BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 February 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
  1/5A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
2. 00:30
  World Book Club—Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting
  Irvine Welsh discusses his novel about drugs and violence, later filmed for the cinema.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
  10/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
4. 01:30
  Star Spangled Hendrix
  Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—1. Family Reunion
  1/10A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn links five cousins through war and adulthood.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—William Jones: Enlightenment Moghul
  The 18th-century Welsh scholar who awakened interest in Indian language and culture.
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—Waterloo East
  Will having the best break-up kiss ever persuade Jeanie to take Dan back one year on?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 1
  1/5Renowned travel writer Colin Thubron climbs Mount Kailas in Tibet, the holiest of places.
9. 03:00
  Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
  6/6The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Philip Roth
  3/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
11. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster
  4/6The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast.
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Roman orgies and aged bikers in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Lucas, Scott, Hartston
  5/6John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Matt Lucas, Prof Sophie Scott and William Hartston.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
  11/13The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
2. 06:30
  The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
  Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
3. 07:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
4. 07:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
  1/6Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
  The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 6
  6/8A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Murder Mystery
  2/4The elderly Scotsmen probe Mrs Naughtie's odd disappearance amid some unsavoury rumours.
9. 10:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 11:00
  Under the Skin—Another Life, by Resma Ruia
  2/3An Asian businessman visits Manchester on his way to America, but never leaves.
11. 11:15
  Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
  Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
  The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
  11/13The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
4. 13:30
  The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
  Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart
  2/10As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Rammohan Roy: Humanity in General
  The 19th-century Bengali scholar and reformer who campaigned against ritual suicide.
7. 14:30
  The Kiss—The Advertiser
  A old woman places an ad so that she can kiss someone for the first time in her life.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 2
  2/5On the ever rockier ascent of Kailas, the author enlists the help of Dhabu and his horses.
9. 15:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
  6/8The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
12. 17:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
13. 17:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
  1/6Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
  1/6Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
  The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
5. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
  11/13The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
6. 20:30
  The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
  Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
7. 21:00
  Under the Skin—Another Life, by Resma Ruia
  2/3An Asian businessman visits Manchester on his way to America, but never leaves.
8. 21:15
  Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
  Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
9. 22:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
  1/6Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
10. 22:30
  Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Drugs Trade
  3/4Andrew Maxwell's probe into the assumed threats of the drugs trade to British society.
11. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 4, Reunion
  5/6Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Blue Herring
  2/6The management consultants plug into media technology.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
  2/5The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
  1/6Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
  11/13The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
4. 01:30
  The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
  Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart
  2/10As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Rammohan Roy: Humanity in General
  The 19th-century Bengali scholar and reformer who campaigned against ritual suicide.
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—The Advertiser
  A old woman places an ad so that she can kiss someone for the first time in her life.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 2
  2/5On the ever rockier ascent of Kailas, the author enlists the help of Dhabu and his horses.
9. 03:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
  1/2Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
  6/8The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
12. 05:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
13. 05:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
  1/6Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.

Wednesday 17 February 2016