BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 8 February 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—Before Eden
  Scientists on Venus battle to find signs of life, but what is the impact of their quest?
2. 00:30
  Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—5. Can You Hear That
  5/5Conclusion of Simon Bovey's sci-fi thriller, with Matthew Dyktynski. From 2006.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5
  5/5Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?
4. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors
  6/8Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
5. 02:00
  Millport—Series 2, The Verdict
  6/6The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland?
6. 02:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6George's desire to move back in with Carol is not reciprocated.
7. 03:00
  Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice
  Danger for Fran when she takes over the biography of mathematician Gideon Summerfield.
8. 04:00
  Pavilion Pieces—The Prince's Favourite
  1/3By Emma Barnes. In 1820s Brighton an elderly lady has a very particular story to tell.
9. 04:15
  Paul Mendelson - Fireworks at the Villa Lucia
  Julie plays fiery Julia to save her husband's career, but what about their marriage?
10. 05:00
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
  6/6A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
11. 05:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 06:00
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Molly Keane - Good Behaviour
  1920s tale of an aristocratic Anglo-Irish family. Revenge is sweeter for taking its time.
2. 07:30
  A Shared Vision
  Bespectacled poet John Hegley heads to Zanzibar in East Africa with old specs.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 17
  17/32The American funny man welcomes Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, plus jazz guitarist Sam Miltich
4. 09:00
  Jay Rayner Gets Stuffed
  From high-end la-di-da gastronomy food shows, to a radio phone-in on fried chicken shops.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—08/02/2014
  Based on the true story of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006
2. 13:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Heroes and Villains
  1/4In robbery and murder, the detective learns even respected police officers can be suspects
3. 14:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
4. 14:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 17
  17/32The American funny man welcomes Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, plus jazz guitarist Sam Miltich
6. 16:00
  Molly Keane - Good Behaviour
  1920s tale of an aristocratic Anglo-Irish family. Revenge is sweeter for taking its time.
7. 17:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Old age has come to the horses and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen gallops to his side.
8. 17:45
  Political Animals—Series 2, Barney and George
  2/4Barney reveals how George Bush broke his heart by being unfaithful with another man.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
  6/6Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
2. 18:30
  The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan
  2/5Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
3. 19:00
  Jay Rayner Gets Stuffed
  From high-end la-di-da gastronomy food shows, to a radio phone-in on fried chicken shops.
4. 22:00
  4 Stands Up—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Three purveyors of fine comedy - John Gordillo, Francesca Martinez and Andrew Lawrence.
5. 22:30
  The Lee Mack Show—Sophie Ellis-Bextor
  4/6Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music.
6. 23:00
  Justin Moorhouse - The Big Am I
  Stand-Up and sketches from Manchester's Justin Moorhouse
7. 23:30
  Isy Suttie: Pearl and Dave
  A love story about a socially inept childhood neighbour and a 'well-bred' Surrey girl.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
  6/6Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan
  2/5Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 17
  17/32The American funny man welcomes Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, plus jazz guitarist Sam Miltich
4. 02:00
  Writing the Century - Omnibus—08/02/2014
  Based on the true story of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006
5. 03:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Heroes and Villains
  1/4In robbery and murder, the detective learns even respected police officers can be suspects
6. 04:00
  Molly Keane - Good Behaviour
  1920s tale of an aristocratic Anglo-Irish family. Revenge is sweeter for taking its time.
7. 05:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Old age has come to the horses and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen gallops to his side.
8. 05:45
  Political Animals—Series 2, Barney and George
  2/4Barney reveals how George Bush broke his heart by being unfaithful with another man.

Sunday 9 February 2014