BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 February 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
  The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
4. 01:30
  Composing New York
  Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
  2/10As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
  Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
  7/10Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
  2/5Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
9. 03:00
  Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
  After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
  4/8It may be Glorious Reindeer Day, but light bulbs and tolerance are in short supply.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
13. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
  5/6Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
  2/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
2. 06:30
  Sidekick
  Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
3. 07:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
  2/19The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
9. 10:00
  Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
  Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
10. 11:00
  Mick Jackson - Junior Science—Zero Gravity
  Daniel Taylor throws a ball into the air, with unexpected results. By Mick Jackson.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Christopher William Hill - Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
  An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
  2/19The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
  2/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
4. 13:30
  Sidekick
  Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
5. 14:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 3
  3/10As Natalia questions her grandfather's past, memories of a pledge are conjured up.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Guru Nanak: The Discipline of Deeds
  Sunil Khilnani profiles Guru Nanak, the 15th-century founder of the Sikh religion.
7. 14:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
  8/10After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
  3/5Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
9. 15:00
  Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
  Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
11. 16:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
12. 17:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
13. 17:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
  3/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Blonde Moments
  Dominic Arkwright asks how blonde hair evolved.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
  2/19The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
  12/13A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
5. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
  2/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
6. 20:30
  Sidekick
  Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
7. 21:00
  Mick Jackson - Junior Science—Zero Gravity
  Daniel Taylor throws a ball into the air, with unexpected results. By Mick Jackson.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Christopher William Hill - Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
  An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him.
9. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
10. 22:30
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Dietary Practices
  1/6Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic explanation of our development.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Iain Lee chats to Adam Hess.
12. 23:00
  Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4A week of radio that never happened. With Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.
13. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Marathon
  3/6The sketch show team and their studio audience enter the London Marathon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
  3/4The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Blonde Moments
  Dominic Arkwright asks how blonde hair evolved.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
  2/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
4. 01:30
  Sidekick
  Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 3
  3/10As Natalia questions her grandfather's past, memories of a pledge are conjured up.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Guru Nanak: The Discipline of Deeds
  Sunil Khilnani profiles Guru Nanak, the 15th-century founder of the Sikh religion.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
  8/10After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
  3/5Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
9. 03:00
  Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
  Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
12. 05:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
13. 05:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?

Thursday 4 February 2016