BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 20 February 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Hood—The Scribe of Sherwood
  2/4Little John and Sheriff of Nottingham Philip de Nicholay share secrets with Alan-a-Dale.
2. 07:00
  Great Lives—Robin Hood
  Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith discusses Robin Hood.
3. 07:30
  Tony Hawks's Guide to the Guides—River Thames
  4/6Tony heads up river to test guide book accuracy, and his own suitability for boating life.
4. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Scrambled
  Allegra McEvedy reflects on our complex, even scrambled, relationship with the humble egg.
5. 09:00
  Williams on the Wireless
  A selection of highlights to mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of Kenneth Williams.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters
  6/6Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Nettie is on life support and her mum resorts to looking at her laptop for answers.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Harry Connick Jr
  The singer and pianist picks 'When The Saints Go Marching In' by Louis Armstrong.
5. 14:15
  An Englishman Abroad by Alan Bennett
  What did the actress say to the spy? Stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Scrambled
  Allegra McEvedy reflects on our complex, even scrambled, relationship with the humble egg.
7. 16:00
  Hood—The Scribe of Sherwood
  2/4Little John and Sheriff of Nottingham Philip de Nicholay share secrets with Alan-a-Dale.
8. 17:00
  Great Lives—Robin Hood
  Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith discusses Robin Hood.
9. 17:30
  Tony Hawks's Guide to the Guides—River Thames
  4/6Tony heads up river to test guide book accuracy, and his own suitability for boating life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The End of the Rogue
  5/5Kip and Medley are in a race against time to save Planet B.
2. 18:30
  Ghost Zone—Episode 5
  5/5The army closes in on Inchbrae, but can the alien presence be defeated?
3. 19:00
  Williams on the Wireless
  A selection of highlights to mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of Kenneth Williams.
4. 22:00
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3
  3/4Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?
5. 22:30
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Bathroom
  3/4Alun's house tour arrives in his bathroom.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/02/2016
  Arthur Smith is joined by Matt Forde.
7. 23:00
  Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/490-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.
8. 23:30
  The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 6
  6/6Boothby Graffoe traces a joke through the ages - and tries find a Brighton B&B.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The End of the Rogue
  5/5Kip and Medley are in a race against time to save Planet B.
2. 00:30
  Ghost Zone—Episode 5
  5/5The army closes in on Inchbrae, but can the alien presence be defeated?
3. 01:00
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Nettie is on life support and her mum resorts to looking at her laptop for answers.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Harry Connick Jr
  The singer and pianist picks 'When The Saints Go Marching In' by Louis Armstrong.
5. 02:15
  An Englishman Abroad by Alan Bennett
  What did the actress say to the spy? Stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Scrambled
  Allegra McEvedy reflects on our complex, even scrambled, relationship with the humble egg.
7. 04:00
  Hood—The Scribe of Sherwood
  2/4Little John and Sheriff of Nottingham Philip de Nicholay share secrets with Alan-a-Dale.
8. 05:00
  Great Lives—Robin Hood
  Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith discusses Robin Hood.
9. 05:30
  Tony Hawks's Guide to the Guides—River Thames
  4/6Tony heads up river to test guide book accuracy, and his own suitability for boating life.

Sunday 21 February 2016