BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 February 2016

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  1/2A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sigmund Freud
  Matthew Parris presents Craig Brown's nomination of Sigmund Freud.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Fascist Beast
  8/13The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician.
4. 01:30
  Last Orders—Episode 2
  2/2With pubs under financial pressure, landladies and landlords talk about hopes and fears.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 9
  9/10Natalia's grandfather relates his third encounter with the deathless man.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Shivaji: Dreaming Big
  The 17th-century warrior-king is today a role model and symbol of Hindu identity.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Colette - Cheri, Episode 4
  4/5Lea has returned to Paris, lonely and yearning for her young lover Cheri.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 4
  4/5Life in the Dearne changes with the outbreak of the Second World War.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—The Road to Gordium
  4/6The warrior becomes King of Macedonia and sets out to conquer the world.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Touch
  2/6A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.
12. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Florence Craye
  1/7Trapped in Steeple Bumpleigh, Bertie Wooster meets an old flame.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Case of Identity
  9/13The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and chambers.
2. 06:30
  In Search of My Lizard Brain
  Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.
3. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Emma
  1/4Can jobless and loveless Angus rekindle a relationship despite the barriers of technology?
4. 07:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and Shaun Pye present the best in terrible ideas.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement
  6/14Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
7. 09:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 1
  1/9Lionel Kelleway chairs the quiz in which contestants test wildlife knowledge.
8. 09:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
9. 10:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth David Essays—An Omelette and a Glass of Wine and Garlic Presses are Utterly Useless
  5/5Nichola McAuliffe reads extracts from essays written by food writer Elizabeth David.
11. 11:15
  Adrian Penketh - The Waterbucks
  With British rule ending in Hong Kong, Justin must face up to changes in his personal life
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement
  6/14Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Case of Identity
  9/13The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and chambers.
4. 13:30
  In Search of My Lizard Brain
  Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.
5. 14:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 10
  10/10Natalia connects her father's childhood, the tiger's wife and the deathless man.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Nainsukh: Owner Transfixed by Goose
  The artist whose portraits of a prince's life created a new vision for Indian art.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Colette - Cheri, Episode 5
  5/5Cheri has returned to Lea, but can their love affair survive?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 5
  5/5Winnie and Harry grow frail, but there are still surprises in store.
9. 15:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 16:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 1
  1/9Lionel Kelleway chairs the quiz in which contestants test wildlife knowledge.
11. 16:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
12. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Emma
  1/4Can jobless and loveless Angus rekindle a relationship despite the barriers of technology?
13. 17:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and Shaun Pye present the best in terrible ideas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life
  2/2Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Like a Rolling Stone
  Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement
  6/14Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
5. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Case of Identity
  9/13The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and chambers.
6. 20:30
  In Search of My Lizard Brain
  Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth David Essays—An Omelette and a Glass of Wine and Garlic Presses are Utterly Useless
  5/5Nichola McAuliffe reads extracts from essays written by food writer Elizabeth David.
8. 21:15
  Adrian Penketh - The Waterbucks
  With British rule ending in Hong Kong, Justin must face up to changes in his personal life
9. 22:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and Shaun Pye present the best in terrible ideas.
10. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Roguish Martin enters the Lords as Charles takes on a Big Brother 'star'.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined by Shazia Mirza.
12. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
  3/6A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.
13. 23:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The embarrassing auntie gets hip, and curious memories of the British Raj.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life
  2/2Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Like a Rolling Stone
  Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Case of Identity
  9/13The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and chambers.
4. 01:30
  In Search of My Lizard Brain
  Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 10
  10/10Natalia connects her father's childhood, the tiger's wife and the deathless man.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Nainsukh: Owner Transfixed by Goose
  The artist whose portraits of a prince's life created a new vision for Indian art.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Colette - Cheri, Episode 5
  5/5Cheri has returned to Lea, but can their love affair survive?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 5
  5/5Winnie and Harry grow frail, but there are still surprises in store.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—The Hunt of the God King
  5/6The conquering king pursues Darius, King of Persia, and falls in love.
10. 04:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 1
  1/9Lionel Kelleway chairs the quiz in which contestants test wildlife knowledge.
11. 04:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
12. 05:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Emma
  1/4Can jobless and loveless Angus rekindle a relationship despite the barriers of technology?
13. 05:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman, Miles Jupp and Shaun Pye present the best in terrible ideas.

Saturday 13 February 2016