BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 February 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—1. Missing
  1/10Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story set in Berlin in 1933. Anna's father has flu.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Philosopher Scientists
  6/30Greek philosopher Thales thought natural forces cause natural disasters, not acts of gods.
3. 00:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 1
  1/5Chopin's prodigious talent as a pianist is recognised early on.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—15/02/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With David Nobbs, Justin Webb, Marcel Berlins and Naomi Gryn.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Brian Aldiss and Richard Fortey
  Brian and Richard discuss books by T Coraghesson Boyle, Bernhard Schlink and Graham Greene
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane.
8. 02:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Helicopter Jean
  A father and daughter take a poignant woodland walk.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Rory Bremner, Kris Marshall, Pauline Black, Peter Duncan, David McAlmont, Nadine Shah
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
13. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
  3/6Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
2. 06:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?
4. 07:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 24/05/1964
  It's the tickling season with Dickie Mint and meet the world's worst!
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 3, The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
  2/4With a new girl in town, the clerk knows his office isn't big enough for both of them.
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Jetsam
  2/5A lonely man takes his father's old diving equipment out to sea.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Robin Glendinning - Edith's Story
  The true story of 16-year-old Edith Scholem, forced to flee Berlin in 1934.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 24/05/1964
  It's the tickling season with Dickie Mint and meet the world's worst!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
  3/6Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
4. 13:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—2. Secrets
  2/10As elections loom, Anna's father disappears.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Wheels Within Wheels
  7/30Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 2
  2/5The young Chopin becomes one of the most celebrated figures in Parisian society.
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Gemma Arterton, Tony Robinson and 'Five Children on the Western Front'
  Mel Giedroyc wishes star Gemma Arterton a happy birthday.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Space Perception
  4/6Desperate to move house, Stella tries burying the hatchet with the neighbours.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
2. 18:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
  4/8Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
4. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 24/05/1964
  It's the tickling season with Dickie Mint and meet the world's worst!
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
  3/6Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
6. 20:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
7. 21:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Jetsam
  2/5A lonely man takes his father's old diving equipment out to sea.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Robin Glendinning - Edith's Story
  The true story of 16-year-old Edith Scholem, forced to flee Berlin in 1934.
9. 22:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
10. 22:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Neil Finn Saves the Day!
  6/6After the band splits, Jemaine holds auditions in the toilets.
11. 23:00
  Scrooby Trevithick—Performer
  6/6Scrooby tries to become a performer, having had an internet hit with some dodgy karaoke.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/02/2015
  Jon Holmes chats to Ellie Taylor.
13. 23:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Meter Reading Chic
  6/6Ramesh decides it is time to ponder retirement from the corner shop game.
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—2. Secrets
  2/10As elections loom, Anna's father disappears.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Wheels Within Wheels
  7/30Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.
3. 00:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 2
  2/5The young Chopin becomes one of the most celebrated figures in Parisian society.
5. 01:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
6. 01:30
  Comedy's Coming Home—Curtis Walker
  Curtis Walker travels to Jamaica to find out how universal laughter really is.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
  3/6Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
8. 02:30
  Caught On Film
  Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
  2/4Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
10. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Jetsam
  2/5A lonely man takes his father's old diving equipment out to sea.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Robin Glendinning - Edith's Story
  The true story of 16-year-old Edith Scholem, forced to flee Berlin in 1934.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Space Perception
  4/6Desperate to move house, Stella tries burying the hatchet with the neighbours.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Happiness Is Work
  6/6Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long?

Wednesday 4 February 2015