BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 22 March 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires
  3/9Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—John Peel & Arabella Weir
  Arabella Weir and John Peel discuss books by Tracy Chevalier and Joshua Slocum.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 6. A Warning from Miss Wayne
  6/8Lynn Ferguson recounts her ordeal, while the suave sleuth gets some drunken advice.
4. 01:30
  Lucifer Matches: The Letters of Charlotte Bronte
  In her correspondence, Jane Eyre's creator rarely minced her words.
5. 02:00
  HE Bates - Sugar for the Horse—The Widder
  1/5The incorrigible Uncle Silas heads off to sup wine with a widow.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Blooming Tree of Life
  Kathy Willis explores DNA fingerprinting and a new tree of life for plants.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, Episode 1
  1/5Irene and Vera's mutual suitor falls ill. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Childhood
  1/5Claire Harman's intimate biography of one of Britain's greatest novelists.
9. 03:00
  Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life
  1/2The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—30/07/2012
  With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 6, Safety First
  3/9An accident at the school gates leads to some soul-searching for the staff.
12. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, All Downhill from Here
  1/6A group of desperate friends face peril on a ski lift.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 4
  4/6Graham Norton, Rufus Hound, Paul Merton and Pam Ayres join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
2. 06:30
  Never Mind the Bhangra
  Adil Ray takes a light-hearted look at the lack of brown faces in rock and pop.
3. 07:00
  55 and Over—3. Offspring?
  3/4On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson
4. 07:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency
  6/6Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/16Kenneth Horne gets a shock from Kenneth Williams, and bona gifts from Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, Sally's Birthday
  2/4At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law.
9. 10:00
  Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up
  2/2Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.
10. 11:00
  The Visitors Book and Other Ghost Stories by Sophie Hannah—The Visitors Book, Part 2/2
  2/5Victoria wonders why Aaron's new house is named Netterden.
11. 11:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/16Kenneth Horne gets a shock from Kenneth Williams, and bona gifts from Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
4. 13:30
  Never Mind the Bhangra
  Adil Ray takes a light-hearted look at the lack of brown faces in rock and pop.
5. 14:00
  HE Bates - Sugar for the Horse—The Blue Feather
  2/5Loveable rogue Uncle Silas gets caught poaching. Read by David Neal.
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
  How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, Episode 2
  2/5Wires get crossed as the emails fly. Meanwhile poor Edward is in hospital.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Roe Head School
  2/5A decision to write to the poet laureate Robert Southey yields a surprising response.
9. 15:00
  Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up
  2/2Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
  1/6Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
11. 16:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, Sally's Birthday
  2/4At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law.
12. 17:00
  55 and Over—3. Offspring?
  3/4On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson
13. 17:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency
  6/6Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—4. Distraction
  4/9Earth's last living man, Robert Neville, edges towards a cure, but then he gets distracted
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Belfast Grand Opera House
  6/6Now a symbol of the city's regeneration, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/16Kenneth Horne gets a shock from Kenneth Williams, and bona gifts from Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought
  The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
6. 20:30
  Never Mind the Bhangra
  Adil Ray takes a light-hearted look at the lack of brown faces in rock and pop.
7. 21:00
  The Visitors Book and Other Ghost Stories by Sophie Hannah—The Visitors Book, Part 2/2
  2/5Victoria wonders why Aaron's new house is named Netterden.
8. 21:15
  Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—A Tale of Three Beds
  2/3A Romanian bedroom romp entertains the fugitives, while Melusine's presence haunts them.
9. 22:00
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency
  6/6Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries.
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water
11. 23:00
  World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Dodgy Phil lays on an unusual awards ceremony to improve Barry and Garry's fortunes.
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Christmas Party
  6/6The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—4. Distraction
  4/9Earth's last living man, Robert Neville, edges towards a cure, but then he gets distracted
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Belfast Grand Opera House
  6/6Now a symbol of the city's regeneration, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
  7/8The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
4. 01:30
  Never Mind the Bhangra
  Adil Ray takes a light-hearted look at the lack of brown faces in rock and pop.
5. 02:00
  HE Bates - Sugar for the Horse—The Blue Feather
  2/5Loveable rogue Uncle Silas gets caught poaching. Read by David Neal.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
  How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
7. 02:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, Episode 2
  2/5Wires get crossed as the emails fly. Meanwhile poor Edward is in hospital.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Roe Head School
  2/5A decision to write to the poet laureate Robert Southey yields a surprising response.
9. 03:00
  Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up
  2/2Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
  1/6Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
11. 04:30
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, Sally's Birthday
  2/4At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law.
12. 05:00
  55 and Over—3. Offspring?
  3/4On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson
13. 05:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency
  6/6Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries.

Wednesday 23 March 2016