BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 17 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth
  13/13After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Snip
  Dominic Arkwright discusses vasectomy with Toby Young, Rory Clements and Anna Raeburn.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
  3/8With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
4. 01:30
  A Celestial Star in Piccadilly
  Anna Chen presents a tribute to Hollywood's first Chinese-American star, Anna May Wong.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 8
  8/10The war takes its toll on the young men, while Grace recovers and is offered a job.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—An Ill Wind
  Kathy Willis explores the arboreal benefits that emerged from the great storm of 1987.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 3
  3/5The revelation about Sheila's real father threatens to fracture the family.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 3
  3/5The nine-hour drama 'Illuminatus!' becomes Ken Campbell's first epic production.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
  8/10Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
11. 04:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Beleaguered MP Duncan Stonebridge goes on a date - with The Opposition.
12. 05:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Branded a wife-beater in his parallel universe, a joke backfires for bachelor Robin.
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 3. Ian Hislop interviews Victoria Coren-Mitchell
  3/6Comedian and satirist Ian Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
2. 06:30
  The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
  Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
3. 07:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
4. 07:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
  4/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
  4/8Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
6. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
  6/6The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 11:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 4
  4/5Ellen Terry's Lady Macbeth is a success, but her relationship with Henry Irving cools off.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Ed Jones - The Janitor
  Kevin is struggling to keep his new restaurant afloat in posh Salford Quays.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
  4/8Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
  6/6The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
4. 13:30
  The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
  Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 9
  9/10Grace has met injured soldier Joe Gilder, and they plan their life together.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capsules of Life
  Kathy Willis uncovers the role seedbanking plays in conserving worldwide plant diversity.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 4
  4/5Les picks up with Elaine where he left off 25 years ago, and gets dumped again.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
  4/5During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
11. 16:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
12. 17:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
13. 17:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
  4/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—1. Immune
  1/9Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Robin Day
  News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy nominates his illustrious predecessor Robin Day.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
  4/8Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
  6/6The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
6. 20:30
  The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
  Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
7. 21:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 4
  4/5Ellen Terry's Lady Macbeth is a success, but her relationship with Henry Irving cools off.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Ed Jones - The Janitor
  Kevin is struggling to keep his new restaurant afloat in posh Salford Quays.
9. 22:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
  4/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 14, Episode 6
  6/6This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2016
  Paul Garner chats again to Paul Kaye.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
  1/6Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
13. 23:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze.
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—1. Immune
  1/9Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Robin Day
  News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy nominates his illustrious predecessor Robin Day.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
  4/8Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
4. 01:30
  The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
  Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 9
  9/10Grace has met injured soldier Joe Gilder, and they plan their life together.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capsules of Life
  Kathy Willis uncovers the role seedbanking plays in conserving worldwide plant diversity.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 4
  4/5Les picks up with Elaine where he left off 25 years ago, and gets dumped again.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
  4/5During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
  9/10Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
11. 04:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
12. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
  6/7Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
  4/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.

Friday 18 March 2016