BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 February 2015

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris!
  6/10In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Galileo - Seeing Is Believing
  11/30Heather Couper on Galileo's idea to systematically record his telescope observations.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings
  1/10A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
4. 00:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 1
  1/5The rise of a one-man force of the 1800s. Biography of the author and political reformer.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—22/02/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With Mary Beard, Marcel Theroux, Arthur Smith and Ariel Leve.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Shirley Hughes and Ken Smith
  Sarah LeFanu, Shirley Hughes and Ken Smith on books by Arnold Bennett and E Annie Proulx.
7. 02:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—A Door Unlocked
  1/5Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy.
8. 02:30
  The Return of King Arthur
  Bettany Hughes looks at Edward Burne Jones's greatest work, The Sleep of Arthur in Avalon.
9. 03:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 1
  1/2August 1785: The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge.
10. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, An Incident
  1/5Two children, two pets, one stranger. Then a small domestic disaster.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Nick Park, Kayvan Novak, Tameka Empson, Susan Calman, Songhoy Blues, Justin Townes Earle
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Old Problem
  4/6Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.
13. 05:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 4, The Porter's Story
  1/3By Rona Munro. A comic retelling of events at Dunsinane, when Macbeth's porter took charge
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
  2/5Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
2. 06:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.
4. 07:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
  6/6The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
  Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse
  3/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
9. 10:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
10. 11:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
  2/5She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
  Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
  Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
3. 13:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
  2/5Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
4. 13:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
  7/10Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Newton - A Matter of Some Gravity
  12/30Isaac Newton's mathematical brilliance put the laws of physics on a firm foundation.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
  2/10Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
8. 14:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 2
  2/5Political activism lands William in prison, where his main worries are exercise and food.
9. 15:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Hugh Dennis, Chinese New Year and Packed Lunches
  Mel Giedroyc celebrates the humble packed lunch and remembers the London Olympics.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
  5/6If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray
  2/6Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
  5/8Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
4. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
  Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
5. 20:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
  2/5Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
6. 20:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
7. 21:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
  2/5She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
  Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
9. 22:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
  6/6The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
10. 22:30
  Radio 2's Comedy Showcase—Tim Minchin - Strings
  The struggles of rock band singer Jonny, who leaves Australia in pursuit of fame.
11. 23:00
  Delve Special—Series 2, The Archibald Gallery Robbery
  1/4Reporter David Lander reopens the investigation into 1983's Archibald Gallery robbery.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—10/02/2015
  Sara Pascoe chats to Liam Williams.
13. 23:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, "No Richie, No Cry"
  1/6Adam and Rudy fill the gap left by Richie being at University with some salsa classes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
  7/10Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Newton - A Matter of Some Gravity
  12/30Isaac Newton's mathematical brilliance put the laws of physics on a firm foundation.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
  2/10Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
4. 00:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 2
  2/5Political activism lands William in prison, where his main worries are exercise and food.
5. 01:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
6. 01:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray
  2/6Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.
7. 02:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
  2/5Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
8. 02:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
9. 03:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
10. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
  2/5She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
  Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
  5/6If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
  1/6Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom.

Wednesday 11 February 2015