BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 January 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 8
  8/10Where is Valentina? Who is the mystery man outside? And whose story should be believed?
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Science and Nature at Home
  23/30How eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 3
  3/5Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 8
  8/10Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected.
5. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement
  3/6Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Africa
  Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other?
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
8. 02:30
  The Morricone Affair
  Christopher Frayling's profile of Italian film and TV score composer Ennio Morricone.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 04:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—Things I See
  3/5A woman is haunted by an event from her past which remains unchallenged.
11. 04:15
  Maggie Allen - Mr Wonderful
  Widowed for two years, could a handsome decorator become the new man in her life?
12. 05:00
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—The Flying Dutchman
  3/4Sarah meets a handsome and charming Dutch pilot. Has she found the man of her dreams?
13. 05:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Have Weapon, Will Wreak Havoc
  18/25Weapon in hand, our hero aims to wreak havoc against the deadly Thargoid menace.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
2. 06:30
  Art for Schools
  The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
4. 07:30
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world and deconstructs a yoghurt advert.
5. 08:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
6. 08:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Communications
  3/6David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
8. 09:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
  3/6Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—JB Priestley - Bright Day, Episode 1
  1/2A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts a disillusioned scriptwriter to rediscover his past
10. 11:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—The Sewing Room
  4/5A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into her life.
11. 11:15
  Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce
  Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
2. 12:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Communications
  3/6David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
4. 13:30
  Art for Schools
  The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.
5. 14:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 9
  9/10Two women reveal their inner secrets. Tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Courtship and Setting Up Home
  24/30Two 18th-century marriages, and how the husbands prepared new houses for their bride.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 4
  4/5A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas, forcing Charles to leave early.
8. 14:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 9
  9/10Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—JB Priestley - Bright Day, Episode 1
  1/2A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts a disillusioned scriptwriter to rediscover his past
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Wing-walkers, telescopes and submarines
  Mel Giedroyc hears about an amazing group of female wing-walkers.
11. 17:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
12. 17:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Nasty in the Throne Room
  19/25Our hero battles his way to the Thargoid throne room, where a nasty surprise awaits.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—GK Chesterton
  Richard Ingrams nominates author and journalist GK Chesterton for regularly being right.
3. 19:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl
  Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?
4. 19:30
  The Jason Explanation of...—Communications
  3/6David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
6. 20:30
  Art for Schools
  The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.
7. 21:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—The Sewing Room
  4/5A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into her life.
8. 21:15
  Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce
  Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self.
9. 22:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world and deconstructs a yoghurt advert.
10. 22:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6A call centre demon faces judgement, and the Institute for Useless Scientific Research.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/01/2015
  Tiff Stevenson chats again to Wendy Wason.
12. 23:00
  Nick Mohammed in Bits—Witness Statement
  1/5Nick dons a police helmet to take statements from an unhappy couple.
13. 23:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston
  2/6A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 9
  9/10Two women reveal their inner secrets. Tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Courtship and Setting Up Home
  24/30Two 18th-century marriages, and how the husbands prepared new houses for their bride.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 4
  4/5A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas, forcing Charles to leave early.
4. 00:45
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 9
  9/10Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone.
5. 01:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—GK Chesterton
  Richard Ingrams nominates author and journalist GK Chesterton for regularly being right.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure
  3/6The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.
8. 02:30
  Art for Schools
  The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—JB Priestley - Bright Day, Episode 1
  1/2A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts a disillusioned scriptwriter to rediscover his past
10. 04:00
  Mary Costello - The China Factory—The Sewing Room
  4/5A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into her life.
11. 04:15
  Painting Mrs Jones by Rachel Joyce
  Sitting for a portrait, a woman wonders if it will reveal anything about her inner self.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Raising the Dead
  3/6Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen
13. 05:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 1
  1/6Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Nasty in the Throne Room
  19/25Our hero battles his way to the Thargoid throne room, where a nasty surprise awaits.

Friday 16 January 2015