BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 7 February 2015

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Noel Coward—The Vortex
  Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
2. 07:30
  Freedom Pass—Episode 1
  1/7Eligible for free bus travel, Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew head off for an adventure
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
4. 09:00
  Side By Side By Sherrin
  Emma Freud celebrates the life and career of Ned Sherrin with archive highlights.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ice Wife (Omnibus)
  Filmmaker Jen travels to an Antarctic base where tensions already high.
2. 13:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, Foundry
  5/6Charles Dickens's conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death
3. 14:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/01/1984
  From a Tibetan mystic to the entire United Nations, the ultimate one-man show.
4. 14:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/14The explosive Flying Wombat and insulted Italians.
5. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
6. 16:00
  Noel Coward—The Vortex
  Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
7. 17:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Peace and Quiet
  2/6Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera and Henry at their castle.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 2
  2/6After Saul and his family win a competition, strange events happen.
2. 18:30
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
3. 19:00
  Side By Side By Sherrin
  Emma Freud celebrates the life and career of Ned Sherrin with archive highlights.
4. 22:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 6
  6/6With Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican. The Hoosiers provide music.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/02/2015
  Arthur Smith chats again to Nick Mohammed.
6. 23:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 2, Wilmslow
  2/6Mark Steel performs a show for the residents of Wilmslow in Cheshire.
7. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Relationships
  3/6Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 2
  2/6After Saul and his family win a competition, strange events happen.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2
  2/669-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
  A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
4. 02:00
  The Ice Wife (Omnibus)
  Filmmaker Jen travels to an Antarctic base where tensions already high.
5. 03:15
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, Foundry
  5/6Charles Dickens's conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death
6. 04:00
  Noel Coward—The Vortex
  Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
7. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Peace and Quiet
  2/6Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera and Henry at their castle.

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