BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
2. 06:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
3. 07:00
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.
4. 07:30
  The Sinha Carta
  Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha examines our most important legal document.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
  9/26A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
7. 09:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
8. 09:30
  Spread a Little Happiness—Series 2, An Inspector Calls
  3/6The arrival of a restaurant reviewer from a posh magazine puts Hope in a spin.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
  4/6Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
  3/5Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
  MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
  9/26A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
4. 13:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 3
  3/7Jeffrey Aspern's literary editor embarks on a campaign of charming Miss Bordereau's niece.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Deep Space
  18/30Heather Couper traces our understanding of nebulae, island universes outside our galaxy.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
  8/10The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 3
  3/5In 1969, Patti and Robert Mapplethorpe have moved to the Chelsea Hotel, Brooklyn.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
  4/6Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Nicholas Parsons, Pop Music and 4D Films
  Mel Giedroyc uncovers the Inheritance Tracks of Nicholas Parsons.
11. 17:00
  Miracles R Us—Lot 243
  4/4Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for
12. 17:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
  Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
  9/26A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/14It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
6. 20:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
  3/5Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
  MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
9. 22:00
  The Sinha Carta
  Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha examines our most important legal document.
10. 22:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Motivational Speech
  1/6The ex-variety star tries motivational speaking with a snappy slogan and dunce's caps.
11. 23:00
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.
12. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan
  5/5Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 3
  3/7Jeffrey Aspern's literary editor embarks on a campaign of charming Miss Bordereau's niece.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Deep Space
  18/30Heather Couper traces our understanding of nebulae, island universes outside our galaxy.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
  8/10The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 3
  3/5In 1969, Patti and Robert Mapplethorpe have moved to the Chelsea Hotel, Brooklyn.
5. 01:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
  Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
7. 02:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
  3/5A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
8. 02:30
  Hunting Haydn's Head
  Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
  4/6Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
10. 04:00
  OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
  3/5Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
  MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
12. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Lot 243
  4/4Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for
13. 05:30
  The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.

Thursday 19 February 2015