BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 2 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 2. Moon Music
  2/13Jet Morgan and his crew battle to make their 1965 Moon landing as the world looks on.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Manchester Playhouse
  3/6Geoffrey Wheeler tells the story of the Manchester Playhouse and the Hulme Hippodrome.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  1/4The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
4. 01:30
  Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story
  Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 2
  2/5John Unger discovers the extraordinary origins of Percy Washington's family wealth.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Tapping into Rubber
  Kathy Willis explores the smuggling of rubber seeds from South America.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—7. A Writer's Paradise
  7/15Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 2
  2/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one wouldn't quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 2
  2/3Milly allows herself to hope that Merton will be the one great passion in her short life.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, Submarine Diplomacy
  8/8The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up.
12. 05:00
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 4
  4/4Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.
13. 05:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Opera, Gas and Gardening
  3/6When Betty gets involved with Ground Force, an unlikely team of gardeners arrives.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  2/4DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
2. 06:30
  Bridging the Gap
  A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead.
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
4. 07:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
8. 09:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3
  3/3Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the result?
10. 11:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Signalman
  3/5A railway signalman at an isolated station has terrifying premonitions of future tragedies
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, A Case of Identity
  3/12Can the detective locate a missing husband without leaving Baker Street?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  2/4DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
4. 13:30
  Bridging the Gap
  A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 3
  3/5John Unger discovers the secret that protects Washington family's incredible wealth.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania
  Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—8. Family Strife
  8/15New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 3
  3/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3
  3/3Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the result?
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
11. 16:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father.
12. 17:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
13. 17:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions
  3/13Captain Jet Morgan is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Stand By Your Man
  Christine Hamilton, Linda Blair and Kirsty Crawford discuss loyalty in marriage.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges
  6/19With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/13Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  2/4DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
6. 20:30
  Bridging the Gap
  A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead.
7. 21:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Signalman
  3/5A railway signalman at an isolated station has terrifying premonitions of future tragedies
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, A Case of Identity
  3/12Can the detective locate a missing husband without leaving Baker Street?
9. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.
10. 22:30
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Money
  5/6Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic exploration of money.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/03/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes is joined by Richard Herring.
12. 23:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Wedding
  4/6Anthony is thrilled to be best man at a wedding, but Damien does not share his joy.
13. 23:30
  At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4George and Beverley feign their deaths to see how their children cope without them.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions
  3/13Captain Jet Morgan is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Stand By Your Man
  Christine Hamilton, Linda Blair and Kirsty Crawford discuss loyalty in marriage.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  2/4DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
4. 01:30
  Bridging the Gap
  A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead.
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 3
  3/5John Unger discovers the secret that protects Washington family's incredible wealth.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania
  Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—8. Family Strife
  8/15New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 3
  3/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3
  3/3Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the result?
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
11. 04:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father.
12. 05:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.

Thursday 3 March 2016