncover the truth?
5. 01:30
  A Sting in the Tale—The F Word
  5/5An eminent scientist delivers an extraordinary lecture on his ground-breaking research.
6. 02:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
7. 02:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Voluntary Service
  2/6Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.
8. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend, The Trap Springs
  10/10On his deathbed, Wrayburn proposes to Lizzie.
9. 04:00
  Josephine Cox - The Lion's Den
  A young man assumes he'll never find his heart's desire. Read by Robert Glenister.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—The Gallery
  A new Tyneside art gallery's opening night is thrown into jeopardy by ill-trained staff.
11. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Tell 'Em the Tale
  2/12Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, A Solomon Comes to Judgement
  2/4The priest mediates between warring village factions, but where's the Mayor?

Saturday 18 February 2012