BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 17 March 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
  4/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
2. 00:30
  Stories of Ray Bradbury—Golden Apples of the Sun & The One Who Waits
  1/5A rocket ship's mission to the sun followed by a tale of a somewhat scary game in the dark
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 17
  17/28From Tennessee, the American funny man welcomes guitarist Steve Wariner.
4. 02:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Journal of a Joskin, Part 1
  Exploring the 20th century through real people, like Yorkshire farm labourer Fred Kitchen.
5. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
  1/6A priest turns amateur sleuth after a murder in an Italian chip shop in Dublin.
6. 04:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—2. The Challenge
  2/2In this 1615 classic, intrepid Don Quixote is challenged by the Knight of the Mirrors.
7. 05:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker
  3/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/4A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
2. 07:15
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 2
  2/5Recalling a wartime outing to Margate. Read by Patrick Stewart.
3. 07:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Antiques Expert
  2/4Can the surreal comedian prove that his fiancé shares the Russian royal bloodline?
4. 08:00
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
5. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
6. 09:00
  Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
  1/2The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.
7. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
  Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
8. 10:45
  Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
  4/5Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
9. 11:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
10. 11:30
  Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
  Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/4A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
2. 13:15
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 2
  2/5Recalling a wartime outing to Margate. Read by Patrick Stewart.
3. 13:30
  Noel Coward—The Vortex
  Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
4. 15:00
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
5. 15:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—17/03/2013
  From training dogs for Hollywood to bongo playing, via Broadway! With Mel Giedroyc.
7. 16:30
  Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
  1/2The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.
8. 17:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—London Below
  1/6An act of kindness catapults Richard from his ordinary life into a subterranean world.
2. 19:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
3. 19:30
  Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
  Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
4. 20:00
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
5. 20:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
  The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
6. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
  Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
7. 21:45
  Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
  4/5Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
8. 22:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Antiques Expert
  2/4Can the surreal comedian prove that his fiancé shares the Russian royal bloodline?
9. 22:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, The Incomplete Quad, The Squirrel and the Chipmunk
  1/6The award-winning American essayist reads his tale of summer with a quadriplegic friend.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2013
  The Comedy Club offers the best comedy around. Plus Arthur Smith is joined by Andy Parsons
11. 23:00
  Newsjack—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show which anyone can write for. With Justin Edwards.
12. 23:30
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Homeless
  1/6The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—London Below
  1/6An act of kindness catapults Richard from his ordinary life into a subterranean world.
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
  Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
3. 01:45
  Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
  4/5Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
4. 02:00
  Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
  5/6Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
5. 02:30
  Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
  Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
6. 03:00
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
7. 03:30
  Noel Coward—The Vortex
  Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
8. 05:00
  Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
  1/2The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.

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