BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—4. Stolen Keepsakes
  4/10Anna and her family become refugees in Zurich.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Earth Moves
  9/30Copernicus had the crazy idea that the Earth was not at the centre of the universe.
3. 00:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—4. Clementine
  4/5Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 4
  4/5Chopin is plagued by ill health and his relationship with George Sand breaks down.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  3/6The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—David Lloyd George
  Athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson chooses her Welsh compatriot, politician David Lloyd George.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo
  5/6Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment.
8. 02:30
  Vaughan Williams: Late Love, Late Life
  Julian Lloyd Webber examines composer Ralph Vaughan Williams's affair with Ursula Wood.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—4. Feelings and Fear
  4/4Nastasya and Aglaya discuss their feelings for Myshkin, as he begins to fear for his life.
10. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—The Egg
  4/5William's impressive collection of eggs lacks only one thing - an egg from a mute swan.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Andy Merriman - A Monstrous Vitality
  By Andy Merriman. Margaret Rutherford falls in love with a man 30 years her junior.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
13. 05:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 4
  4/6Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
2. 06:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Mrs Roberts experiences the poor local trains first-hand.
4. 07:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Peace and Quiet
  2/6Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera and Henry at their castle.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent
  The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970
7. 09:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz.
8. 09:30
  Gush—Episode 4
  4/6Cravate and Pomeroy are joined by another prisoner and they plan their escape.
9. 10:00
  Imogen Quy - The Wyndham Case
  A Cambridge student's found dead - a tragic accident or is something more sinister afoot?
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Sitter
  A new visitor inspires memories of Bulldog's death-defying flights and exotic love affairs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent
  The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
4. 13:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—5. Visitors
  5/10Unable to get published in Zurich, Papa travels to Paris.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Imperfect Cosmos
  10/30Tycho Brahe realised that the heavens change, and that a planet's orbit could be predicted
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—5. Mrs Drexl
  5/5Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale...
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 5
  5/5As Paris is shaken by revolution, Chopin seeks refuge in Scotland.
9. 15:00
  Imogen Quy - The Wyndham Case
  A Cambridge student's found dead - a tragic accident or is something more sinister afoot?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Five Children, Frank Cottrell Boyce and JM Barrie
  Mel Giedroyc hosts the final part of the Costa-winning Five Children on the Western Front.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades
  4/6Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?
12. 17:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Mrs Roberts experiences the poor local trains first-hand.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Dr Tony Pollard
  1/8Dr Tony Pollard explains how Gavin Maxwell's book Ring of Bright Water changed his life.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent
  The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
6. 20:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
7. 21:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Sitter
  A new visitor inspires memories of Bulldog's death-defying flights and exotic love affairs
9. 22:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Peace and Quiet
  2/6Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera and Henry at their castle.
10. 22:30
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Matthew Kelly
  6/6Matthew Kelly joins Sheffield singer John for a special edition of Stars in Their Eyes.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—06/02/2015
  Arthur Smith chats to Nick Mohammed.
12. 23:00
  Daydream Believers
  Mitchell and Webb are a hack sci-fi scribe and his gormless lodger. With Olivia Colman.
13. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
14. 23:45
  Self-Storage—Series 1, House Hunting
  2/6Separated and homeless, Dave muses on life outside his temporary storage pod home.
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—5. Visitors
  5/10Unable to get published in Zurich, Papa travels to Paris.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Imperfect Cosmos
  10/30Tycho Brahe realised that the heavens change, and that a planet's orbit could be predicted
3. 00:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—5. Mrs Drexl
  5/5Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale...
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 5
  5/5As Paris is shaken by revolution, Chopin seeks refuge in Scotland.
5. 01:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz.
6. 01:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Dr Tony Pollard
  1/8Dr Tony Pollard explains how Gavin Maxwell's book Ring of Bright Water changed his life.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
8. 02:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
9. 03:00
  Imogen Quy - The Wyndham Case
  A Cambridge student's found dead - a tragic accident or is something more sinister afoot?
10. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
  5/5Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—The Sitter
  A new visitor inspires memories of Bulldog's death-defying flights and exotic love affairs
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades
  4/6Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?
13. 05:30
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/5Mrs Roberts experiences the poor local trains first-hand.

Saturday 7 February 2015