BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 March 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet
  2/6Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally.
2. 00:30
  John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 17
  17/17An unexpected visitor to Shirning threatens to undermine Bill and Josella's future plans.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
4. 01:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Black Tuesday
  1/3Michael Bond's French detective investigates dirty tricks at restaurant directory Le Guide
5. 02:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
6. 02:30
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
7. 03:00
  James Hilton - Lost Horizon—3. The Inheritance
  3/3Conway's acquaintances try to discover if there is any truth in his Shangri-La adventure.
8. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Trail of the Green Blazer
  A distinctive jacket seems to beckon a pickpocket over the cacophony of an Indian market.
9. 04:15
  Have Your Cake—Unusual Christening Cake
  6/6The cake club prepares for a christening, as Tess and Maggie struggle with secrets.
10. 05:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
  Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
11. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
2. 06:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
3. 07:00
  Life in London—In Training for a Swell
  1/6Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The King Was in His Counting House
  15/20When Mainwaring's bank gets bombed, the platoon must guard all the money.
7. 09:00
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
8. 09:30
  The Cavity Within—Episode 2
  2/4Marty settles into the newly privatised dental practice, but where are all the patients?
9. 10:00
  George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
  In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.
10. 11:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Father's Help
  Swami is the pupil. Samuel is the teacher. A classroom battle is about to start.
11. 11:15
  Rhys Adrian - Passing Through
  What can two very different men learn from each other in a chance pub encounter?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The King Was in His Counting House
  15/20When Mainwaring's bank gets bombed, the platoon must guard all the money.
3. 13:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
4. 13:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
5. 14:00
  Charles Dickens - Nicholas Nickleby—Episode 29
  29/30After news of poorly Smike's passing in Devon, Uncle Ralph starts getting anxious.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The 1688 Revolution
  93/216This episode looks at the power of James, the last ever Catholic King.
7. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
  1/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
8. 14:45
  Diana Souhami - Coconut Chaos—Episode 4
  4/5The writer addresses the complex issues of the islanders, while Lady Myre feels frustrated
9. 15:00
  George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
  In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—27/10/2011
  Just who could our Daily Dalek be today? Plus chapter 4 of The Phoenix and the Carpet.
11. 17:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Bernard is keen to holiday in Burlington, but Iris wants to get fruity in Fuengirola.
12. 17:30
  Life in London—In Training for a Swell
  1/6Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
2. 18:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 1
  1/4JG Ballard's debut novel, set in a futuristic submerged London.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Watch This Space
  The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The King Was in His Counting House
  15/20When Mainwaring's bank gets bombed, the platoon must guard all the money.
5. 20:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
6. 20:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
7. 21:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Father's Help
  Swami is the pupil. Samuel is the teacher. A classroom battle is about to start.
8. 21:15
  Rhys Adrian - Passing Through
  What can two very different men learn from each other in a chance pub encounter?
9. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Edwards and the team tastefully make fun of the news from the last seven days.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/03/2012
  More chat with Arthur Smith and this week's special guest, comedian Keith Farnan.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 3, A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
  2/6Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Nambitrea
  5/6The consultants advise an African finance minister, and Ryan carries a package.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands
  3/6Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood.
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 1
  1/4JG Ballard's debut novel, set in a futuristic submerged London.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
4. 01:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—Grey Wednesday
  2/3Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate, and where is Madame Grant?
5. 02:00
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
6. 02:30
  The Cavity Within—Episode 2
  2/4Marty settles into the newly privatised dental practice, but where are all the patients?
7. 03:00
  George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
  In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.
8. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—Father's Help
  Swami is the pupil. Samuel is the teacher. A classroom battle is about to start.
9. 04:15
  Rhys Adrian - Passing Through
  What can two very different men learn from each other in a chance pub encounter?
10. 05:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Bernard is keen to holiday in Burlington, but Iris wants to get fruity in Fuengirola.
11. 05:30
  Life in London—In Training for a Swell
  1/6Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

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