BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 March 2012

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  5/6Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth about his father from Kaddah.
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 3
  3/4Looters clash with the surviving inhabitants. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 2, 1. The Road to Nowhere
  1/5Burglaries on a single street sees the duo probing students.
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 1
  1/8The most sensational publishing fraud in history - the forging of Adolf Hitler's diaries.
5. 01:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 1
  1/10Ex-Home Office worker Carole Seddon makes an unpleasant discovery on her morning walk.
6. 02:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie
  3/4Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy.
7. 02:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Direct Action
  2/6A man with a tape measure spells trouble for Rabbi Fine. From September 2000.
8. 03:00
  Masters' India - The Deceivers—The Grave at Bhadora
  1/51825, and district collector William Savage witnesses a brutal double murder.
9. 04:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—The Photograph
  1/5Middle age is taking a toll on Martin and friends. Is a healthier diet really the answer?
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Alex James, Peter Lord and Lynne Truss. Arthur Smith chats to Pearl Lowe. With music from The Stranglers and Crybaby
  Clive Anderson with Alex James and Lynne Truss. Music from The Stranglers and Crybaby.
11. 05:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Nunton at 70
  A 1953 diary uncovers a meaningful anniversary in Billericay. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge.
12. 05:30
  Married—Series 2, Identity
  4/6Struggling Robin meets a woman from his old parallel life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 2, 2. The Three Degrees
  2/5As the pair probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
2. 06:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 2
  2/8Buying a yacht owned by Hermann Goering, Gerd Heidemann discovers a Hitler diary.
3. 06:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 2
  2/10After her shocking discovery, Carole Seddon gains a surprising ally in her investigation.
4. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?
5. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, The Arrival
  4/6Arthur arrives in Spain to run a friend's bar, but struggles with the language and culture
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
7. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with a mix of topical sketches and stand-up.
9. 09:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Isy Suttie
  2/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Isy Suttie.
10. 10:00
  Masters' India - The Deceivers—The Man with the Twisted Neck
  2/5District collector William Savage is surprised by his grisly discovery. With John Collings
11. 11:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Blood
  2/5An average, normal man comes to terms with his strange midlife addiction - raw steak.
12. 11:15
  A Confidential Agent—Poison in the Air
  Yearning to be a private eye, the assistant takes on a case behind her boss's back.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
3. 13:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 2, 2. The Three Degrees
  2/5As the pair probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
4. 13:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 2
  2/8Buying a yacht owned by Hermann Goering, Gerd Heidemann discovers a Hitler diary.
5. 13:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 2
  2/10After her shocking discovery, Carole Seddon gains a surprising ally in her investigation.
6. 14:00
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—2. Toby
  2/10Pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns of Toby's writing.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—The Kingdom of William and Mary
  96/216Witchcraft and war preparations mark the beginning of William and Mary's reign.
8. 14:30
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, As Legend Has It
  4/5Carter samples more Welsh hospitality from a pair of annoying canary-yellow tourists.
9. 14:45
  And June Whitfield—2. Take It From Here
  2/5The actress recalls finding radio fame in BBC hit show 'Take It From Here'.
10. 15:00
  Masters' India - The Deceivers—The Man with the Twisted Neck
  2/5District collector William Savage is surprised by his grisly discovery. With John Collings
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—13/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc learns about the honey bee's waggle dance and explores bridesmaid dresses.
12. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, No Sudden Moves
  5/8East meets West in an epic chess game as politics, pride and chicken nuggets are at stake.
13. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 6
  6/6Is Shazir the real enemy? Can Arcos and his hero friends escape the Palace of Memory?
2. 18:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 4
  4/4Kerans desperately tries to re-flood the city. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel
  5/26Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall.
4. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Boys' Night In
  12/13Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
5. 20:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 2, 2. The Three Degrees
  2/5As the pair probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
6. 20:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 2
  2/8Buying a yacht owned by Hermann Goering, Gerd Heidemann discovers a Hitler diary.
7. 20:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 2
  2/10After her shocking discovery, Carole Seddon gains a surprising ally in her investigation.
8. 21:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Blood
  2/5An average, normal man comes to terms with his strange midlife addiction - raw steak.
9. 21:15
  A Confidential Agent—Poison in the Air
  Yearning to be a private eye, the assistant takes on a case behind her boss's back.
10. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, The Arrival
  4/6Arthur arrives in Spain to run a friend's bar, but struggles with the language and culture
11. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Neighbourhood Watch
  5/6Can Neighbourhood Watch find Sir Cliff the tortoise?
12. 23:00
  Flight of the Conchords—Dan and the Panda
  2/6The Kiwi parody band aim for UK fame. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
13. 23:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off
  2/6Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 6
  6/6Is Shazir the real enemy? Can Arcos and his hero friends escape the Palace of Memory?
2. 00:30
  JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 4
  4/4Kerans desperately tries to re-flood the city. Read by Robert Glenister.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 2, 2. The Three Degrees
  2/5As the pair probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 2
  2/8Buying a yacht owned by Hermann Goering, Gerd Heidemann discovers a Hitler diary.
5. 01:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 2
  2/10After her shocking discovery, Carole Seddon gains a surprising ally in her investigation.
6. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with a mix of topical sketches and stand-up.
7. 02:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Isy Suttie
  2/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Isy Suttie.
8. 03:00
  Masters' India - The Deceivers—The Man with the Twisted Neck
  2/5District collector William Savage is surprised by his grisly discovery. With John Collings
9. 04:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—Blood
  2/5An average, normal man comes to terms with his strange midlife addiction - raw steak.
10. 04:15
  A Confidential Agent—Poison in the Air
  Yearning to be a private eye, the assistant takes on a case behind her boss's back.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, No Sudden Moves
  5/8East meets West in an epic chess game as politics, pride and chicken nuggets are at stake.
12. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 3
  3/6Edgar finally meets his client and visits a fair. But will this end his visit?

Wednesday 21 March 2012