BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 23 February 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—Earl's Court
  2/6To learn who killed Door's family, Richard visits a venerable resident of London Below.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Colin Dexter & Russell James
  Louise Doughty, Colin Dexter and Russell James discuss books by Martha Gelhorn, AE Housman(R)
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  1/6The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
4. 01:30
  The Spirit of Grunge
  Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge movement influenced a generation of British youth.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard
  6/10Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he?
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
  Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—1. New York, New York
  1/15Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 1
  1/5Annie Proulx sets out to build her dream house in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook.
9. 03:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Drowned Church
  1/4Humanity's ageless champion returns to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea.
10. 03:45
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lost Hotel
  2/4The mystical, timeless man finds himself an unwilling guest at a sinister hotel.
11. 04:30
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lady in the Lake
  3/4The ageless wanderer is drawn to a magical fiddle player, and finds a tragic love triangle
12. 05:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, Hope Springs
  4/4The roaming immortal reunites with daughter Doris, but learns an old foe is on his trail.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
2. 06:30
  Nightingale of the Nile
  Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
3. 07:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 3
  3/4When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman.
4. 07:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
  2/6Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
  A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 7
  7/8A 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, Romance in the Glen
  3/4Falling head over heels for a society beauty, Hamish finds a rival in the laird.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson, Episode 2
  2/2Boswell relies on Johnson more and more. Hester Thrale becomes Johnson's devoted friend.
10. 11:00
  Carla Lane - Lena
  A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
11. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
  1/4An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
  A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
4. 13:30
  Nightingale of the Nile
  Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
  7/10Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
  How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
  2/15One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 2
  2/5Annie Proulx hires an architect for her new Wyoming home, and tree planting begins.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson, Episode 2
  2/2Boswell relies on Johnson more and more. Hester Thrale becomes Johnson's devoted friend.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy
  7/8British week in the People's Republic showcases a double-decker bus and clog dancing.
12. 17:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 3
  3/4When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman.
13. 17:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
  2/6Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Angel Islington
  3/6Richard and Door travel to the British Museum to locate the citadel of the legendary Angel
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
  2/6Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/16Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
  A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
6. 20:30
  Nightingale of the Nile
  Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
7. 21:00
  Carla Lane - Lena
  A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
8. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
  1/4An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
9. 22:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
  2/6Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
10. 22:30
  Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Nationalism
  4/4Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—23/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth is joined again by Tim FitzHigham.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.
13. 23:30
  Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince sift through The Infinite Monkey Cage inbox.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Angel Islington
  3/6Richard and Door travel to the British Museum to locate the citadel of the legendary Angel
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
  2/6Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
4. 01:30
  Nightingale of the Nile
  Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
  7/10Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
  How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
  2/15One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 2
  2/5Annie Proulx hires an architect for her new Wyoming home, and tree planting begins.
9. 03:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
  1/4An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
10. 03:45
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Sookey Hill
  2/4Pilgrim investigates a story about a man being turned into a hare.
11. 04:30
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Aisley Bridge
  3/4Pilgrim is drawn into the world of the Lanes, and the immortal children who live there.
12. 05:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Lindie Island
  4/4Pilgrim is asked to sacrifice a man he has kept safe for centuries.

Wednesday 24 February 2016