BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 19 February 2016

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field
  4/5BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ella Fitzgerald
  Ivan Massow nominates the great jazz singer, with expert advice from Cleo Laine.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
  13/13The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
4. 01:30
  Settling the Score
  Tim Blackmore examines the complex relationship between composer and commissioner.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—4. The Violinist
  4/10The cousins' relationships blossom in London, but the war starts to take its toll.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Jyotirao Phule: The Open Well
  The life of the lower-caste boy who rose to become a social reformer.
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—The Accident
  A father kisses his dead son, killed in an accident, and is shocked by his cold skin.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 4
  4/5The author hears about explorer Sven Hedin and his adventures around Mount Kailas.
9. 03:00
  Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—1. Campaign of Fear
  1/2A terrorist attack kills the bomber, threatening establishment and anarchist circles.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jill Dupleix, Clement Freud.
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Sight
  3/6A retired MP's ambition to improve the morality of his village has the opposite effect.
12. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Steeple Bumpleigh
  2/7Forced into a meeting at the cottage, Bertie Wooster gets a warning. With Richard Briers.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 6
  6/6John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
2. 06:30
  The Deighton File
  Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
3. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
  2/4Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
4. 07:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
7. 09:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 2
  2/9Lionel Kelleway visits the Liverpool Museum, to chair the wildlife quiz.
8. 09:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
9. 10:00
  Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—2. London Outrage
  2/2What began as an international terrorist bombing outrage resolves into a domestic tragedy.
10. 11:00
  Deep Country—Episode 2
  2/3The winters are particularly hard, but Neil revels in the isolation and tranquillity.
11. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
  1/4A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
3. 13:00
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
4. 13:30
  The Deighton File
  Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall
  5/10Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Birsa Munda: Have You Been to Chalkad?
  The young, charismatic healer who led his tribal community in revolt against the British.
7. 14:30
  The Kiss—Jacob Lennon
  Everyone at school is in love with Jacob Lennon, but what is it like to kiss him?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 5
  5/5Near the top of Mount Kailas, the pilgrims cluster and cries of exultation are heard.
9. 15:00
  Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—2. London Outrage
  2/2What began as an international terrorist bombing outrage resolves into a domestic tragedy.
10. 16:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 2
  2/9Lionel Kelleway visits the Liverpool Museum, to chair the wildlife quiz.
11. 16:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
  7/8Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
12. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
  2/4Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
13. 17:30
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda
  5/5BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Clair de lune
  An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
  7/14The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
  23/27A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
5. 20:00
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
6. 20:30
  The Deighton File
  Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
7. 21:00
  Deep Country—Episode 2
  2/3The winters are particularly hard, but Neil revels in the isolation and tranquillity.
8. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
  1/4A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
9. 22:00
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
10. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Martin has a sporting challenge, but can Charles save a disgraced minister?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined by Matt Forde.
12. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6The pros and cons of being grown up enough to have a guest room.
13. 23:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6The Kapoors visit the golf course, and the Delhi students take a train to Southend-on-Sea.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda
  5/5BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Clair de lune
  An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
3. 01:00
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
4. 01:30
  The Deighton File
  Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall
  5/10Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Birsa Munda: Have You Been to Chalkad?
  The young, charismatic healer who led his tribal community in revolt against the British.
7. 02:30
  The Kiss—Jacob Lennon
  Everyone at school is in love with Jacob Lennon, but what is it like to kiss him?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 5
  5/5Near the top of Mount Kailas, the pilgrims cluster and cries of exultation are heard.
9. 03:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
  1/4A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
10. 03:45
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 2. Then Fancies Flee Away
  2/4Mankind's hero is forced to help a young lad who has lain in a coma for seven years.
11. 04:30
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 3. No Foes Shall Stay His Might
  3/4Aided by a powerful spirit, a hunter is after Pilgrim, who tries to save himself.
12. 05:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
  4/4Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel

Saturday 20 February 2016