BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 10 March 2012

Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—5. Search and Destroy
  5/6Despite the national emergency, landowners try to profit from the deadly Exon strain.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 14
  14/17As his hunt for Josella continues, Bill Masen also tries to help the orphaned Susan.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand
  5/5With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine
  A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?
5. 02:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True
  3/6The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.
6. 02:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Saga Louts
  5/6When Brian's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no.
7. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge—The Skimmity Ride
  4/4Forever haunted by his reckless past, ex-mayor Michael Henchard is becoming desperate.
8. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—Test
  5/5A day out with his son gives Rohan new understandings of love. Read by Paul Bazely.
9. 04:15
  Have Your Cake—Scripture Cake
  4/6A recipe triggers an unlikely friendship for Maggie. Amanda Whittington's tasty drama.
10. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Polite Notice
  5/12Parking his car lands bungling barrister Roger in a jam.
11. 05:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 06:00
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Morning
1. 06:00
  GB Shaw - Arms and the Man
  Love, war, honesty, deception and honour, set in 1885 Bulgaria. Starring Andrew Sachs.
2. 07:30
  The Original
  From homage to tributes and director's cut - why are originals prized over copies?
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 21
  21/32The American funny man welcomes singers Justin Townes Earle and Jearlyn Steele.
4. 09:00
  2's Comedy—Radio 2 - 40 Years of Laughter, with Ken Bruce
  2/2Ken Bruce marks 40 years of comedy on BBC Radio 2. Includes Punchline and The Grumbleweeds
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I Love You, Goodbye - Omnibus
  Following a devastating event, a village's inhabitants discover loves both old and new.
2. 13:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Dublin Mystery
  A dying businessman appears to have settled his will, but revenge wreaks family havoc.
3. 14:00
  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. 14:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 21
  21/32The American funny man welcomes singers Justin Townes Earle and Jearlyn Steele.
6. 16:00
  GB Shaw - Arms and the Man
  Love, war, honesty, deception and honour, set in 1885 Bulgaria. Starring Andrew Sachs.
7. 17:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 23
  Ed Byrne is joined by Danny Robins and Paul Sinha to take in the best of British comedy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 19:00
  2's Comedy—Radio 2 - 40 Years of Laughter, with Ken Bruce
  2/2Ken Bruce marks 40 years of comedy on BBC Radio 2. Includes Punchline and The Grumbleweeds
3. 22:00
  Eddie Izzard—Sexie, Episode 1
  1/2Pondering sharks and the link between transvestites and superheroes. From 2003.
4. 23:00
  Adam Dalgliesh - Devices and Desires—Episode 1
  1/6PD James's gentleman commander hunts a serial killer on the loose in desolate Norfolk.
5. 23:30
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 4
  4/5Having agreed to pay the ransom, the city authorities race to meet the cash deadline.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mike Walker - Omega
  A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
2. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 21
  21/32The American funny man welcomes singers Justin Townes Earle and Jearlyn Steele.
3. 02:00
  I Love You, Goodbye - Omnibus
  Following a devastating event, a village's inhabitants discover loves both old and new.
4. 03:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Dublin Mystery
  A dying businessman appears to have settled his will, but revenge wreaks family havoc.
5. 04:00
  GB Shaw - Arms and the Man
  Love, war, honesty, deception and honour, set in 1885 Bulgaria. Starring Andrew Sachs.
6. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 23
  Ed Byrne is joined by Danny Robins and Paul Sinha to take in the best of British comedy.

Sunday 11 March 2012