BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 12 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
2. 06:30
  The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
  Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
4. 07:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
  1/6Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
  1/13Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
8. 09:30
  House on Fire—Series 2, Loan
  1/6When Matt's plans for winning the lottery go awry he is forced to borrow money from Vicky.
9. 10:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
10. 11:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
  1/13Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
3. 13:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
4. 13:30
  The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
  Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression
  9/10In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—A Planet Called George
  14/30Astronomer Heather Couper looks at how Herschel doubled the size of the solar system.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process
  4/10The coronation captures the heart of the nation.
8. 14:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
  4/5William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
9. 15:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Movie Trailers, Charles Darwin and Summer School
  Mel gets some top tips on how to become a movie trailer voiceover artist.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
  1/6When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
12. 17:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Elizabeth I
  Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen chooses Queen Elizabeth I.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
  3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
  1/13Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
5. 20:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
6. 20:30
  The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
  Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
7. 21:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
9. 22:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
  1/6Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 1, Crime
  4/6Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/02/2015
  Sara Pascoe chats to Liam Williams.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6Hell faces confusion when a dog turns up, as animals are not evil... except dolphins.
13. 23:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Fitton
  6/6The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses.
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression
  9/10In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—A Planet Called George
  14/30Astronomer Heather Couper looks at how Herschel doubled the size of the solar system.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process
  4/10The coronation captures the heart of the nation.
4. 00:45
  Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
  4/5William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Elizabeth I
  Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen chooses Queen Elizabeth I.(R)
7. 02:00
  Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
  4/5Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
8. 02:30
  The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
  Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
9. 03:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
10. 04:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
  4/5An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
  John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
  1/6When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
13. 05:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 5
  5/6The argy-bargy of Chesbury politics ponders the Chestnut.

Friday 13 February 2015