BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 February 2016

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Perils of the Sea
  12/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
2. 06:30
  Latch-Key Kids
  Jessica Hynes hears stories of 'latch-key kids' over the generations: were they neglected?
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith and Antony Worrall Thompson join Graeme Garden.
8. 09:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6MP Duncan welcomes a French delegation - will he end up with 'oeuf' on his face?
9. 10:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
10. 11:00
  Under the Skin—Eyebrows, by Kavita Bhanot
  3/3Three generations of women come to terms with one another.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Mark Wheatley - So You Want to Disappear
  Fraser helps people disappear, which is why Kathryn gives him a call.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Perils of the Sea
  12/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
4. 13:30
  Latch-Key Kids
  Jessica Hynes hears stories of 'latch-key kids' over the generations: were they neglected?
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—3. Honeymoon's Over
  3/10As Calypso weds wealthy Scotsman Hector Grant, the other cousins must move on.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi: Badass Queen
  Exploring the life and death of a heroine of the 1857 rebellion.
7. 14:30
  The Kiss—The Kiss That Never Happened
  Having imagined kissing Liesl for several years, is Ted any closer to his goal?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 3
  3/5On his climb, the writer strides forth into majestic desolation.
9. 15:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith and Antony Worrall Thompson join Graeme Garden.
11. 16:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6MP Duncan welcomes a French delegation - will he end up with 'oeuf' on his face?
12. 17:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
13. 17:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Bitching
  Kathy Lette, Kate Figes and Tom Mitchelson join Dominic Arkwright.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party
  4/19Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/13Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden and David Hatch
5. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Perils of the Sea
  12/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
6. 20:30
  Latch-Key Kids
  Jessica Hynes hears stories of 'latch-key kids' over the generations: were they neglected?
7. 21:00
  Under the Skin—Eyebrows, by Kavita Bhanot
  3/3Three generations of women come to terms with one another.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Mark Wheatley - So You Want to Disappear
  Fraser helps people disappear, which is why Kathryn gives him a call.
9. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.
10. 22:30
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—What We Wear
  3/6Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic exploration of clothing.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tiff Stevenson is joined by Abandoman.
12. 23:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, Valentine's Day
  2/6Damien is banned from the kitchen so that Anthony can cook up a Valentine's Day meal.
13. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Salisbury Plain
  5/6The sketch show team take their audience on Territorial Army manoeuvres.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition
  3/5The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Bitching
  Kathy Lette, Kate Figes and Tom Mitchelson join Dominic Arkwright.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Perils of the Sea
  12/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
4. 01:30
  Latch-Key Kids
  Jessica Hynes hears stories of 'latch-key kids' over the generations: were they neglected?
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—3. Honeymoon's Over
  3/10As Calypso weds wealthy Scotsman Hector Grant, the other cousins must move on.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi: Badass Queen
  Exploring the life and death of a heroine of the 1857 rebellion.
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—The Kiss That Never Happened
  Having imagined kissing Liesl for several years, is Ted any closer to his goal?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 3
  3/5On his climb, the writer strides forth into majestic desolation.
9. 03:00
  The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor
  2/2Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith and Antony Worrall Thompson join Graeme Garden.
11. 04:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6MP Duncan welcomes a French delegation - will he end up with 'oeuf' on his face?
12. 05:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
13. 05:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.

Thursday 18 February 2016