BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Hood—King's Command
  4/4The Sheriff of Nottingham forges an alliance with a former friend.
2. 07:30
  You're Entering The Twilight Zone
  Alan Dein explores the classic American TV series The Twilight Zone.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Tuning In
  Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of how British radio began.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 1
  1/3Barry Cryer presents comedy including Clare in the Community and Radio Shuttleworth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  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.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts
  1/6Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.
3. 13:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rob Brydon
  Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Judith Kampfner - Unfinished Business
  A quick Internet search sets Simon off on a global quest in pursuit of his absent father.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Tuning In
  Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of how British radio began.
7. 16:00
  Hood—King's Command
  4/4The Sheriff of Nottingham forges an alliance with a former friend.
8. 17:30
  You're Entering The Twilight Zone
  Alan Dein explores the classic American TV series The Twilight Zone.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 3, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
  1/8With his neck in a noose, a condemned man awaits his fate.
2. 18:40
  James Follett - The Pentworth Trilogy—Temple of the Winds, Episode 1
  1/8A violent storm in West Sussex triggers a series of strange encounters for Vikki Taylor.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 1
  1/3Barry Cryer presents comedy including Clare in the Community and Radio Shuttleworth.
4. 22:00
  James Acaster's Findings—Pilot Episode: Bread
  Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his research into the subject of 'bread'.
5. 22:30
  Boyle's Law
  His tea mug says 'I am the Law'. Inspector Vincent Boyle is in charge of data storage.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—05/03/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined by Rob Auton.
7. 23:00
  Jason Cook's Happiness HQ
  Jason's lively look at happiness in the workplace with Chris Ramsey.
8. 23:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Honesty for politicians and truthful ads! The activist tries to shape policies.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 3, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
  1/8With his neck in a noose, a condemned man awaits his fate.
2. 00:40
  James Follett - The Pentworth Trilogy—Temple of the Winds, Episode 1
  1/8A violent storm in West Sussex triggers a series of strange encounters for Vikki Taylor.
3. 01:00
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Rob Brydon
  Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby.
5. 02:15
  Drama on 4—Judith Kampfner - Unfinished Business
  A quick Internet search sets Simon off on a global quest in pursuit of his absent father.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Tuning In
  Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of how British radio began.
7. 04:00
  Hood—King's Command
  4/4The Sheriff of Nottingham forges an alliance with a former friend.
8. 05:30
  You're Entering The Twilight Zone
  Alan Dein explores the classic American TV series The Twilight Zone.

Sunday 6 March 2016