BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 January 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Events at Black Tor—5. The Things that Emerge with the Dark
  5/6The police stage a full-investigation, but Jamie is still in danger.
2. 06:30
  What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose
  Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.
3. 07:00
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
4. 07:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Summer
  3/4Swedish 'Midsommerafton' approaches, and Geoff is forced to be Lord of the Dance.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/13Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims are none too impressed with the Kenneth Williams Exhibition.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 06/05/1984
  From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
8. 09:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights
  5/5With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse.
9. 10:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit
  2/2As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.
10. 11:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 1
  4/5An artist's fascination for the truth in her work holds a deadly secret.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Juliet Ace - Chocolate Frigates
  A naval chef plans a grand farewell dinner, just as his son is sent to the Iraq war.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/13Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims are none too impressed with the Kenneth Williams Exhibition.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 06/05/1984
  From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  The Events at Black Tor—5. The Things that Emerge with the Dark
  5/6The police stage a full-investigation, but Jamie is still in danger.
4. 13:30
  What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose
  Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.
5. 14:00
  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—4. Painting
  4/5Art teacher Mr Teddy Lloyd begins to paint Miss Brodie's girls.
6. 14:15
  The Value of Failure—Business
  4/5Entrepreneur Keith Cotterill on understanding the value of failed start-ups.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—4. The Longing
  4/10Emma's memory of young solicitor Leon becomes the core of her despair.
8. 14:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—4. Frank
  4/5Creating Frank Spencer in 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' and taking on risky stunts.
9. 15:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit
  2/2As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
11. 16:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights
  5/5With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse.
12. 17:00
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
13. 17:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Summer
  3/4Swedish 'Midsommerafton' approaches, and Geoff is forced to be Lord of the Dance.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 9
  9/20Frank Rodgers' memory starts to return, but he remembers something terrible.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Edward Lear
  Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/13Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims are none too impressed with the Kenneth Williams Exhibition.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 06/05/1984
  From Moscow to the mudflats of Muk Muk via a stately home, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  The Events at Black Tor—5. The Things that Emerge with the Dark
  5/6The police stage a full-investigation, but Jamie is still in danger.
6. 20:30
  What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose
  Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.
7. 21:00
  OxCrimes—Face Value by Stella Duffy, Part 1
  4/5An artist's fascination for the truth in her work holds a deadly secret.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Juliet Ace - Chocolate Frigates
  A naval chef plans a grand farewell dinner, just as his son is sent to the Iraq war.
9. 22:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Summer
  3/4Swedish 'Midsommerafton' approaches, and Geoff is forced to be Lord of the Dance.
10. 22:30
  Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode
  Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—19/01/2017
  Jessica Fostekew chats once more to Felicity Ward.
12. 23:00
  King Cutler—King Cutler IV
  4/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
13. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/6Satan needs to sort stuff out with God. But God is having 'me time'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 9
  9/20Frank Rodgers' memory starts to return, but he remembers something terrible.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Edward Lear
  Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
3. 01:00
  The Events at Black Tor—5. The Things that Emerge with the Dark
  5/6The police stage a full-investigation, but Jamie is still in danger.
4. 01:30
  What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose
  Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.
5. 02:00
  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—4. Painting
  4/5Art teacher Mr Teddy Lloyd begins to paint Miss Brodie's girls.
6. 02:15
  The Value of Failure—Business
  4/5Entrepreneur Keith Cotterill on understanding the value of failed start-ups.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—4. The Longing
  4/10Emma's memory of young solicitor Leon becomes the core of her despair.
8. 02:45
  Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—4. Frank
  4/5Creating Frank Spencer in 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' and taking on risky stunts.
9. 03:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit
  2/2As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
  4/6Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
11. 04:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights
  5/5With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse.
12. 05:00
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
13. 05:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Summer
  3/4Swedish 'Midsommerafton' approaches, and Geoff is forced to be Lord of the Dance.

Friday 20 January 2017