BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 February 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
2. 07:30
  Freedom Pass—Episode 3
  3/7Sexagenarians Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew use free travel for another chatty trip.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Bertrand Russell: The First Media Academic?
  Robin Ince listens back to some of the BBC archive of philosopher Bertrand Russell.
4. 09:00
  Lynne Truss: Pick of the Archive
  Lynne Truss introduces her favourite radio programmes from the BBC archive.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Embrace (Omnibus)
  Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
2. 13:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 1. The Last of the Bow Street Runners
  1/4Catherine turns to old-school detective Pip Shepherd when her sweetheart disappears.
3. 14:00
  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. 14:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/06/1964
  Doddy reports from the Knotty Ash Eisteddfod and introduces the world's worst uncle.
5. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Bertrand Russell: The First Media Academic?
  Robin Ince listens back to some of the BBC archive of philosopher Bertrand Russell.
6. 16:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
7. 17:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Trying to Avoid Unpleasantness
  4/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest welcomes the writer of naughty books, DH Lollipop, to Sizzlinghurst.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 18:30
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 4
  4/6Armed with a new face and OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.
3. 19:00
  Lynne Truss: Pick of the Archive
  Lynne Truss introduces her favourite radio programmes from the BBC archive.
4. 22:00
  Sabotage—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/2Sabotage is a fresh and exciting comedy night.
5. 23:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 2, Penzance
  4/6Remoteness, pilchards, Cornish pasties and civil war - what makes Penzance distinctive?
6. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Sport
  5/6Probing a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 4
  4/6Saul learns the truth about the sinister Gibson room and cavers push too deep.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 4
  4/6Armed with a new face and OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Bertrand Russell: The First Media Academic?
  Robin Ince listens back to some of the BBC archive of philosopher Bertrand Russell.
4. 02:00
  The Embrace (Omnibus)
  Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
5. 03:15
  London Particulars—Series 2, 1. The Last of the Bow Street Runners
  1/4Catherine turns to old-school detective Pip Shepherd when her sweetheart disappears.
6. 04:00
  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—1. Setting Off
  1/2Classic tale of an intrepid knight and his squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
7. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Trying to Avoid Unpleasantness
  4/6Vera Sackcloth-Vest welcomes the writer of naughty books, DH Lollipop, to Sizzlinghurst.

Sunday 22 February 2015