BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 January 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 7
  7/20Frank Rodger's messages continue to arrive, but whereabouts on Mars is he?
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
  4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
3. 01:00
  The Events at Black Tor—3. The Fires of Hell
  3/6Jamie investigates the local undertaker, who he follows as far as a lonely farmhouse.
4. 01:30
  The Real Mr Khan
  Adil Ray on whether real community leaders are anything like his comedy character Mr Khan
5. 02:00
  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—2. The Walk
  2/5A walk through the Old Town reveals another side of the city, and of Miss Brodie.
6. 02:15
  The Value of Failure—Military
  2/5Former Air vice-marshal Sean Bell on how the forces teach recruits to tackle failure.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—2. The Ball
  2/10The dazzling Marquis ball intensifies Emma's longing for more excitement.
8. 02:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking
  2/5Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly.
9. 03:00
  The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—3. 1924-1934
  3/3Is Mme Fisher plotting the ultimate destruction of her house?
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 29/10/1991
  Brian Johnston umpires as Willie Rushton and Robin Bailey battle Tim Rice and Bob Bevan.
11. 04:30
  Tony's—Series 2, Court in the Act
  2/6The salon is accused of turning a customer's hair bright green.
12. 05:00
  Life in London—Mr Lushington
  3/6Pierce Egan is behind with news of slums, a king's interiors and a dog-and-monkey fight.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6The worst of the bad coppers, a one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell
  4/6Jamie and Probert investigate the mysterious fire burning on Black Tor.
2. 06:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
4. 07:30
  State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
  3/4Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Cowes Barge
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth.
8. 09:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Deranged Botanist
  3/6The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. From 1999.
9. 10:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—1. Under Siege
  1/2The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
  3/5Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—On the Whole It's Been Jolly Good
  Maurice Denham is ex-MP Plympton Makepeace, reflecting on 60 glorious years in The House.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Cowes Barge
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
3. 13:00
  The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell
  4/6Jamie and Probert investigate the mysterious fire burning on Black Tor.
4. 13:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
5. 14:00
  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—3. Art and Music
  3/5The competing charms of art and music vie for Miss Brodie's favours.
6. 14:15
  The Value of Failure—Education
  3/5Head teacher Heather Hanbury on why her school teaches children to fail, and fail well.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—3. The Solicitor
  3/10As Emma and Charles move to a new town, she makes the acquaintance of a young solicitor.
8. 14:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage
  3/5Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
9. 15:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—1. Under Siege
  1/2The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth.
11. 16:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Deranged Botanist
  3/6The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. From 1999.
12. 17:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
13. 17:30
  State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
  3/4Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 8
  8/20Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew wake up in the dark.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—How's My Driving?
  Dominic Arkwright considers the point of driving in the 21st century.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Cowes Barge
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock
  8/20Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary.
5. 20:00
  The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell
  4/6Jamie and Probert investigate the mysterious fire burning on Black Tor.
6. 20:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
  3/5Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—On the Whole It's Been Jolly Good
  Maurice Denham is ex-MP Plympton Makepeace, reflecting on 60 glorious years in The House.
9. 22:00
  State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
  3/4Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.
10. 22:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Easy Tiger; Possession
  5/6The perils of learning a language by audio tape and crossing the line in property desire.
11. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Coming of Age
  4/6Stephen K Amos is joined by Mae Martin, Travis Jay and Dan Antopolski.
12. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pundemonium!
  2/7Former Loose Ends alumni Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's very own comedy extravaganza.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 8
  8/20Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew wake up in the dark.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—How's My Driving?
  Dominic Arkwright considers the point of driving in the 21st century.
3. 01:00
  The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell
  4/6Jamie and Probert investigate the mysterious fire burning on Black Tor.
4. 01:30
  Laurel and Hardy on Tour
  The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
5. 02:00
  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—3. Art and Music
  3/5The competing charms of art and music vie for Miss Brodie's favours.
6. 02:15
  The Value of Failure—Education
  3/5Head teacher Heather Hanbury on why her school teaches children to fail, and fail well.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—3. The Solicitor
  3/10As Emma and Charles move to a new town, she makes the acquaintance of a young solicitor.
8. 02:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage
  3/5Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
9. 03:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—1. Under Siege
  1/2The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth.
11. 04:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Deranged Botanist
  3/6The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. From 1999.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, I Can Do That
  2/7Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.
13. 05:30
  State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
  3/4Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.

Thursday 19 January 2017