BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 25 March 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real?
  1/3Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed?
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 12. Mysterious Lights and More...
  12/20A mysterious ship disturbs the crew, and a city from Jet's dreams appears to exist on Mars
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 6
  6/15Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building a shelter.
4. 01:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
  1/4The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery.
5. 02:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner
  2/6The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.
6. 02:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/8More celebrity sound-alikes, featuring Jack Nicholson in Last of the Summer Wine.
7. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Hamer's Women
  6/8Social reformer Hamer is tempted by Lady Lettice, as his wife fights for the suffragettes.
8. 04:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
  A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Louis Theroux, Engelbert Humperdinck, Steve Brown, Tracy Chevalier, Arthur Smith, Button Eyes, LuAmi
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 4
  4/6Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond.
11. 05:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
  3/6Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse romp.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
2. 06:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy
  2/4The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written?
3. 07:00
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.
4. 07:30
  Down the Line—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/7The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey
  2/26A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Murder Mystery
  2/4The elderly Scotsmen probe Mrs Naughtie's odd disappearance amid some unsavoury rumours.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
  An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
11. 11:15
  CW Hill - Killing Maestros
  Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey
  2/26A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle.
3. 13:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
4. 13:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy
  2/4The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written?
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Sarah Dunant - Sacred Hearts, Songbird
  2/10By night, Serafina's heart exults to the sound of a man singing outside the convent.
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Year of Slaughter; The First Performance of Handel's Messiah
  62/120The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer and James Greene.
7. 14:30
  Henry James - Portrait of a Lady—Episode 7
  7/20At the Touchett's house, Isabel Archer meets fellow American expatriate Madam Merle.
8. 14:45
  Loitering With Intent by Peter O'Toole—7. Rugby
  7/8Film star Peter O'Toole recalls trying to get into RADA and a brutal rugby match.
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/03/2014
  Mel Giedroyc fetes Tolkien Reading Day as Chris Riddell tells us why he loves The Hobbit.
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost
  1/10The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
12. 17:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations
  2/3The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas.
2. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 13. Dream or Reality?
  13/20In the Martian city from Jet's childhood dream, Lemmy is under telepathic attack.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey
  2/26A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle.
5. 20:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
6. 20:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy
  2/4The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written?
7. 21:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
  An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
8. 21:15
  CW Hill - Killing Maestros
  Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera.
9. 22:00
  Down the Line—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/7The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
10. 22:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 4. 'My broken heart needs fixing'.
  4/4Sarah tackles problems including 'Tonight is the night two become one - I'm leaving you'.
11. 23:00
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Generosity
  3/6Mark spoils us with a look at the virtue of generosity.
12. 23:30
  The Shuttleworths—Series 3, Chic Ken
  1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth starts envying his agent Ken's bachelor lifestyle.
13. 23:45
  All the World's a Globe—1. The Creation
  1/8The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic and noisy story of life on Earth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations
  2/3The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 13. Dream or Reality?
  13/20In the Martian city from Jet's childhood dream, Lemmy is under telepathic attack.
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
4. 01:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy
  2/4The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written?
5. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
6. 02:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Murder Mystery
  2/4The elderly Scotsmen probe Mrs Naughtie's odd disappearance amid some unsavoury rumours.
7. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Nothing But the Truth, Almost!
  7/8The Great War dominates politics as leaders ask people to unite and Hamer's son joins up.
8. 04:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
  An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
9. 04:15
  CW Hill - Killing Maestros
  Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera.
10. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost
  1/10The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
11. 05:30
  Snap—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.

Wednesday 26 March 2014