BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 January 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 1
  1/10Recently widowed Violet embarks on an Atlantic crossing to reunite with an old friend.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
  26/30Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
  1/5Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
4. 00:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
  1/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 14, Edgar Allan Poe
  6/6James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Bel Mooney and Dr Mark Porter
  Guests discuss books by Lidiya Ginzburg, Jonathan Coe, Randolph Nesse and George Williams.(R)
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
  5/6The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
8. 02:30
  The Medal Makers
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
9. 03:00
  Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
  A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
10. 04:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Everything a Parent Needs to Know
  1/5Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Paul Whitehouse, Ross Kemp, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Anita Anand, Ephemerals, Tenterhook
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
  1/6Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
13. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Plague
  4/6Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Back to Home Base for Decoration
  21/25Our hero heads home to be decorated. Is there a medal big enough for his manly chest?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
2. 06:30
  The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
  Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
  4/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
4. 07:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 4
  4/4Will the tangled web of love and lust be unpicked before arrival in Exeter St David's?
9. 10:00
  Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
  After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
  Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
4. 13:30
  The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
  Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 2
  2/10Violet looks back on the friendship that defined her young adulthood.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
  27/30The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Taking Flight
  2/5Now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings about Frank's misery memoir.
8. 14:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking
  2/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly.
9. 15:00
  Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
  After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Christian the Chelsea Lion, whistling and Wallace and Gromit
  Mel Giedroyc has the next episode of Jules Verne's classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
  2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
  4/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Hero's Welcome... An Alien's Threat
  22/25A rapturous welcome for our hero, but Gort has something up one of his many sleeves.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ned Sherrin
  The showbiz all-rounder talks about the moments which stir his emotions.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
  13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
6. 20:30
  The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
  Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
7. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
  Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
9. 22:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
10. 22:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Pop Song
  4/6The band want to pen a song for a teen idol without selling out.
11. 23:00
  Scrooby Trevithick—Councillor
  4/6Flawed wannabe Scrooby decides to become a councillor after an incident with a wheelie bin
12. 23:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
  4/6Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 2
  2/10Violet looks back on the friendship that defined her young adulthood.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
  27/30The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Taking Flight
  2/5Now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings about Frank's misery memoir.
4. 00:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking
  2/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly.
5. 01:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Ned Sherrin
  The showbiz all-rounder talks about the moments which stir his emotions.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
8. 02:30
  The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
  Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
9. 03:00
  Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
  After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
10. 04:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
  2/5An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
  Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
  2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
  4/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Hero's Welcome... An Alien's Threat
  22/25A rapturous welcome for our hero, but Gort has something up one of his many sleeves.

Wednesday 21 January 2015