BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 24 February 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
2. 06:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
4. 07:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
8. 09:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The frustrations of backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge.
9. 10:00
  Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
  When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
10. 11:00
  Leap Year Tales—Aw Wrong
  1/3Expecting their first child, a couple take steps to influence nature.
11. 11:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Mullerby Fair
  1/4The immortal wanderer William Palmer has to fight the malevolent Mr Speed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
4. 13:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly
  8/10Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Pressed Plants and Possibilities
  How Kew's pressed plants collection established insights into plant relationships.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—3. Another Opening
  3/15Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 3
  3/5Annie Proulx sets out to build her dream house in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook.
9. 15:00
  Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
  When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
11. 16:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The frustrations of backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge.
12. 17:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
13. 17:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Black Friars
  4/6Richard heads to the monastery where he must undergo a terrifying ordeal to obtain the key
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Generation Game
  With Dominic Arkwright, Lucy Mangan, Dillie Kean and Francis Gilbert.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Rescuing Admirals
  5/19Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/13Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
6. 20:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
7. 21:00
  Leap Year Tales—Aw Wrong
  1/3Expecting their first child, a couple take steps to influence nature.
8. 21:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Mullerby Fair
  1/4The immortal wanderer William Palmer has to fight the malevolent Mr Speed.
9. 22:00
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots.
10. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth is joined again by Tim FitzHigham.
11. 22:30
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Health and Medicine
  4/6Stand-up and song in a comic exploration of health.
12. 23:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Dinner Party
  3/6Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties.
13. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Back to the Studio
  6/6The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Black Friars
  4/6Richard heads to the monastery where he must undergo a terrifying ordeal to obtain the key
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Generation Game
  With Dominic Arkwright, Lucy Mangan, Dillie Kean and Francis Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead
  3/6Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.
4. 01:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly
  8/10Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Pressed Plants and Possibilities
  How Kew's pressed plants collection established insights into plant relationships.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—3. Another Opening
  3/15Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 3
  3/5Annie Proulx sets out to build her dream house in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook.
9. 03:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Mullerby Fair
  1/4The immortal wanderer William Palmer has to fight the malevolent Mr Speed.
10. 03:45
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Tregarrah Head
  2/4by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Pilgrim has to rescue the Old Man of Tregarrah Head.
11. 04:30
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Wedlowe Sound
  3/4by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Pilgrim must save a community when a sleeping giant wakes.
12. 05:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Bleaker Lake
  4/4by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. It's time for Pilgrim's showdown with Birdie at Merlin's lake.

Thursday 25 February 2016