BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 1 March 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Canticle for Leibowitz—Fiat Homo, Episode 5
  5/5Francis heads to New Rome for the canonisation of Saint Leibowitz, his hope fulfilled.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 9. An Offer of Help
  9/13Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it.
3. 01:00
  The Complete Ripley—Ripley Under Water
  5/5Ripley discovers his nosey neighbours aren't who they say. Will his dealings be exposed?
4. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Runaway
  3/6Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.
5. 02:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law?
6. 03:00
  Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—3. Lorna's Lineage
  3/3When Lorna is taken to London, John fears he has lost her forever.
7. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
8. 04:15
  Martyn Wade - Hermit Lucas
  Staying at home for 25 years, the strange tale of celebrated Victorian recluse James Lucas
9. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6JB Morton's whimsies. With Richard Ingrams and Patricia Routledge. From November 1994.
10. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Andrew Rissik - Troy—The Death of Achilles
  2/3With the bloody Trojan War at stalemate, Agamemnon hits on a cunning plan.
2. 07:30
  Looking for Middle England—Castles
  1/3Exclusive, defensive and resistant, Ian Hislop tests cliche against reality in Ludlow.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 26
  26/32The American funny man welcomes string band Old Crow Medicine Show and singer Andra Suchy.
4. 09:00
  4 Extra Celebrates Dora Bryan
  Author Lynne Truss celebrates the life of Dora Bryan with some archive treasures.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen (Omnibus)
  Anne Sharp thinks that her lifelong friend Jane Austen may have been murdered.
2. 13:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Original Sins
  4/4The sleuth investigates when a victim is found chained to a post in the Thames.
3. 14:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
4. 14:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/8Back after their own individual projects, the bickering comedy team reconvenes.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 26
  26/32The American funny man welcomes string band Old Crow Medicine Show and singer Andra Suchy.
6. 16:00
  Andrew Rissik - Troy—The Death of Achilles
  2/3With the bloody Trojan War at stalemate, Agamemnon hits on a cunning plan.
7. 17:30
  Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Kerry Godliman is obsessed with lists - bleaching mugs, napping, sorting out cobwebs.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Weird Tales—Series 3, The Burial of Tom Nobody by Richard Vincent
  2/4A mysterious trio force Reverend Braiden on a road trip.
2. 18:30
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Perfect Home by Nick Warburton
  5/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a couple's late-night meeting on a city street.
3. 19:00
  4 Extra Celebrates Dora Bryan
  Author Lynne Truss celebrates the life of Dora Bryan with some archive treasures.
4. 22:00
  Eddie Izzard—Circle
  The comedian performs his unique commentary on religion and the history of England.
5. 23:15
  Friends Like These—Adam and Joe's Famous Guy
  "I'm the best at pretending" - a reclusive Hollywood star tells all. Stars Adam Buxton.
6. 23:30
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 2
  2/6Host Alan Partridge faces up to a 9-year-old prodigy, a hypnotist and a bad-boy lawyer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Weird Tales—Series 3, The Burial of Tom Nobody by Richard Vincent
  2/4A mysterious trio force Reverend Braiden on a road trip.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Perfect Home by Nick Warburton
  5/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a couple's late-night meeting on a city street.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 26
  26/32The American funny man welcomes string band Old Crow Medicine Show and singer Andra Suchy.
4. 02:00
  Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen (Omnibus)
  Anne Sharp thinks that her lifelong friend Jane Austen may have been murdered.
5. 03:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Original Sins
  4/4The sleuth investigates when a victim is found chained to a post in the Thames.
6. 04:00
  Andrew Rissik - Troy—The Death of Achilles
  2/3With the bloody Trojan War at stalemate, Agamemnon hits on a cunning plan.
7. 05:30
  Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Kerry Godliman is obsessed with lists - bleaching mugs, napping, sorting out cobwebs.

Sunday 2 March 2014