BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jim Broadbent - A Sense of History
  To keep his family estate intact, the 23rd Earl has resorted to murder and coercion.
2. 06:30
  QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
  Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai.
3. 07:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Bringing Back the Barge
  3/26The Admiral's barge must be moved to Portsmouth, but Pertwee has a prior arrangement.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 12
  12/13Tim Brown's school days, and John and Mary in the country.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
8. 09:30
  The Atkinson People—George Dupont
  3/4The French philosopher remains an enigma, despite an exhaustive biography.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 1
  1/2Chris Guthrie is torn between her love of the land and her ambition to become a teacher.
10. 11:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Scaling Never
  3/5After a death, Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Bringing Back the Barge
  3/26The Admiral's barge must be moved to Portsmouth, but Pertwee has a prior arrangement.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 12
  12/13Tim Brown's school days, and John and Mary in the country.
3. 13:00
  Jim Broadbent - A Sense of History
  To keep his family estate intact, the 23rd Earl has resorted to murder and coercion.
4. 13:30
  QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
  Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 3
  3/10Aboard ship, one of the dance hosts takes an unhealthy interest in Violet.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Exporting the Home
  28/30Exploring the homes the British struggled to create in India during the age of empire.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Alone
  3/5May suffers memories of a breakdown, while Frank's book is to be made into a film.
8. 14:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage
  3/5Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 1
  1/2Chris Guthrie is torn between her love of the land and her ambition to become a teacher.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Channel swimming, hula dancing and Mel C
  Mel Giedroyc follows an attempt to swim across the English Channel.
11. 17:00
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—A Mathematical Improbability
  4/4Sarah meets maths professor Tony - aka 'Midnight Magic' - at a speed-dating evening.
12. 17:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Gort: The Ugly Truth
  23/25Gort gets his bumps felt. Meantime, Carla goes back the Kremmen's apartment.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Winning Prizes
  Martin Isherwood, Len Fisher and Lucy Cavendish, who nearly won an award, talk to Matthew.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Bringing Back the Barge
  3/26The Admiral's barge must be moved to Portsmouth, but Pertwee has a prior arrangement.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 12
  12/13Tim Brown's school days, and John and Mary in the country.
5. 20:00
  Jim Broadbent - A Sense of History
  To keep his family estate intact, the 23rd Earl has resorted to murder and coercion.
6. 20:30
  QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
  Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai.
7. 21:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Scaling Never
  3/5After a death, Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
9. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
10. 22:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4How the mouse got in the baked beans, and beware of sponsoring a dog.
11. 23:00
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Partridge is at the Olympics. Barbara Wintergreen is in America.
12. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 2, William Franklyn
  1/5Dolphins, and Sue Lawley's secret. Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh greet William Franklyn.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 3
  3/10Aboard ship, one of the dance hosts takes an unhealthy interest in Violet.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Exporting the Home
  28/30Exploring the homes the British struggled to create in India during the age of empire.
3. 00:30
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Alone
  3/5May suffers memories of a breakdown, while Frank's book is to be made into a film.
4. 00:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage
  3/5Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
5. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Death and Two Copies, Please
  4/6Crime writers Tim Heald and Margaret Yorke puzzle over a case of robbery gone wrong.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Winning Prizes
  Martin Isherwood, Len Fisher and Lucy Cavendish, who nearly won an award, talk to Matthew.
7. 02:00
  Jim Broadbent - A Sense of History
  To keep his family estate intact, the 23rd Earl has resorted to murder and coercion.
8. 02:30
  QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
  Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 1
  1/2Chris Guthrie is torn between her love of the land and her ambition to become a teacher.
10. 04:00
  Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Scaling Never
  3/5After a death, Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
12. 05:00
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—A Mathematical Improbability
  4/4Sarah meets maths professor Tony - aka 'Midnight Magic' - at a speed-dating evening.
13. 05:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Gort: The Ugly Truth
  23/25Gort gets his bumps felt. Meantime, Carla goes back the Kremmen's apartment.

Thursday 22 January 2015