BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 6. The Irresistible Force
  6/13Captain Jet decides to investigate the dark side of the moon before the return to Earth.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sheena McDonald & Chris Woodhead
  Sheena McDonald and Chris Woodhead discuss John Cowper Powys, Edward Platt, Peter Novick.(R)
3. 01:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—1. The Confession
  1/2A dying policeman recalls how a gruesome murder years before changed his life forever.
4. 01:30
  Rocking the Blitz Club
  Midge Ure returns to The Blitz Club where the 1980s 'New Romantics' came of age.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 1
  1/10Violet Dimond has a terrible nightmare about her dead daughter.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Towards the Light
  Kathy Willis explores the harnessing of plants' ability to photosynthesise their own food.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—11. The Cat Fight
  11/15With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—John Julius Norwich - The Popes, Episode 1
  1/5The scandalous Pope Joan - the myth and reality of the only female Pope are explored.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Time of Hope
  1/10Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Robert Burns
  6/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, In Real Terms
  1/9When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions.
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth, Tim Rice and Esther Rantzen join Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—2. Making Peace
  2/2Recalling a gruesome murder, a dying policeman continues his deathbed confessions.
2. 06:30
  Mandela in His Own Words
  Fergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.
3. 07:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
4. 07:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Pilot Episode - The Anniversary
  After Will and Annabelle's disastrous first anniversary, they're off for marriage guidance
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
10. 11:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Holly and Polly
  2/5A love story, and how it happens.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Blue Carbuncle
  7/12The detective must solve a case where the only clues are a Christmas goose and a hat.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
3. 13:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—2. Making Peace
  2/2Recalling a gruesome murder, a dying policeman continues his deathbed confessions.
4. 13:30
  Mandela in His Own Words
  Fergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 2
  2/10Violet sets off to confront her twin sister Bea about the nightmare she has had.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
  Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—John Julius Norwich - The Popes, Episode 2
  2/5Nicholas Breakspear was the only English pope - elected into tumultuous 12th-century Rome.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 16:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Pilot Episode - The Anniversary
  After Will and Annabelle's disastrous first anniversary, they're off for marriage guidance
12. 17:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
13. 17:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 7. Is this The Earth?
  7/13As Morgan's crew are pursued on the moon's dark side, they drift dangerously off course.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
5. 20:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—2. Making Peace
  2/2Recalling a gruesome murder, a dying policeman continues his deathbed confessions.
6. 20:30
  Mandela in His Own Words
  Fergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.
7. 21:00
  Graham Swift - England and Other Stories—Holly and Polly
  2/5A love story, and how it happens.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Blue Carbuncle
  7/12The detective must solve a case where the only clues are a Christmas goose and a hat.
9. 22:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century feat of cheeseboard throwing.
11. 23:00
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The Red Lion is almost bankrupt, can Dodgy Phil get the punters back?
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Riddlington Plastic
  4/6The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 7. Is this The Earth?
  7/13As Morgan's crew are pursued on the moon's dark side, they drift dangerously off course.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.
3. 01:00
  Who Killed Zebedee? by Wilkie Collins—2. Making Peace
  2/2Recalling a gruesome murder, a dying policeman continues his deathbed confessions.
4. 01:30
  Mandela in His Own Words
  Fergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 2
  2/10Violet sets off to confront her twin sister Bea about the nightmare she has had.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
  Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—John Julius Norwich - The Popes, Episode 2
  2/5Nicholas Breakspear was the only English pope - elected into tumultuous 12th-century Rome.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Conscience of the Rich
  2/10Lewis Eliot gets caught up in a political scandal engulfing the family of his best friend.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 04:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Pilot Episode - The Anniversary
  After Will and Annabelle's disastrous first anniversary, they're off for marriage guidance
12. 05:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
13. 05:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001

Wednesday 9 March 2016