BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 March 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—4. A Dream of Red Hands
  4/5Jacob Settle hides a dark past. What does his dream mean? A tale from the Dracula author.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones
  4/5Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 10. Freighters Approach
  10/20Captain Jet Morgan's crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet arrive.
4. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 4
  4/15Back home after stowing away on a ship, the Englishman finds he's not even safe in London.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 4. Discovery
  4/5Hercule Poirot is baffled, as a ship search sparks a grisly discovery.
6. 02:00
  Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace—Inside Information
  1/4The 1920s tipster gets an unlikely helping hand from a self-righteous police inspector.
7. 02:30
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
8. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers
  4/8Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
9. 04:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—The Thorn
  4/5Removing a thorn from his toe turns out strangely for Wellie Page.
10. 04:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Small Parts
  Mattie Potter finds that quick-change artistry is a preparation for life.
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
12. 05:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Holidays
  2/4Poetry and sketches about the challenges of online booking, travelling light and skiing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions
  5/5Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat?
3. 07:00
  Chambers—Series 2, Only the Lonely
  1/5John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms on a lady judge. Ruth decides to adopt a baby.
4. 07:30
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
6. 08:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
7. 09:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Dance On
  6/6Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.
8. 09:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
10. 11:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—Dead Fish
  5/5A boy steals a fish from the marketplace, prompting a chase. But can he be caught?
11. 11:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Skin
  On her road to liberation, Mattie Potter strips off. Patricia Hodge tells her tale.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
2. 12:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
3. 13:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions
  5/5Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat?
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Elizabeth Gaskell - Wives and Daughters, Episode 10
  10/10Molly is subject to more gossip, and the truth about Cynthia's past is revealed.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—John Dutton Eats and Sleeps in Connemara; Wood's Halfpence and the Drapier
  60/120The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
7. 14:30
  Henry James - Portrait of a Lady—Episode 5
  5/20After declining Lord Warburton's proposal, Isabel travels to London with Henrietta.
8. 14:45
  Loitering With Intent by Peter O'Toole—5. Redgrave's Lear
  5/8The actor recalls hitchhiking to London via Stratford-Upon-Avon to see Michael Redgrave.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—21/03/2014
  Rounding off with the final of Sky Hawk by Gill Lewis, and another Magical Mystery Tour.
11. 17:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, June Whitfield and Joan Sims. From December 1994
12. 17:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Only the Lonely
  1/5John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms on a lady judge. Ruth decides to adopt a baby.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—5. The Squaw
  5/5An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author.
2. 18:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—5. Nocturne
  5/5Sounds of a piano lead a father and his son into a confrontation with a malign adversary.
3. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 11. The Desperate Search
  11/20Jet and the crew reach freighter number two and realise they may not be alone on Mars.
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
5. 19:30
  The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 18/05/1974
  Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Romeo and Juliet. From May 1974.
6. 20:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions
  5/5Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat?
8. 21:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—Dead Fish
  5/5A boy steals a fish from the marketplace, prompting a chase. But can he be caught?
9. 21:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Skin
  On her road to liberation, Mattie Potter strips off. Patricia Hodge tells her tale.
10. 22:00
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes.
11. 22:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Comedic judge Armando Iannucci presides at clown court with Phill Jupitus.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/03/2014
  The best of life and laughs. Plus, Arthur Smith chats to Neil Innes.
13. 23:00
  Blue Jam—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5The dark mind of Chris Morris blends comedy and music. Expect club news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—5. The Squaw
  5/5An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—5. Nocturne
  5/5Sounds of a piano lead a father and his son into a confrontation with a malign adversary.
3. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 11. The Desperate Search
  11/20Jet and the crew reach freighter number two and realise they may not be alone on Mars.
4. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Death on the Nile, 5. Suspicions
  5/5Can Poirot finally fathom out the murderous events afloat?
6. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 1, Dance On
  6/6Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.
7. 02:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
8. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances
  5/8Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
9. 04:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—Dead Fish
  5/5A boy steals a fish from the marketplace, prompting a chase. But can he be caught?
10. 04:15
  Juliet Ace Monologues—Skin
  On her road to liberation, Mattie Potter strips off. Patricia Hodge tells her tale.
11. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, June Whitfield and Joan Sims. From December 1994
12. 05:30
  Chambers—Series 2, Only the Lonely
  1/5John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms on a lady judge. Ruth decides to adopt a baby.

Saturday 22 March 2014