BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 6 March 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—1. The Seeds of Creation
  1/6Can a corporation's new plant strain mutation bring relief to famine-stricken countries?
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 10
  10/17With most people blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where to start?
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
  1/5As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Hammer of God
  6/12A case of divine retribution or a more earth bound murder?
5. 02:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  1/4Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
6. 02:30
  Says on the Tin—Face Cream
  6/6Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction, but there's a snag.
7. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 4
  4/4Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child
8. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Clangers
  1/5A young girl's first day at nursery school. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—03/03/2012
  Clive Anderson is joined by Keith Allen, Monty Halls and Nicholas Owen.
10. 05:00
  The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket—5. Having A Field Day
  The Stackton Carnival is looming - but is it cursed as Dame Hilda and Dr Evadne assume?
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There
  2/6Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
4. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, The Viewing
  2/6Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbour's home.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—The Old Magic
  10/13Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, With Andy Parsons and Lynne Truss
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Lynne Truss, Andy Parsons, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn.
8. 09:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
  6/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Horse Fair
  1/4Thomas Hardy's tale of the repercussions of a drunken act by respectable Michael Henchard.
10. 11:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
11. 11:15
  Have Your Cake—Bitter Chocolate Cake
  1/6Spectacular cakes for special moments - Maggie helps neighbour Sabina.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—The Old Magic
  10/13Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
5. 14:00
  Charles Dickens - Nicholas Nickleby—Episode 22
  22/30Arthur Gride has an unwelcome proposal in store for Madeline Bray. With Alex Jennings.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Great Plague and the Great Fire
  86/216In the space of one year, London suffered two of Britain's greatest catastrophes.
7. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
8. 14:45
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—2. Family
  2/5Adam Nicolson recalls his mother leaving home as tourism takes over from farming.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Horse Fair
  1/4Thomas Hardy's tale of the repercussions of a drunken act by respectable Michael Henchard.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—06/03/2012
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the camerman who took a plane ride with a pair of moose.
11. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
12. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—2. The Devil's Harvest
  2/6As fires erupt, why is Ralph Exon's new plant strain mutation growing so rapidly?
2. 18:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 11
  11/17Bill and Coker reunite with the original university group, but Josella isn't with them.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
4. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—The Old Magic
  10/13Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
7. 21:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
8. 21:15
  Have Your Cake—Bitter Chocolate Cake
  1/6Spectacular cakes for special moments - Maggie helps neighbour Sabina.
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, The Viewing
  2/6Arthur finds a cunning way of nosing around a neighbour's home.
10. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Museum of East End Life
  3/6An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life.
11. 23:00
  Deep Trouble—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6A stray astronaut and a rock band spark confusion on board submarine HMS Goliath.
12. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 6
  6/6Boothby Graffoe traces a joke through the ages - and tries find a Brighton B&B.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—2. The Devil's Harvest
  2/6As fires erupt, why is Ralph Exon's new plant strain mutation growing so rapidly?
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 11
  11/17Bill and Coker reunite with the original university group, but Josella isn't with them.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
  2/5The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, With Andy Parsons and Lynne Truss
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Lynne Truss, Andy Parsons, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn.
6. 02:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
  6/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
7. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Horse Fair
  1/4Thomas Hardy's tale of the repercussions of a drunken act by respectable Michael Henchard.
8. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
9. 04:15
  Have Your Cake—Bitter Chocolate Cake
  1/6Spectacular cakes for special moments - Maggie helps neighbour Sabina.
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
11. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  1/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.

Wednesday 7 March 2012