BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 February 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
2. 06:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
3. 07:00
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
4. 07:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Trying to Avoid Unpleasantness
  4/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest welcomes the writer of naughty books, DH Lollipop, to Sizzlinghurst.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Carr, Bellos, Stavrakopoulou
  1/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Jimmy Carr, Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Alex Bellos.
8. 09:30
  Gush—Episode 6
  6/6Cravate and Pomeroy achieve freedom, but soon find themselves on a collision course.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Letter Killeth
  6/6As events devastate Sue, Jude Fawley's life continues to unravel.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 2
  5/5A notorious artist recalls her most controversial work.
11. 11:15
  Neil Brand - Stan
  As death threatens to separate Laurel and Hardy, Stan tries to say things left unsaid.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
3. 13:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
4. 13:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 5
  5/7Miss Bordereau interviews her lodger, and he and Miss Tina make an excursion.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—How the Universe Began
  20/30The Big Bang theory of how the universe began and what its opponents think.
7. 14:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert
  10/10Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 5
  5/5In 1986, Patti is living in Detroit when she hears bad news about Robert Mapplethorpe.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Letter Killeth
  6/6As events devastate Sue, Jude Fawley's life continues to unravel.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Forest Schools, Norway and Stretching Time
  Mel Giedroyc goes back to nature with a trip to forest school.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Centenary
  6/6Two musicians are after the same piano and a boy can't face the special school parade.
12. 17:30
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Carr, Bellos, Stavrakopoulou
  1/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Jimmy Carr, Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Alex Bellos.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, James Robertson
  Author and publisher James Robertson talks to Stuart Cosgrove about his favourite books.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest
  11/12The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
5. 20:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
6. 20:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 2
  5/5A notorious artist recalls her most controversial work.
8. 21:15
  Neil Brand - Stan
  As death threatens to separate Laurel and Hardy, Stan tries to say things left unsaid.
9. 22:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Trying to Avoid Unpleasantness
  4/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest welcomes the writer of naughty books, DH Lollipop, to Sizzlinghurst.
10. 22:30
  The League against Tedium—Episode 2
  2/6Attention scum! Monitoring flatulence and supporting Arsenal.
11. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
12. 23:45
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Family
  4/6Dave's domestic life is still upside down, and so his dad arrives to offer advice.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 5
  5/7Miss Bordereau interviews her lodger, and he and Miss Tina make an excursion.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—How the Universe Began
  20/30The Big Bang theory of how the universe began and what its opponents think.
3. 00:30
  Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert
  10/10Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 5
  5/5In 1986, Patti is living in Detroit when she hears bad news about Robert Mapplethorpe.
5. 01:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Carr, Bellos, Stavrakopoulou
  1/6John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Jimmy Carr, Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Alex Bellos.
6. 01:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, James Robertson
  Author and publisher James Robertson talks to Stuart Cosgrove about his favourite books.
7. 02:00
  Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 5
  5/5With Mark's commitment questioned, how can he earn a future and lay to rest the past?
8. 02:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Letter Killeth
  6/6As events devastate Sue, Jude Fawley's life continues to unravel.
10. 04:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 2
  5/5A notorious artist recalls her most controversial work.
11. 04:15
  Neil Brand - Stan
  As death threatens to separate Laurel and Hardy, Stan tries to say things left unsaid.
12. 05:00
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Centenary
  6/6Two musicians are after the same piano and a boy can't face the special school parade.
13. 05:30
  Living with the Enemy—Episode 2
  2/6Can ex-minister Gyles manage to stay a little longer in Nick's flat?

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