BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 27 March 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—There Was an Old Woman
  Five men with a wicker basket arrive at Tildy's house, but not to do her shopping.
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Brain of Morbius, Episode 4
  4/8The Doctor braces himself for a fiery demise, but Solon has his own gruesome plan in mind.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  1/5The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 6
  6/8Stern is due to publish the scoop, but doubts set in about the authenticity of the diaries
5. 01:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 6
  6/10Carole Seddon uncovers more sinister goings on in the neighbourhood. Read by Joanna Tope.
6. 02:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Kevin Eldon
  4/4Alex and his band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song.
7. 02:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Wedding
  3/6Everyone is looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
8. 03:00
  Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal—Kishanpur 1856
  1/4Rodney Savage meets the Silver Guru and hears disturbing news. With Michael Cochrane.
9. 04:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Friendly Fire
  1/5Shelley gets to grips with her cleaning job as thoughts turn to her son in Afghanistan.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Nicholas Parsons, Eve Myles and Iain Glen. Jo Bunting chats to Gemma Malley. Music from Los Campesinos! and The Dirt Daubers
  Clive Anderson is joined by Nicholas Parsons and actors Eve Myles and Iain Glen.
11. 05:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—My Lucky Day
  The dear ladies squabble over some superstitious signs. From October 1983.
12. 05:30
  Married—Series 2, Serenity
  5/6Robin tries to convince his 'ex-wife' about his parallel life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  2/5A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
2. 06:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 7
  7/8A historian is recruited to study the diaries. He is convinced at first, but soon wonders.
3. 06:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 7
  7/10Carole Seddon and Jude question the death of Rory Turnbull - was it really suicide?
4. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
5. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Spanish Elvis
  5/6Arthur's night of entertainment in a Spanish bar goes off with a bang.
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Sleeping Prince
  6/26When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution.
7. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era
  13/13It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week's news wrapped up in sketches and stand-up.
9. 09:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.
10. 10:00
  Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal—The Upstairs Room
  2/4Rodney Savage encounters the Dewan in strange circumstances. John Masters' family saga.
11. 11:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Because the Night, pt 1/2
  2/5When her parents decide to have a party, Kristen comes up with an escape plan.
12. 11:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Sleeping Prince
  6/26When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era
  13/13It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.
3. 13:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  2/5A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
4. 13:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 7
  7/8A historian is recruited to study the diaries. He is convinced at first, but soon wonders.
5. 13:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 7
  7/10Carole Seddon and Jude question the death of Rory Turnbull - was it really suicide?
6. 14:00
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—7. The Visitor
  7/10Reconciled Jane and Toby are making Christmas plans, when an unexpected visitor arrives.
7. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Highwaymen, The Rise of Marlborough and War With Spain
  101/216When soldiers found themselves without work, crime rose and some became highwaymen.
8. 14:30
  Khaled Hosseini - A Thousand Splendid Suns—Episode 2
  2/10Young Mariam goes to stay with her father, who reveals his plans for her future.
9. 14:45
  Jasper Rees - I Found My Horn—Episode 2
  2/5The scale of the author's ambition dawns on him, so he makes allies among the cognoscenti.
10. 15:00
  Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal—The Upstairs Room
  2/4Rodney Savage encounters the Dewan in strange circumstances. John Masters' family saga.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/08/2011
  Mel chats to Sue Perkins about recreating life in the 1970s.
12. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
  6/8The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
13. 17:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bradbury 13—Kaleidoscope
  The aftermath of a disaster in space. Can there be beauty in dying?
2. 18:30
  Doctor Who—The Brain of Morbius, Episode 5
  5/8The Time Lord battles to restore Sarah Jane's eyesight. Read by Tom Baker.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Sleeping Prince
  6/26When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution.
4. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era
  13/13It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.
5. 20:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  2/5A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
6. 20:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 7
  7/8A historian is recruited to study the diaries. He is convinced at first, but soon wonders.
7. 20:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 7
  7/10Carole Seddon and Jude question the death of Rory Turnbull - was it really suicide?
8. 21:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Because the Night, pt 1/2
  2/5When her parents decide to have a party, Kristen comes up with an escape plan.
9. 21:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
10. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Spanish Elvis
  5/6Arthur's night of entertainment in a Spanish bar goes off with a bang.
11. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
  6/6Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
12. 23:00
  Flight of the Conchords—The Fans Proposition
  3/6The Kiwi band face fan propositions. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
13. 23:30
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
  3/6Tony meets wandering corpses and visits a deranged teenage sweetheart.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—Kaleidoscope
  The aftermath of a disaster in space. Can there be beauty in dying?
2. 00:30
  Doctor Who—The Brain of Morbius, Episode 5
  5/8The Time Lord battles to restore Sarah Jane's eyesight. Read by Tom Baker.
3. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  2/5A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
4. 01:30
  Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 7
  7/8A historian is recruited to study the diaries. He is convinced at first, but soon wonders.
5. 01:45
  The Body on the Beach—Episode 7
  7/10Carole Seddon and Jude question the death of Rory Turnbull - was it really suicide?
6. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week's news wrapped up in sketches and stand-up.
7. 02:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read
  3/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read.
8. 03:00
  Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal—The Upstairs Room
  2/4Rodney Savage encounters the Dewan in strange circumstances. John Masters' family saga.
9. 04:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Because the Night, pt 1/2
  2/5When her parents decide to have a party, Kristen comes up with an escape plan.
10. 04:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
  6/8The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
12. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  4/6With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?

Wednesday 28 March 2012