BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 March 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons
  Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.
3. 07:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
4. 07:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 4. Glasgow
  4/4Mark Thomas and his Glasgow audience consider a policy to buy Scotland out of the Union.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
  5/6Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
8. 09:30
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  1/6Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—Rivals
  2/4After 19 years apart, mayor Michael Henchard is reunited with his wife.
10. 11:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—Nil's Wedding
  3/5On her wedding day, Nil reflects on the meaning of home. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
11. 11:15
  Have Your Cake—Private Parkin
  2/6A man claiming to be a chef gatecrashes the cake club. Nicola Baldwin's culinary drama.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons
  Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.
5. 14:00
  Charles Dickens - Nicholas Nickleby—Episode 23
  23/30Mrs Nickleby is flattered by the attentions of an amorous old neighbour.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Unholy Trinity Church, Law and Medicine
  87/216According to Culpepper, liberty is impaired by priests, physicians and lawyers.
7. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The End of the Road
  5/5Carter Brandon and his uncle enjoy a near fatal finale to their travels.
8. 14:45
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust
  3/5Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—Rivals
  2/4After 19 years apart, mayor Michael Henchard is reunited with his wife.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—07/03/2012
  Mel Giedroyc finds out how to apologise properly and learns the history of the kilt.
11. 17:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
12. 17:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—3. The Wings of Azreal
  3/6Can a corporation's new plant strain mutation bring relief to famine stricken countries?
2. 18:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 12
  12/17Bill and Coker check out of Tynsham Manor and track down the rest of the University group.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 27/05/1984
  From a ghost hunter to a collector of holes, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons
  Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.
7. 21:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—Nil's Wedding
  3/5On her wedding day, Nil reflects on the meaning of home. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
8. 21:15
  Have Your Cake—Private Parkin
  2/6A man claiming to be a chef gatecrashes the cake club. Nicola Baldwin's culinary drama.
9. 22:00
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 4. Glasgow
  4/4Mark Thomas and his Glasgow audience consider a policy to buy Scotland out of the Union.
10. 22:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Egypt
  3/4The comedian entertains bewildered Bedouins in the desert and ponders a wildlife show.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/03/2012
  More chat with Arthur Smith and this week's special guest, Ade Edmondson.
12. 23:00
  Edge Falls—Series 1, Healthy Week
  3/5Will a fitness drive stop Mick's smouldering envy? Stars Sarah Lancashire.
13. 23:30
  Any Bloke—Series 1, Roots
  2/6Stay-at-home dad Phil promises to take Sophie to a local playgroup. From October 1993.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—3. The Wings of Azreal
  3/6Can a corporation's new plant strain mutation bring relief to famine stricken countries?
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 12
  12/17Bill and Coker check out of Tynsham Manor and track down the rest of the University group.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death
  3/5Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons
  Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.
5. 02:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
  5/6Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
6. 02:30
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  1/6Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
7. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—Rivals
  2/4After 19 years apart, mayor Michael Henchard is reunited with his wife.
8. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—Nil's Wedding
  3/5On her wedding day, Nil reflects on the meaning of home. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
9. 04:15
  Have Your Cake—Private Parkin
  2/6A man claiming to be a chef gatecrashes the cake club. Nicola Baldwin's culinary drama.
10. 05:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
11. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

Thursday 8 March 2012