BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 11 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
  3/5Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
2. 06:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
3. 07:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Sister Dearest
  6/6Guests not welcome. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
  6/26Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/14Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
7. 09:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
8. 09:30
  Spread a Little Happiness—Series 2, Ray, a Drop of Golden Sun
  2/6A gay divorcee gives Hope pause for thought in the sandwich bar.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
  1/2After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
10. 11:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
  3/5The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
11. 11:15
  Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
  Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
  6/26Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/14Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
3. 13:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
  3/5Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
4. 13:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting
  8/10The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Halley - A Comet's Tale
  13/30Heather Couper considers how Edmund Halley went about calculating the orbit of a comet.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen
  3/10The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.
8. 14:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
  3/5In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
  1/2After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Chris Hadfield, Bonnie Langford and Bionic Powers
  Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to dressing up and discovers how to eat peanuts in space.
11. 17:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
12. 17:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Paranormal
  Matthew Parris invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
  6/26Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/14Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
5. 20:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
  3/5Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
6. 20:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
7. 21:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
  3/5The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
8. 21:15
  Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
  Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
9. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Sister Dearest
  6/6Guests not welcome. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.
10. 22:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4A right-wing intervention and must-have board games.
11. 23:00
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday.
12. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 2, Jon Pertwee
  4/5Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson and Tim deJongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting
  8/10The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Halley - A Comet's Tale
  13/30Heather Couper considers how Edmund Halley went about calculating the orbit of a comet.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen
  3/10The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.
4. 00:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
  3/5In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
5. 01:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—The Paranormal
  Matthew Parris invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.
7. 02:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
  3/5Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
8. 02:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
  1/2After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
10. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
  3/5The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
11. 04:15
  Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
  Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
12. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
13. 05:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.

Thursday 12 February 2015