BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 March 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Spotlight
  3/5Bill is going on Newsnight to debate the economy, so Bella gives him a mock interview.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—8. City Life, Urban Strife
  8/20Neil MacGregor explores life in Shakespeare's London through an apprentice's woollen cap.
3. 00:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 3
  3/5Billy is in trouble at work and home, so he returns to his dreams of London and Ambrosia.
4. 00:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Majorca
  3/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.
5. 01:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Charlie Brooker presents the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Alter Egos
  Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.
7. 02:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 3. The Big Cheese
  3/4A sadistic adversary exploits Detective Inspector Bob Boxer's deepest childhood fears.
8. 02:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 2
  2/3The extracts read by Simon Cadell deal with sex, sexuality, health and a Las Vegas triumph
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Tipping Point
  3/5By Helen Simpson. An English academic reflects on the painful conclusion to a love affair.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Alex Shearer - The Diabolical Gourmet
  Can executioner Ameline outwit France's gourmet murderer in 1790s Paris?
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions
  4/6The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo.
13. 05:30
  Believe It!—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4After a near-death experience, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
  4/4When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
2. 06:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 3
  3/3The playwright endures drama with the press, but enjoys his 70th birthday.
3. 07:00
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 2, Richard and Gregory Severin
  4/4In the late 1940s, the master dupes two brothers entranced by Lenin, Marx and Trotsky.
4. 07:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia
  6/6Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt
  8/13Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby cope with his first case using a jury?
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, The George Washington Complex
  6/13Can the idea of honesty gain sway in the Corner household?
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Angus Deayton plays host to Will Self, Arthur Smith, Sara Pascoe and Gyles Brandreth.
8. 09:30
  House on Fire—Series 2, Death
  6/6Matt and Vicky decide they will have to fake his death and claim on the insurance.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Family Friend
  4/5By Marina Warner. In Egypt 1901, some English army officers indulge in fox-hunting.
11. 11:15
  Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—An Offal Discovery
  1/2Gladys Mitchell's amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley probes alarming village events.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt
  8/13Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby cope with his first case using a jury?
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, The George Washington Complex
  6/13Can the idea of honesty gain sway in the Corner household?
3. 13:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
  4/4When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
4. 13:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 3
  3/3The playwright endures drama with the press, but enjoys his 70th birthday.
5. 14:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Other People
  4/5While Bella contemplates potential motherhood, Bill is having parental problems of his own
6. 14:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
7. 14:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 4
  4/5As he goes to perform his pub act, things get more complicated for the three-timing romeo.
8. 14:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Variety and Comedians
  4/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Children's Dens, Keep It in the Family and A Monster Calls
  Mel Giedroyc goes into hiding with a guide to building the perfect children's den.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
  6/6Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
12. 17:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 2, Richard and Gregory Severin
  4/4In the late 1940s, the master dupes two brothers entranced by Lenin, Marx and Trotsky.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Angus Deayton plays host to Will Self, Arthur Smith, Sara Pascoe and Gyles Brandreth.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Noel Coward
  TV producer Peter Bazalgette chooses the actor, lyricist and playwright, Noel Coward.
3. 19:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt
  8/13Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby cope with his first case using a jury?
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, The George Washington Complex
  6/13Can the idea of honesty gain sway in the Corner household?
5. 20:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
  4/4When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
6. 20:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 3
  3/3The playwright endures drama with the press, but enjoys his 70th birthday.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Family Friend
  4/5By Marina Warner. In Egypt 1901, some English army officers indulge in fox-hunting.
8. 21:15
  Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—An Offal Discovery
  1/2Gladys Mitchell's amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley probes alarming village events.
9. 22:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia
  6/6Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 12, Episode 4
  4/6The week's stories cobbled together in a scrapbook sketch show hosted by Nish Kumar.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Satan is ready to secretly return baby Patrick to Earth. But God has eyes in his back.
12. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 1, Food
  5/6The Bletchley Park code-breakers think of some new ways to improve wartime rations.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Other People
  4/5While Bella contemplates potential motherhood, Bill is having parental problems of his own
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
  9/20A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
3. 00:30
  Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 4
  4/5As he goes to perform his pub act, things get more complicated for the three-timing romeo.
4. 00:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Variety and Comedians
  4/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
5. 01:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Angus Deayton plays host to Will Self, Arthur Smith, Sara Pascoe and Gyles Brandreth.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Noel Coward
  TV producer Peter Bazalgette chooses the actor, lyricist and playwright, Noel Coward.(R)
7. 02:00
  Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
  4/4When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
8. 02:30
  Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 3
  3/3The playwright endures drama with the press, but enjoys his 70th birthday.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Family Friend
  4/5By Marina Warner. In Egypt 1901, some English army officers indulge in fox-hunting.
11. 04:15
  Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—An Offal Discovery
  1/2Gladys Mitchell's amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley probes alarming village events.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
  6/6Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
13. 05:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 2, Richard and Gregory Severin
  4/4In the late 1940s, the master dupes two brothers entranced by Lenin, Marx and Trotsky.

Friday 20 March 2015