BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 4
  4/5Mark doesn't believe in ghosts, but as he tries to dispel his fears nothing is as it seems
2. 06:30
  Salt City
  Allan Beswick explores one of Britain's last salt mines, 500 feet beneath Cheshire.
3. 07:00
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.
4. 07:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington
  2/6Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Just Pack a Toothbrush
  2/13Mary's surprise news leaves Jennifer broody, much to Henry's horror.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
8. 09:30
  House on Fire—Series 2, Love
  2/6Vicky bumps into an old boyfriend and finds herself inviting him and his fiancee to dinner
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—We Wronged No Man
  5/6Jude attempts to open a new chapter in his life, but Arabella poses a threat.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 1
  4/5An artist's fascination for the truth in her work holds a deadly secret.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Gracey and Me
  Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years earlier.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Just Pack a Toothbrush
  2/13Mary's surprise news leaves Jennifer broody, much to Henry's horror.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 4
  4/5Mark doesn't believe in ghosts, but as he tries to dispel his fears nothing is as it seems
4. 13:30
  Salt City
  Allan Beswick explores one of Britain's last salt mines, 500 feet beneath Cheshire.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 4
  4/7The would-be literary thief is no nearer Aspern's letters.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Einstein's Biggest Blunder
  19/30How did the discovery that the universe is expanding impact upon Einstein's theories?
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—9. The Marriage of True Minds
  9/10The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 4
  4/5In 1975, Patti recorded her debut album Horses, a landmark in rock music.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—We Wronged No Man
  5/6Jude attempts to open a new chapter in his life, but Arabella poses a threat.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Scary Mice, Improvising and Tasty Food Pairings
  Mel Giedroyc explores why some people find mice scary.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, Educated Guesswork
  2/6Victoria and Roger are in crisis when Emily announces that she's not going to university.
12. 17:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Stan Laurel
  Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Just Pack a Toothbrush
  2/13Mary's surprise news leaves Jennifer broody, much to Henry's horror.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 4
  4/5Mark doesn't believe in ghosts, but as he tries to dispel his fears nothing is as it seems
6. 20:30
  Salt City
  Allan Beswick explores one of Britain's last salt mines, 500 feet beneath Cheshire.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 1
  4/5An artist's fascination for the truth in her work holds a deadly secret.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Gracey and Me
  Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years earlier.
9. 22:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington
  2/6Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.
10. 22:30
  Down the Line—Series 1, Healthy Eating
  5/6Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Satan needs to sort stuff out with God. But God is having 'me time'.
12. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 1, Bridge Too Far
  1/6Three wartime code-breakers tackle Nazi ciphers, but hate each other. From June 2007.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 4
  4/7The would-be literary thief is no nearer Aspern's letters.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Einstein's Biggest Blunder
  19/30How did the discovery that the universe is expanding impact upon Einstein's theories?
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—9. The Marriage of True Minds
  9/10The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 4
  4/5In 1975, Patti recorded her debut album Horses, a landmark in rock music.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Stan Laurel
  Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
7. 02:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 4
  4/5Mark doesn't believe in ghosts, but as he tries to dispel his fears nothing is as it seems
8. 02:30
  Salt City
  Allan Beswick explores one of Britain's last salt mines, 500 feet beneath Cheshire.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—We Wronged No Man
  5/6Jude attempts to open a new chapter in his life, but Arabella poses a threat.
10. 04:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 1
  4/5An artist's fascination for the truth in her work holds a deadly secret.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Gracey and Me
  Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years earlier.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, Educated Guesswork
  2/6Victoria and Roger are in crisis when Emily announces that she's not going to university.
13. 05:30
  Any Other Business—Episode 6
  6/6Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.

Friday 20 February 2015