BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 26 March 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 8
  8/15His cover blown in Dorset, the Englishman is pursued by both police and enemy agents.
2. 06:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Big Farmer
  5/6Milton Jones is on hand to give advice when he hears ugly rumours about the local farm.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  17/20The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 7
  7/8Alice goes through the looking glass, where Lady Constance is Queen.
7. 09:00
  1834—Victorian Principles
  6/6When Queen Victoria comes to visit, Jason unwittingly changes the course of history.
8. 09:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4
  4/6More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones.
9. 10:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm
  A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history
11. 11:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  17/20The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 7
  7/8Alice goes through the looking glass, where Lady Constance is Queen.
3. 13:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 8
  8/15His cover blown in Dorset, the Englishman is pursued by both police and enemy agents.
4. 13:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Sarah Dunant - Sacred Hearts, Ecstasy
  3/10Serafina sings for the first time and is rewarded by an unexpected voice from the audience
6. 14:15
  A Short History of Ireland—The Second City of the Empire; Dublin: Poverty, Crime and Duels
  63/120The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer and James Greene.
7. 14:30
  Henry James - Portrait of a Lady—Episode 8
  8/20Mrs Touchett's sad news does not prevent her from travelling to Europe with Isabel.
8. 14:45
  Loitering With Intent by Peter O'Toole—8. Rogue Male
  8/8Siân Phillips introduces actor Peter O' Toole to the book 'Rogue Male'
9. 15:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—26/03/2014
  Mel Giedroyc presents the Inheritance Tracks of acclaimed children's author Judith Kerr.
11. 17:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
12. 17:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy?
  3/3Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble.
2. 18:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 14. Lost in Time
  14/20As the Discovery's crew explore Mars, Jet and Doc must rescue Lemmy. But what about Mitch?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  17/20The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 7
  7/8Alice goes through the looking glass, where Lady Constance is Queen.
5. 20:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 8
  8/15His cover blown in Dorset, the Englishman is pursued by both police and enemy agents.
6. 20:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
7. 21:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm
  A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history
8. 21:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Big Farmer
  5/6Milton Jones is on hand to give advice when he hears ugly rumours about the local farm.
10. 22:30
  Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s
  3/4Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher
11. 23:00
  On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—A Kind of Loving
  5/6Reg finds Barbara through the local dating agency. Pre-TV sitcom from December 1997.
12. 23:30
  Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—BBC Paris Studio, London
  6/6The cult BBC Radio 1 series hits the BBC Paris Studio in London.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy?
  3/3Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble.
2. 00:30
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 14. Lost in Time
  14/20As the Discovery's crew explore Mars, Jet and Doc must rescue Lemmy. But what about Mitch?
3. 01:00
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 8
  8/15His cover blown in Dorset, the Englishman is pursued by both police and enemy agents.
4. 01:30
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
5. 02:00
  1834—Victorian Principles
  6/6When Queen Victoria comes to visit, Jason unwittingly changes the course of history.
6. 02:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4
  4/6More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones.
7. 03:00
  Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Perish By the Sword
  8/8Labour has a brief taste of power, and fortunes are made and lost.
8. 04:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm
  A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history
9. 04:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
10. 05:00
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Big Bang
  3/6Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office.
11. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles
  4/7Sue has thrown actor Robert out. What could possibly bring them together again?

Thursday 27 March 2014