BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 9 January 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 4
  4/10Valentina continues her conspicuous consumption as cracks in the marriage begin to show.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Widows
  19/30How the richest widow in 18th-century England spent her late husband's coal fortune.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 9
  9/10After George's betrayal, Anna makes a decision. But has she the resolve to hold to it?
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 4
  4/10Edmund takes Arabella to London and treats her to lunch.
5. 01:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Amanda Foreman, Fred Housego and Maria McErlane.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—James Hogg
  Geneticist Steve Jones chooses 19th-century fiddle-playing shepherd and writer James Hogg.
7. 02:00
  Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill
  4/6Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death.
8. 02:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 1
  1/2Midge Ure returns to his native Glasgow to explore his musical roots.
9. 03:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Abroad
  5/6Titus's first encounter with the world beyond Gormenghast leads him to Muzzlehatch.
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Whip Hand
  4/5Mrs Bracken is determined that her daughter is going to be a star but Fern has other ideas
11. 04:15
  Philip Palmer - The King's Coiner
  Royal Mint warden Isaac Newton goes to any length to pursue a notorious counterfeiter.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Entertaining Edwin
  2/6A school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy, while teenage tearaways terrorise residents.
13. 05:30
  The Elephant Man—Early Closing Day
  8/8What will become of the animals, and the staff, when the zoo goes up for sale?
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Carla's Doobrie Brings Relief
  14/25One of Carla's knick-knacks proves helpful in summoning help.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings
  5/6Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky
2. 06:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 2
  2/2Revisiting his musical roots, Midge Ure recalls the 80s and 90s with Jim Kerr.
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular.
4. 07:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Frank Skinner and guests explore funny, odd and interesting moments in history.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Trouble in the Air
  The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing?
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chris Corcoran, Lloyd Langford, Rob Deering and Tom Craine join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
8. 09:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The Old Dunkirk Spirit
  6/6Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates.
9. 10:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Alive
  6/6As Titus Groan stumbles on through the world, could he have finally found his way home?
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
11. 11:15
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla
  Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Trouble in the Air
  The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing?
3. 13:00
  Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings
  5/6Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky
4. 13:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 2
  2/2Revisiting his musical roots, Midge Ure recalls the 80s and 90s with Jim Kerr.
5. 14:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
  5/10Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Two Widowers
  20/30The story of two different widowers and their desperate search for a new wife.
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 10
  10/10Anna has succumbed to desire, but can she ever know happiness?
8. 14:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 5
  5/10Edmund's attraction intensifies, but Arabella seems to be cooling off.
9. 15:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Alive
  6/6As Titus Groan stumbles on through the world, could he have finally found his way home?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Chocolate, cartoons and moustaches
  Mel Giedroyc discovers why a chocolate factory helped the soldiers of World War One.(R)
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter
  8/8Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.
12. 17:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—The President Unleashes an Awesome Weapon
  15/25Our hero makes contact with Earth, and learns that there may be a mighty price to pay.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chris Corcoran, Lloyd Langford, Rob Deering and Tom Craine join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
2. 18:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 1, Hardeep Singh Kohli
  5/5Hardeep Singh Kohli speaks to his father about his decision to move to Scotland from India
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Trouble in the Air
  The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing?
5. 20:00
  Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings
  5/6Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky
6. 20:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 2
  2/2Revisiting his musical roots, Midge Ure recalls the 80s and 90s with Jim Kerr.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
8. 21:15
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla
  Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor.
9. 22:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Frank Skinner and guests explore funny, odd and interesting moments in history.
10. 22:30
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Richard Whiteley
  2/6The Sheffield singer hosts a special edition of Countdown with Richard Whiteley.
11. 23:00
  Blue Jam—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Cult dark comedy from the imagination of Chris Morris.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
  5/10Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Two Widowers
  20/30The story of two different widowers and their desperate search for a new wife.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 10
  10/10Anna has succumbed to desire, but can she ever know happiness?
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 5
  5/10Edmund's attraction intensifies, but Arabella seems to be cooling off.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Chris Corcoran, Lloyd Langford, Rob Deering and Tom Craine join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
6. 01:30
  Meet the Parents—Series 1, Hardeep Singh Kohli
  5/5Hardeep Singh Kohli speaks to his father about his decision to move to Scotland from India
7. 02:00
  Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings
  5/6Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky
8. 02:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 2
  2/2Revisiting his musical roots, Midge Ure recalls the 80s and 90s with Jim Kerr.
9. 03:00
  Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Alive
  6/6As Titus Groan stumbles on through the world, could he have finally found his way home?
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories—Child's Play
  5/5Kate is not appreciated by her family, but receives affection from an unusual source.
11. 04:15
  Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla
  Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter
  8/8Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.
13. 05:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—The President Unleashes an Awesome Weapon
  15/25Our hero makes contact with Earth, and learns that there may be a mighty price to pay.

Saturday 10 January 2015