BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 9 March 2015

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  272 Attempts by Bryony Lavery
  Why are large number of children tagged in an isolated house with graves nearby..?
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Parky at 80, Jackie Stewart
  From the Beatles to Mozart, champion F1 driver Jackie Stewart makes his castaway choices.
3. 01:45
  Afternoon Reading—Claire Keegan - Foster, Episode 3
  3/3As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home.
4. 02:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Meets a Bird
  3/13An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
5. 02:30
  Life With The Lyons—Home Again
  Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels.
6. 03:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Debt of Honour
  4/6Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling.
7. 03:30
  John Osborne - The Entertainer
  Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Stars Bill Nighy.
8. 05:00
  Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 1
  1/4Unexpected adventure awaits Roland, Helen, David and Nicholas Watson in a derelict church.
9. 05:30
  Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 1
  1/4Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain and meets a mother she doesn't recognise.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
  1/5Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
2. 06:30
  The Ping Pong Diplomats
  Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
3. 07:00
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 4
  4/8With Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Robin Ince. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
  From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
8. 09:30
  The Brig Society—Series 1, Hospital
  2/6Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.
9. 10:00
  Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
  Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
  A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
  Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
  From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
  1/5Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
4. 13:30
  The Ping Pong Diplomats
  Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
5. 14:00
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Talent Show
  6/10Sapna's sister enters a top musical talent show, where she attracts unwanted attention.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
  1/20Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
7. 14:30
  Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 6
  6/10The warrior faces a terrible battle to the death.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 1
  1/5The man who fixed the gaping holes of Rue d'Enfer now makes his dramatic entry.
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
  Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Greyhound of a Girl, Elephants' Trunks and Dick and Dom
  Dick and Dom with the science behind the everyday in How Dangerous Is Your School?
11. 17:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 2. The Mould in the Gold
  2/6Is Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night the right time for Robert's eulogy?
12. 17:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Richard Holmes and Hilary Mantel
  Sarah, Richard and Hilary discuss books by Molly Keane, Arnold Wesker and Henry James.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
  8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
  From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
  1/5Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
6. 20:30
  The Ping Pong Diplomats
  Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
7. 21:00
  Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales—Mountain Girl
  1/6Rik Mayall invites you up a mountain path for a strange Brazilian adventure.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
  Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
9. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 4
  4/8With Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Robin Ince. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
10. 22:30
  The Brig Society—Series 1, Hospital
  2/6Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
12. 23:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The Cold War, the space race and the last man on the moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Talent Show
  6/10Sapna's sister enters a top musical talent show, where she attracts unwanted attention.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
  1/20Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 6
  6/10The warrior faces a terrible battle to the death.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 1
  1/5The man who fixed the gaping holes of Rue d'Enfer now makes his dramatic entry.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
  1/6James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Richard Holmes and Hilary Mantel
  Sarah, Richard and Hilary discuss books by Molly Keane, Arnold Wesker and Henry James.(R)
7. 02:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
  1/5Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
8. 02:30
  The Ping Pong Diplomats
  Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
9. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
  Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
10. 04:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
  A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
  Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
12. 05:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 2. The Mould in the Gold
  2/6Is Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night the right time for Robert's eulogy?
13. 05:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.

Tuesday 10 March 2015