BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 March 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Humiliation
  1/5Two old flatmates meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything... mostly.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
  6/20What Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage.
3. 00:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 1
  1/5A young dreamer fantasises about a more exciting life.
4. 00:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Childhood Memories
  1/5Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 15, Daniel Defoe
  2/6With guest panellists, crime writer Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Howard Brenton and Alexander Walker
  Sara, Howard and Alexander discuss books by Primo Levi, Stefan Zweig and George Orwell.
7. 02:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
  1/4DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
8. 02:30
  Looking for Ripley
  Crime writer Mark Billingham tails Patricia Highsmith's hero-psychopath Tom Ripley
9. 03:00
  Keith Waterhouse - Mr and Mrs Nobody
  The diary doings of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his long-suffering wife Carrie.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, On Dover Beach
  1/5By Tom Stoppard. Matthew Arnold engages in animated internal debate with himself.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Scottee, Esther Rantzen, Danny Brocklehurst, Rick Edwards, Tyrone Huggins, Jose Gonzalez, C Duncan
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 3. Hungry
  3/6With his mum at the church, hungry Robert takes action.
13. 05:30
  Know Your Place—Room to Manoeuvre
  3/8Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
  2/4The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
2. 06:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
  1/3Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
4. 07:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home
  1/4Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
6. 08:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
  The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
8. 09:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz.
9. 10:00
  Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
  Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
  2/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
11. 11:15
  Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
  Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
  The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
3. 13:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
  2/4The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
4. 13:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
  1/3Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Wonderful Guy
  2/5Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age.
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
  7/20A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
7. 14:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
  2/5Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
8. 14:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
  2/5Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
9. 15:00
  Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
  Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—David Thewlis, Keep It in the Family and A Monster Calls
  Mel Giedroyc says happy birthday to Harry Potter actor David Thewlis.
11. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
  4/4Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
2. 18:30
  Frankly Speaking—Maurice Chevalier
  The French entertainer talks frankly about his career.
3. 18:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Judith Kerr
  Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
5. 19:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
  The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
6. 20:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
  2/4The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
7. 20:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
  1/3Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
8. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
  2/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
9. 21:15
  Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
  Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
10. 22:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home
  1/4Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches.
11. 22:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Suggs
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Madness frontman Suggs to try some new experiences.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2015
  Tiff Stevenson chats to Joel Dommett.
13. 23:00
  Strangers on Trains—Episode 2
  2/6Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs.
14. 23:15
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
  2/5Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
15. 23:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
  6/6With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Wonderful Guy
  2/5Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
  7/20A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
3. 00:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
  2/5Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
4. 00:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
  2/5Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
5. 01:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
6. 01:30
  Frankly Speaking—Maurice Chevalier
  The French entertainer talks frankly about his career.
7. 01:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Judith Kerr
  Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms.
8. 02:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
  2/4The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
9. 02:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
  1/3Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
10. 03:00
  Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
  Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
11. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
  2/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
12. 04:15
  Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
  Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
13. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
  4/4Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
14. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
  6/6Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.

Wednesday 18 March 2015