BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 March 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
2. 06:30
  Wreck of the Alba
  Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
  5/6Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
4. 07:30
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 09:45
  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.
9. 10:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
  An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
11. 11:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
3. 13:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
4. 13:30
  Wreck of the Alba
  Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
5. 14:00
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Protest
  7/10Increasing rent prices send Sapna's elderly neighbour on a crusade against corruption.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
  2/20Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
7. 14:30
  Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 7
  7/10What will the warrior find when he returns home?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 2
  2/5Marie Antoinette flees the palace to meet the awaiting king.
9. 15:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Wellies, Patrick Duffy and Dick & Dom
  Mel celebrates Patrick Duffy's birthday, and Dick and Dom are back at school.
11. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
  3/4Absconding with £4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
  5/6Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
4. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
5. 20:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
6. 20:30
  Wreck of the Alba
  Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
7. 21:00
  Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales—Train to Paris
  2/6Rik Mayall invites you to lie back and listen to a fluffy tale of seduction.
8. 21:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
9. 22:00
  Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
10. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Jan Ravens
  4/6Impressionist Jan Ravens has a boxing lesson, gets her eyebrows threaded and builds a wall
11. 23:00
  Strangers on Trains—Episode 1
  1/6Travellers, including a love-struck postie, share their darkest secrets.
12. 23:15
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1
  1/5Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'.
13. 23:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
  5/6Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Protest
  7/10Increasing rent prices send Sapna's elderly neighbour on a crusade against corruption.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
  2/20Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 7
  7/10What will the warrior find when he returns home?
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 2
  2/5Marie Antoinette flees the palace to meet the awaiting king.
5. 01:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
6. 01:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
7. 02:00
  Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
  2/5Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
8. 02:30
  Wreck of the Alba
  Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
9. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
  1/4Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
10. 04:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
  An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
11. 04:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
12. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
  3/4Absconding with £4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
  5/6Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.

Wednesday 11 March 2015