BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 February 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 1
  1/7An obsessed editor heads to Venice set on gaining papers of the late poet Jeffrey Aspern.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Plumbing the Depths
  16/30The science of astrophysics began 300 years ago but rocketed in Victorian times.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—6. The Newly Weds
  6/10The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on diaries and letters of Queen Victoria.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 1
  1/5In 1966, Patti Smith is in South Jersey and seems destined to be a schoolteacher.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—01/03/2010
  With Ken Bruce, Valerie Grove, Ben Goldacre and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Rob Newman and Sara Wheeler
  Rob and Sara discuss books by David C Korten, Robert Byron and Margaret Forster.(R)
7. 02:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 1
  1/5Mark Fife is rebuilding his life years after his son died, until things start to unravel.
8. 02:30
  Music Feature—Musical Comedy Was My Dish
  Ben Elton explores the lyrical side of PG Wodehouse, who wrote for many musical comedies.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—So Near, So Far
  2/6Yearning for a scholarship, stonemason Jude Fawley moves to Christminster.
10. 04:00
  OxCrimes—The Spinster, by Ann Cleeves
  1/5DI Jimmy Perez interviews a Scottish spinster with a buried secret.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Maxine Peake, Christopher Biggins, Helen Lederer, Tara Prem, Nikki Bedi, Eduardo Niebla, Southern Tenant Folk Union
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Faint Possibility
  5/6Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour.
13. 05:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 4, The German Pilot
  2/3By Rona Munro. Friedrich and Beth met as wartime enemies and found love on a Scottish farm
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
  2/5Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
2. 06:30
  Calling Time on Student Bars
  Ed Byrne finds out if that notorious institution, the student union bar, has had its day.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
4. 07:30
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Ruth gets to perform her favourite sketch - she just has to get Lucy to understand it.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
  6/8MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/06/1964
  Doddy reports from the Knotty Ash Eisteddfod and introduces the world's worst uncle.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
8. 09:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk feels surrounded by incompetents, so bumbles towards proving his theory.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Curse of Consciousness
  3/6Jude's deepening relationship with his cousin Sue threatens her teaching career.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
  2/5Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Tony Staveacre - Wodehouse in Hollywood
  PG Wodehouse is taken to Hollywood by a major studio. Is it a match made in heaven?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
  6/8MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/06/1964
  Doddy reports from the Knotty Ash Eisteddfod and introduces the world's worst uncle.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
  2/5Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
4. 13:30
  Calling Time on Student Bars
  Ed Byrne finds out if that notorious institution, the student union bar, has had its day.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 2
  2/7Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor believes he can charm his way into the house.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Milky Way
  17/30Heather considers the struggle to build our knowledge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family
  7/10A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 2
  2/5Patti Smith is hungry, homeless and penniless, until a chance encounter changes her life.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Curse of Consciousness
  3/6Jude's deepening relationship with his cousin Sue threatens her teaching career.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Ed Sheeran, Roald Dahl and Writing Sheds
  Mel Giedroyc gives the birthday bumps to singer Ed Sheeran and hears more Junior JAM.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
  6/6Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
  6/8MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers.
4. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/06/1964
  Doddy reports from the Knotty Ash Eisteddfod and introduces the world's worst uncle.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
  2/5Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
6. 20:30
  Calling Time on Student Bars
  Ed Byrne finds out if that notorious institution, the student union bar, has had its day.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
  2/5Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Tony Staveacre - Wodehouse in Hollywood
  PG Wodehouse is taken to Hollywood by a major studio. Is it a match made in heaven?
9. 22:00
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Ruth gets to perform her favourite sketch - she just has to get Lucy to understand it.
10. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Barry Cryer
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comedian Barry Cryer to try new experiences.
11. 23:00
  Delve Special—Series 2, Whose Baby?
  2/4David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production.
12. 23:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, "It's A Family Affair"
  2/6Adam discovers long lost love letters addressed to his late Mum
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 2
  2/7Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor believes he can charm his way into the house.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—The Milky Way
  17/30Heather considers the struggle to build our knowledge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family
  7/10A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 2
  2/5Patti Smith is hungry, homeless and penniless, until a chance encounter changes her life.
5. 01:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
6. 01:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
7. 02:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
  2/5Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
8. 02:30
  Calling Time on Student Bars
  Ed Byrne finds out if that notorious institution, the student union bar, has had its day.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Curse of Consciousness
  3/6Jude's deepening relationship with his cousin Sue threatens her teaching career.
10. 04:00
  OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
  2/5Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Tony Staveacre - Wodehouse in Hollywood
  PG Wodehouse is taken to Hollywood by a major studio. Is it a match made in heaven?
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
  6/6Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?

Wednesday 18 February 2015