BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 March 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Captain Jet Morgan and his crew face catastrophe when their rocket loses power.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ignaz Semmelweis
  Writer Frances Cairncross nominates the forgotten hero of medicine Ignaz Semmelweis.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  3/4An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
4. 01:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
  4/5John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders
  Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—9. Adverts and Oscars
  9/15Jennifer is invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium - TV.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 4
  4/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 1
  1/2A chauffeur becomes fatally attracted to the rich young widow who hires him.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Smell
  5/6Throwing off the scent poses problems for hunters and hunted alike in a Boxing Day hunt.
12. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  4/4The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
2. 06:30
  Ruby Murray: The Secret Story of Curry
  Alkarim Jivani explores Britain's long love affair with curry.
3. 07:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
4. 07:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Fear of Wages
  25/27Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war.
7. 09:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 4
  4/9Lionel Kelleway visits Derbyshire, to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts
  1/6Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 2
  2/2Lady Franklin has rejected her chauffeur Leadbitter's advances, and it hurts.
10. 11:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Queer Chair
  5/5Too many glasses of punch and Tom feels the queer chair in the room of his inn turn on him
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Five Orange Pips
  5/12Colonel Elias Openshaw calls on the detective after a violent threat.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Fear of Wages
  25/27Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  4/4The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
4. 13:30
  Ruby Murray: The Secret Story of Curry
  Alkarim Jivani explores Britain's long love affair with curry.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
  5/5Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Patterns from Crossed Peas
  Kathy Willis on how Mendel's famous pea experiments helped to revolutionise horticulture.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—10. A Falling Star
  10/15Neely has won an Academy Award, but her second marriage is already on the rocks.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 5
  5/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 2
  2/2Lady Franklin has rejected her chauffeur Leadbitter's advances, and it hurts.
10. 16:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 4
  4/9Lionel Kelleway visits Derbyshire, to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts
  1/6Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.
12. 17:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
13. 17:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Ol' Man River
  Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of Ol' Man River.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Fear of Wages
  25/27Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  4/4The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
6. 20:30
  Ruby Murray: The Secret Story of Curry
  Alkarim Jivani explores Britain's long love affair with curry.
7. 21:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Queer Chair
  5/5Too many glasses of punch and Tom feels the queer chair in the room of his inn turn on him
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Five Orange Pips
  5/12Colonel Elias Openshaw calls on the detective after a violent threat.
9. 22:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
10. 22:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Three's a Crowd
  1/6Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life - unlike his son Adam.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/03/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined by Rob Auton.
12. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, The Sea Section; Dog Days
  6/6David deals with family tragedy and presents some comic verse about our canine friends.
13. 23:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many
  5/13The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Ol' Man River
  Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of Ol' Man River.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  4/4The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
4. 01:30
  Ruby Murray: The Secret Story of Curry
  Alkarim Jivani explores Britain's long love affair with curry.
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
  5/5Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Patterns from Crossed Peas
  Kathy Willis on how Mendel's famous pea experiments helped to revolutionise horticulture.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—10. A Falling Star
  10/15Neely has won an Academy Award, but her second marriage is already on the rocks.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 5
  5/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 2
  2/2Lady Franklin has rejected her chauffeur Leadbitter's advances, and it hurts.
10. 04:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 4
  4/9Lionel Kelleway visits Derbyshire, to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts
  1/6Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.
12. 05:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Invisible Man
  4/4Angus, still living with his mum, is feeling ignored. Maybe a psychiatrist can help?
13. 05:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.

Saturday 5 March 2016