BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 March 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 11. To the Moon or Venus?
  11/13The Voice invites Jet Morgan and his crew to meet him, but Lemmy is soon feeling terrified
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sir George Martin & Jeremy Clarke
  George Martin and Jeremy Clarke talk favourite books with Louise Doughty.(R)
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 1. The Unlucky One
  1/8Should Howard Gilbert hang for murder? The suave sleuth investigates.
4. 01:30
  The Great Architect of Home
  Susan Marling pays tribute to architect Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on house design.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 6
  6/10Violet learns the astonishing truth about her adopted daughter.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Signals of Growth
  Uncovering the elusive ways plants move and respond to their surroundings.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 1
  1/525 years after being sacked from his band, Les Bone is going back on the road.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 1
  1/5The writer, director and maverick's life, from Gants Hills to repertory theatre.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The New Men
  6/10Lewis Eliot ends up overseeing a secret wartime project with implications for the world.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—23/07/2012
  Nigel Rees hosts with Samira Ahmed, Simon Jones, Dominic Sandbrook and Dominic Lawson.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Travellers
  2/9A delicate mission for Mr Sims, and Mrs Rudd is shocked by a potential new school sponsor.
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The wine police are called in the sketch show by people who have lived a bit.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 3
  3/6Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Nish Kumar join host Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
2. 06:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
3. 07:00
  55 and Over—2. Love Struck
  2/4Ray and Jane are like lovestruck teenagers with younger paramours. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
4. 07:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes
  5/6Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  1/4Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 11:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 2
  2/5Weakly John Brodribb's transformation into Victorian stage great Henry Irving.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
4. 13:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 7
  7/10Grace is injured while Violet is away visiting her sister and becomes dangerously ill.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 2
  2/5As the family band hits the road, Les meets an old flame.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
  2/5Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
11. 16:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  1/4Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party.
12. 17:00
  55 and Over—2. Love Struck
  2/4Ray and Jane are like lovestruck teenagers with younger paramours. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
13. 17:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes
  5/6Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off
  12/13After travelling through time, could Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last?
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
6. 20:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
7. 21:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 2
  2/5Weakly John Brodribb's transformation into Victorian stage great Henry Irving.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
9. 22:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes
  5/6Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior.
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Tim recreates an 18th-century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100-yard dash.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/03/2016
  Paul Garner chats again to Paul Kaye.
12. 23:00
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Dodgy Phil hatches a sporting scheme to improve the fortunes of Barry and Garry's bar.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Nambitrea
  5/6The consultants advise an African finance minister, and Ryan carries a package.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off
  12/13After travelling through time, could Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last?
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 2. The Third Shoe
  2/8Trying to clear a man of murder, the sleuth and wife Steve visit him in jail.
4. 01:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 7
  7/10Grace is injured while Violet is away visiting her sister and becomes dangerously ill.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
  Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 2
  2/5As the family band hits the road, Les meets an old flame.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
  2/5Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Homecomings
  7/10As the Cold War intensifies, a spy is at large within Britain's nuclear research programme
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith devise the panel show's rounds
11. 04:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  1/4Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party.
12. 05:00
  55 and Over—2. Love Struck
  2/4Ray and Jane are like lovestruck teenagers with younger paramours. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
13. 05:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes
  5/6Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior.

Wednesday 16 March 2016