BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 24 February 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Children in Need: Holding On to You, Episode 1
  1/5Fourteen-year-old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by 20-year-old Jay.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Broadcasts from the Cosmos
  21/30How finding radio waves in space led to the discovery of the pulsar.
3. 00:30
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 6
  6/7The collector has done all he can to secure the letters but Miss Bordereau mistrusts him.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 1
  1/5Richard Burton and John Speke leave for Africa in search of the source of the Nile.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—08/03/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With David Nobbs, Justin Webb, Marcel Berlins and Naomi Gryn.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Jim Perrin and Marina Warner
  Sarah, Jim and Marina discuss works by JM Synge, Robert Graves and Maeve Binchy.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 1. Armistice Night
  1/6Posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey probes the death of a rich retired general.
8. 02:30
  Before Your Very Ears!
  Grant Gordon explores the rich history of magic on radio.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard
  1/3The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.
10. 04:00
  Ghost Stories of E Nesbit—The Shadow
  1/5Three girls are told a tale of evil, the tragic ending of which hits too close to home.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Sara Cox, Celia Imrie, Richard Osman, Morgana Robinson, Nick Mohammed, Arrested Development
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Just Managing
  6/6Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. From July 1992.
13. 05:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 4, In the Name of the Wee Man
  3/3A dramatised tribute to Tommy Lorne, one of Scotland's great early 20th-century comedians.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
2. 06:30
  Erin's Model World
  Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 3
  3/6On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
4. 07:30
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Anja and Benjio happily show a hapless robber around the Fings and Bobs shop.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Doing the Honours
  7/8Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 28/06/1964
  Can Sir Doddy rescue a damsel in distress?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 1
  1/7Made for 4 Extra. A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 09:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Remarkable true history of rockets and the men, women and animals behind them.
9. 10:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 11:00
  Ghost Stories of E Nesbit—John Charrington's Wedding
  2/5A groom promises to be at the church on time, even if it means coming back from the grave.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Betsy Coleman
  By Katie Hims. Betsy goes on a journey through her tragic past. Starring Maxine Peake.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Doing the Honours
  7/8Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 28/06/1964
  Can Sir Doddy rescue a damsel in distress?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
4. 13:30
  Erin's Model World
  Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Children in Need: Holding On to You, Episode 2
  2/5Police are called to the family home, when 14-year-old Holly goes missing for the night.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Squashed Stars and Black Holes
  22/30Heather Couper considers how the concept of black holes gained credence in astronomy.
7. 14:30
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 7
  7/7Aspern's editor has had a shocking confrontation with Miss Bordereau.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 2
  2/5Burton is too weak to travel so Speke heads for the Rusizi River alone.
9. 15:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Lee Evans, Chips and Giant Knitting Needles
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the pleasures of a moonlit bike ride.
11. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  1/4Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 3
  3/6On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  1/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Doing the Honours
  7/8Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.
4. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 28/06/1964
  Can Sir Doddy rescue a damsel in distress?
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
6. 20:30
  Erin's Model World
  Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare
7. 21:00
  Ghost Stories of E Nesbit—John Charrington's Wedding
  2/5A groom promises to be at the church on time, even if it means coming back from the grave.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Betsy Coleman
  By Katie Hims. Betsy goes on a journey through her tragic past. Starring Maxine Peake.
9. 22:00
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Anja and Benjio happily show a hapless robber around the Fings and Bobs shop.
10. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Arthur Smith
  2/6Marcus Brigstocke tries to tempt Arthur Smith to ventures new.
11. 23:00
  Delve Special—Series 2, The Secret Disservice
  3/4David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/02/2015
  'Spirit medium' Ian D Montfort chats to Timandra Harkness.
13. 23:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song
  3/6Adam and Rudy face the prospect of losing the shop's lease.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Children in Need: Holding On to You, Episode 2
  2/5Police are called to the family home, when 14-year-old Holly goes missing for the night.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Squashed Stars and Black Holes
  22/30Heather Couper considers how the concept of black holes gained credence in astronomy.
3. 00:30
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 7
  7/7Aspern's editor has had a shocking confrontation with Miss Bordereau.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 2
  2/5Burton is too weak to travel so Speke heads for the Rusizi River alone.
5. 01:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  1/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
6. 01:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read
  4/6Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 2. The General's Last Evening
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey probes the mysterious Mr Oliver and a pair of tricky wills.
8. 02:30
  Erin's Model World
  Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 04:00
  Ghost Stories of E Nesbit—John Charrington's Wedding
  2/5A groom promises to be at the church on time, even if it means coming back from the grave.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Betsy Coleman
  By Katie Hims. Betsy goes on a journey through her tragic past. Starring Maxine Peake.
12. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  1/4Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 3
  3/6On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.

Wednesday 25 February 2015