BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 17 March 2012

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4
  4/6One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power?
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 2
  2/4Tropical conditions trigger people's primal memories. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 01:00
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries
  5/5Detective monk Brother Cadfael discovers outlaws have taken Ives Hugonin prisoner.
4. 01:30
  Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates—The Final Print-Out
  3/3The trail leads the detective and his trusty hound to Père Lachaise Cemetery.
5. 02:00
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
6. 02:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night
  6/6A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...
7. 03:00
  Ray Connolly - Lost Fortnight
  Based on film producer John Houseman's memoirs of The Blue Dahlia and Raymond Chandler.
8. 04:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
9. 04:15
  Georgia Pritchett - Stay
  A comedy about a dog-loving mum, her saint-obsessed daughter and a new doctor.
10. 05:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Circling the Square
  6/12Roger defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book.
11. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Neil McKay - Take the Night
  The tragedies behind the success of Roy Orbison. Neil McKay's drama stars Kerry Shale.
2. 07:30
  Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover
  Bluebirds? Over Dover? Ian Hislop delves into the chequered history of the wartime anthem.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 22
  22/32The American funny man welcomes singers Leon Redbone and Heather Masse.
4. 09:00
  Just a Minute—Without Hesitation
  Nicholas Parsons celebrates the wit and wonder of the game show, with classic performances
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Harpole Report - Omnibus
  Idealistic young teacher George Harpole decides to shake things up in his new job.
2. 13:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Edinburgh Mystery
  Murder is afoot when a worried aunt tackles her nephew - a case for the man in the corner.
3. 14:00
  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.
4. 14:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
  2/8The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 22
  22/32The American funny man welcomes singers Leon Redbone and Heather Masse.
6. 16:00
  Neil McKay - Take the Night
  The tragedies behind the success of Roy Orbison. Neil McKay's drama stars Kerry Shale.
7. 17:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 24
  Ed Byrne is joined by Justin Edwards and Veronica Lee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  Student Giovanni becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl living next door.
2. 18:30
  JG Ballard - The Recognition
  What is the story behind the bizarre circus that rolls into town one Midsummer's eve?
3. 19:00
  Just a Minute—Without Hesitation
  Nicholas Parsons celebrates the wit and wonder of the game show, with classic performances
4. 22:00
  Eddie Izzard—Sexie, Episode 2
  2/2Pondering fox-hunting, racism and difficult mime, the comedian entertains Brighton.
5. 22:45
  Sarah at the Stand—Episode 1
  1/4Sarah Millican is in Edinburgh with Mark Nelson, Alun Cochrane and Reginald D Hunter.
6. 23:00
  Adam Dalgliesh - Devices and Desires—Episode 2
  2/6Dalgliesh is on hand when the serial killer dubbed The Whistler claims his fifth victim.
7. 23:30
  John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 5
  5/5Having delivered their final demands, the hijackers prepare to make their escape.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  Student Giovanni becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl living next door.
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Recognition
  What is the story behind the bizarre circus that rolls into town one Midsummer's eve?
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 22
  22/32The American funny man welcomes singers Leon Redbone and Heather Masse.
4. 02:00
  The Harpole Report - Omnibus
  Idealistic young teacher George Harpole decides to shake things up in his new job.
5. 03:15
  Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Edinburgh Mystery
  Murder is afoot when a worried aunt tackles her nephew - a case for the man in the corner.
6. 04:00
  Neil McKay - Take the Night
  The tragedies behind the success of Roy Orbison. Neil McKay's drama stars Kerry Shale.
7. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 24
  Ed Byrne is joined by Justin Edwards and Veronica Lee.

Sunday 18 March 2012