BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 18 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 5. That Good Old Intuition
  5/8With Lynn Ferguson missing, the suave sleuth heads off to meet club owner Louis Fabian.
2. 06:30
  Let's Go To Misterland
  Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.
3. 07:00
  1835—Haircut Sir?
  2/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.
4. 07:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis
  1/26Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison.
7. 09:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 6
  6/9Lionel Kelleway visits Edinburgh to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, My Turn Now
  3/6Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Corridors of Power - The Choice
  10/10Roger Quaife's political destiny hangs on a Commons debate. What future for Lewis Eliot?
10. 11:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 5
  5/5Suffering a stroke on stage, Henry Irving dies, but Ellen Terry battles on.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Stream, River, Sea
  Grief-stricken Hugh and Bella keep meeting after the sudden deaths of their loved ones.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis
  1/26Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 5. That Good Old Intuition
  5/8With Lynn Ferguson missing, the suave sleuth heads off to meet club owner Louis Fabian.
4. 13:30
  Let's Go To Misterland
  Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 10
  10/10There is wonderful news for Grace, but joy is short-lived.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Useful Weed
  Kathy Willis explores the legacy behind the mapping of the first plant genome.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 5
  5/5Against all odds, the family band makes the Blackpool showcase.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 5
  5/5By Michael Coveney. In Cambell's later years, his work focuses on improvisation.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Corridors of Power - The Choice
  10/10Roger Quaife's political destiny hangs on a Commons debate. What future for Lewis Eliot?
10. 16:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 6
  6/9Lionel Kelleway visits Edinburgh to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, My Turn Now
  3/6Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual.
12. 17:00
  1835—Haircut Sir?
  2/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.
13. 17:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
  2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—New York, New York
  Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society
  11/14The Lad's new avant-garde friends produce poetical gems, with help from Sid and Bill.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis
  1/26Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 5. That Good Old Intuition
  5/8With Lynn Ferguson missing, the suave sleuth heads off to meet club owner Louis Fabian.
6. 20:30
  Let's Go To Misterland
  Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.
7. 21:00
  Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 5
  5/5Suffering a stroke on stage, Henry Irving dies, but Ellen Terry battles on.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Stream, River, Sea
  Grief-stricken Hugh and Bella keep meeting after the sudden deaths of their loved ones.
9. 22:00
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
10. 22:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Let It Grow
  3/6Adam hopes to bond with his dad Rudy, while they till the earth on an allotment.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—18/03/2016
  Arthur Smith chats again to Adam Riches.
12. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 2, Aristotle
  2/6The radical comedian profiles the Greek philosopher, who he thinks was hard done by.
13. 23:30
  Hard to Tell—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tom and Ellen organise a night out so that their parents can meet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
  2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—New York, New York
  Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 5. That Good Old Intuition
  5/8With Lynn Ferguson missing, the suave sleuth heads off to meet club owner Louis Fabian.
4. 01:30
  Let's Go To Misterland
  Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 10
  10/10There is wonderful news for Grace, but joy is short-lived.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Useful Weed
  Kathy Willis explores the legacy behind the mapping of the first plant genome.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 5
  5/5Against all odds, the family band makes the Blackpool showcase.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 5
  5/5By Michael Coveney. In Cambell's later years, his work focuses on improvisation.
9. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Corridors of Power - The Choice
  10/10Roger Quaife's political destiny hangs on a Commons debate. What future for Lewis Eliot?
10. 04:00
  Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 6
  6/9Lionel Kelleway visits Edinburgh to test three contestants' wildlife knowledge.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 8, My Turn Now
  3/6Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual.
12. 05:00
  1835—Haircut Sir?
  2/4Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned join the police encountering demon barber Sweeney Todd.
13. 05:30
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game

Saturday 19 March 2016