BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 24 February 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
  1/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 3
  3/17It's well known that Triffids can walk, but Bill wonders what other skills they might have
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 4. Liar
  4/5The Belgian sleuth discovers that one of the passengers is lying to him.
4. 01:30
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Stolen Necklace
  A passenger begs for Hazell's help when her aunt's diamonds are stolen.
5. 01:45
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—4. Secrets
  4/5Secrets are revealed at the womaniser's inquest - but his killer is still at large.
6. 02:00
  Crowned Hudds—Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals
  Poking fun at King Henry VIII, it's Roy Hudd's historical royal romp.
7. 02:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
  5/6The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
8. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
9. 04:00
  An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
  Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears.
10. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 3, Pitiless Storm
  3/4Buoyant chef Warwick Hedges promises lavish Christmas gifts for all - what is he up to?
11. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Will undertaker's assistant Bernard ever get fiancee Iris up the aisle?
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule
  3/5After extolling high standards at the bar, Fuller-Carp is embarrassed over animal rights.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
2. 06:30
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
3. 06:45
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—5. Verdict
  5/5Police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene.
4. 07:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, The Flying Squad
  3/4The priest is put to the test when floods threaten the parish of Mondo Piccolo.
5. 07:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 21
  Ed Byrne is joined by Robin Ince, Rob Deering and Roisin Conaty.
6. 08:00
  The TV Lark—On Safari
  The TV team heads to Africa for 'Up the Creek' with naturalists Maggie and Arnold Crump.
7. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property
  5/6Albert and Harold set out to buy the yard's freehold. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
8. 09:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
9. 09:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will
  3/6Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.
10. 10:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—Murder in Appin
  2/4Shipwrecked off Scotland's coast, young David heads to Appin and a fateful encounter.
11. 11:00
  The Gardener by Rudyard Kipling
  An Aunt's grief for a nephew killed in the First World War.
12. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 3, The Dancing Stone
  4/4Buoyant Warwick wants a mysterious stone in the restaurant, but Sam warns of peril.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The TV Lark—On Safari
  The TV team heads to Africa for 'Up the Creek' with naturalists Maggie and Arnold Crump.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property
  5/6Albert and Harold set out to buy the yard's freehold. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
4. 13:30
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
5. 13:45
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—5. Verdict
  5/5Police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene.
6. 14:00
  Charles Dickens - Nicholas Nickleby—Episode 15
  15/30Nicholas is alerted to Sir Mulberry Hawke's treatment of his sister Kate.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Republic of England
  79/216Upon the execution of Charles I, England becomes a republic.
8. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 2. Three Star Comfort
  2/5Carter Brandon checks in for some room service, but his uncle has other ideas.
9. 14:45
  Hollywood History of the World—Episode 5
  5/5Scotland and its perception in the realm of cinema. Author George MacDonald Fraser hosts.
10. 15:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—Murder in Appin
  2/4Shipwrecked off Scotland's coast, young David heads to Appin and a fateful encounter.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—24/02/2012
  Mel Giedroyc's journey on the Hogwarts Express finishes at the Scottish town of Mallaig.
12. 17:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics
  3/12Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
13. 17:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, The Flying Squad
  3/4The priest is put to the test when floods threaten the parish of Mondo Piccolo.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 18:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/17Bill is horrified by what he discovers in London, but manages to rescue a girl from danger
3. 19:00
  The TV Lark—On Safari
  The TV team heads to Africa for 'Up the Creek' with naturalists Maggie and Arnold Crump.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property
  5/6Albert and Harold set out to buy the yard's freehold. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
6. 20:30
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
7. 20:45
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—5. Verdict
  5/5Police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene.
8. 21:00
  The Gardener by Rudyard Kipling
  An Aunt's grief for a nephew killed in the First World War.
9. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 3, The Dancing Stone
  4/4Buoyant Warwick wants a mysterious stone in the restaurant, but Sam warns of peril.
10. 22:00
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 21
  Ed Byrne is joined by Robin Ince, Rob Deering and Roisin Conaty.
11. 22:30
  The Big Fun Show—Episode 1
  1/6Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Josie Lawrence are ready for Big Fun!
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Computers
  4/6There's trouble in hell, thanks to a fundamentalist and a pushy computer.
13. 23:30
  Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Human Body
  3/6The sci-fi star probes cloning and what to do with our waste.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/17Bill is horrified by what he discovers in London, but manages to rescue a girl from danger
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
  5/5Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
4. 01:30
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
5. 01:45
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—5. Verdict
  5/5Police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene.
6. 02:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—Off the Rails
  1/6A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
7. 02:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will
  3/6Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.
8. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—Murder in Appin
  2/4Shipwrecked off Scotland's coast, young David heads to Appin and a fateful encounter.
9. 04:00
  The Gardener by Rudyard Kipling
  An Aunt's grief for a nephew killed in the First World War.
10. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 3, The Dancing Stone
  4/4Buoyant Warwick wants a mysterious stone in the restaurant, but Sam warns of peril.
11. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Statistics
  3/12Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle.
12. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 4, The Flying Squad
  3/4The priest is put to the test when floods threaten the parish of Mondo Piccolo.

Saturday 25 February 2012