BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 6 January 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 1
  1/10Tale of emigrating and immigration, sisterly rivalry and the lure of a satin brassiere.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Servants
  16/30Amanda Vickery goes below stairs to find out about domestic workers in a household.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 6
  6/10Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, while Sophie has a shock for Owen.
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 1
  1/10A contented marriage is disrupted by Arabella - beautiful, rich and longing to be loved.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 14, The Beats
  4/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing the famous writers' collective.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Kingsley Amis and Ruth Rendell
  Kingsley and Ruth discuss paperbacks by Dick Francis, Paul Auster and Anthony Trollope.
7. 02:00
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
8. 02:30
  The Disappearing Art of the Mix Tape
  David Quantick celebrates the dying art of crafting a mix tape on cassette.
9. 03:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Inherits
  2/6Even though he's still an infant, Titus accedes to power. Steerpike gets busy with a plan.
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, pt 1
  1/5Meg comes to London to buy a second-hand car, but all is not as it seems.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Clare Balding, Will Self, Richard Wilson, Rebecca Front, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
13. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Cod Comfort
  2/6As Marcia adjusts to the Paradise Island diet, a ministry man snoops about.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Kremmen Kneels for No-One
  11/25The Earthmen defeat the deadly putron ray, but the Thargoids have an even nastier surprise
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
2. 06:30
  Profile—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Discussing her life and work, the author explains why her novels are hard to write.
3. 06:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Griff Rhys Jones
  Griff inherits a number from My Fair Lady and passes on a Jimi Hendrix classic.
4. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Freedom Is Choice
  2/6Sub-Officer Edward Wilson probes a mysterious incident in Cumbria.
5. 07:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
7. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
8. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/2The classic impression show takes a fair and reasoned look back at 2014.
9. 09:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 2
  2/4The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.
10. 10:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Discovers
  3/6Will young Titus make an escape? How does Steerpike's plan bear fruit?
11. 11:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, part 2
  2/5After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted?
12. 11:15
  Guy Meredith - Clicktrack
  1930s Britain: a film is doomed – unless a young composer can save the day with a score.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
3. 13:00
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
4. 13:30
  Profile—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Discussing her life and work, the author explains why her novels are hard to write.
5. 13:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Griff Rhys Jones
  Griff inherits a number from My Fair Lady and passes on a Jimi Hendrix classic.
6. 14:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 2
  2/10Despite the 48-year age difference, Nadia's father is determined to marry his new love.
7. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Bachelors
  17/30The complicated arrangements that limited a man's search for a suitable wife.
8. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7
  7/10Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation.
9. 14:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 2
  2/10Arabella gets to know her new housemates.
10. 15:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Discovers
  3/6Will young Titus make an escape? How does Steerpike's plan bear fruit?
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Pool frogs, polar bears and a royal dollhouse
  Mel Giedroyc meets some pool frogs and takes a tour of a Queen's dollhouse.(R)
12. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Jubilee Concert
  13/13Can the dear ladies organise a last-minute royal celebration?
13. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Freedom Is Choice
  2/6Sub-Officer Edward Wilson probes a mysterious incident in Cumbria.
14. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Summoning Up a Whopper
  12/25The Earthmen are banished to Sunaru 9, where they are greeted by a reception committee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/2The classic impression show takes a fair and reasoned look back at 2014.
2. 18:30
  Bookclub—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Elizabeth Jane Howard discusses Falling, one of her most strange and dark novels.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. End of the regular series.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Disengagement
  11/13Sparrow gets inadvertently betrothed, so it is up to Benskin and Spratt to help him out.
5. 20:00
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
6. 20:30
  Profile—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Discussing her life and work, the author explains why her novels are hard to write.
7. 20:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Griff Rhys Jones
  Griff inherits a number from My Fair Lady and passes on a Jimi Hendrix classic.
8. 21:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, part 2
  2/5After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted?
9. 21:15
  Guy Meredith - Clicktrack
  1930s Britain: a film is doomed – unless a young composer can save the day with a score.
10. 22:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
11. 22:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Dan and the Panda
  2/6The Kiwi parody band aim for UK fame. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
12. 23:00
  Scrooby Trevithick—Writer
  2/6Flawed wannabe Scrooby has an idea for a bestseller about combine harvesters.
13. 23:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, General Whitesnake Demeanour
  2/6The new priest in Lenzie, Father Green, is under scrutiny from the bishop.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 2
  2/10Despite the 48-year age difference, Nadia's father is determined to marry his new love.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Bachelors
  17/30The complicated arrangements that limited a man's search for a suitable wife.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7
  7/10Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation.
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 2
  2/10Arabella gets to know her new housemates.
5. 01:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/2The classic impression show takes a fair and reasoned look back at 2014.
6. 01:30
  Bookclub—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Elizabeth Jane Howard discusses Falling, one of her most strange and dark novels.
7. 02:00
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
8. 02:30
  Profile—Elizabeth Jane Howard
  Discussing her life and work, the author explains why her novels are hard to write.
9. 02:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Griff Rhys Jones
  Griff inherits a number from My Fair Lady and passes on a Jimi Hendrix classic.
10. 03:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Discovers
  3/6Will young Titus make an escape? How does Steerpike's plan bear fruit?
11. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Mr Wrong, part 2
  2/5After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted?
12. 04:15
  Guy Meredith - Clicktrack
  1930s Britain: a film is doomed – unless a young composer can save the day with a score.
13. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Jubilee Concert
  13/13Can the dear ladies organise a last-minute royal celebration?
14. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Freedom Is Choice
  2/6Sub-Officer Edward Wilson probes a mysterious incident in Cumbria.
15. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Summoning Up a Whopper
  12/25The Earthmen are banished to Sunaru 9, where they are greeted by a reception committee.

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