BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 March 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 2
  2/4The inhabitants of Purity Bay turn violent, and there's greater danger in store.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 3. Extreme Dreams
  3/20Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
4. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 7
  7/10The swashbuckling adventurer becomes the Scarecrow, leader of the smuggling Night Riders.
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4
  4/4Macho mountaineers and school band memories. The duo's sketches and songs.
7. 03:00
  Gerald Durrell - My Family and Other Animals—Episode 2
  2/2Gerry's burgeoning animal collection sparks chaos at the family's Christmas party.
8. 04:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
  A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
9. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Hattie Naylor - Giselle
  A ploy to satisfy aristocratic whim goes horrifically awry in a tale of hidden identities.
10. 05:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, The Menage
  5/6School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.
11. 05:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Squire Fenton's downfall looks imminent with the arrival of his scheming father.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—2. Danger
  2/4Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers, when ex-fiance Greg wants her back
2. 06:30
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
  8/10Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
7. 09:00
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
8. 09:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 2
  2/6The famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Sessions and Enn Reitel.
9. 10:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 11:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
11. 11:15
  Renny Krupinski - No Problem
  An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
3. 13:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—2. Danger
  2/4Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers, when ex-fiance Greg wants her back
4. 13:30
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
  8/10Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Elizabeth Gaskell - Wives and Daughters, Episode 3
  3/10Molly hears all about the Hamley Brothers while befriending the ailing Mrs Hamley.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Trial and Execution of Oliver Plunkett; Lilliburlero
  53/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Naomi Alderman - Disobedience—Episode 8
  8/10Ronit wrestles with past betrayals, and Dovid takes on a mantle he doesn't want.
8. 14:45
  Dear Charlie: Letters to a Lost Daughter—Episode 3
  3/5Charlie's birthday and Mother's Day remind Reg Thompson of his daughter's absence.
9. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/03/2014
  Mel hears from award-winners Chris Riddell and Ben Burtt, light sabre whoosh creator.
11. 17:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, She'll Have to Go
  1/6An accountant tackles a tycoon over his number of women workers.
12. 17:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 3
  3/4Nyssa and Turlough uncover the secrets of the Takers, and the Time Lord walks into a trap.
2. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game
  15/20A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling!
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/8Radio Prune takes a pop at Radio 1 DJs, and James T Kink camps it up in Star Trek.
5. 20:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—2. Danger
  2/4Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers, when ex-fiance Greg wants her back
6. 20:30
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
  8/10Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
7. 21:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
8. 21:15
  Renny Krupinski - No Problem
  An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport.
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Smugglers
  3/6The local seafarers' pub is serving only coffee. Who better than Milton to sort it out?
10. 22:30
  Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
  1/4Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/03/2014
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Sara Pascoe chats to Kerry Godliman.
12. 23:00
  On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—Go to Joan Glover
  3/6A theatre troupe visit the school. With Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Mark Gatiss.
13. 23:30
  Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Belfast
  4/6The cult BBC Radio 1 series hits Queen's University Belfast.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 3
  3/4Nyssa and Turlough uncover the secrets of the Takers, and the Time Lord walks into a trap.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
  4/20The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—2. Danger
  2/4Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers, when ex-fiance Greg wants her back
4. 01:30
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
  8/10Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
5. 02:00
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
6. 02:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 2
  2/6The famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Sessions and Enn Reitel.
7. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
8. 04:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
9. 04:15
  Renny Krupinski - No Problem
  An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport.
10. 05:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, She'll Have to Go
  1/6An accountant tackles a tycoon over his number of women workers.
11. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.

Thursday 13 March 2014