BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 January 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 12
  12/20Jet and Lemmy ignore sinister audio warnings as they approach the centre of the asteroid.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Ken Dodd
  5/6Mark Radcliffe reveals how Ken Dodd became one of the greatest comic acts of our time.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
4. 01:30
  Schrodinger's Quantum Kittens
  Robin Ince explores the legacy of Schrodinger's Cat - the paradox of quantum physics.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 2
  2/10Georgy relates his arrival in St Petersburg to become companion to the Tsar's son.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Things That Go Bump in the Night
  2/30How the home protected from dark forces outside.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
  7/10Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 2
  2/5Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra.
9. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 05/11/1991
  Willie Rushton and Stephen Fry battle Tim Rice and Rachel Heyhoe-Flint. From November 1991
11. 04:30
  Tony's—Series 2, The French Connection
  3/6A hairdresser exchange programme offers publicity and disaster in equal measure.
12. 05:00
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
2. 06:30
  Burns the Brand
  Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Not Suitable for Parents
  3/7Robert is in a seedy sex farce, and Sue's prudish parents want to see him.
4. 07:30
  State of the Nations—Scotland
  4/4Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—The Loch Ness Monster
  Monstrous goings on when the crew of HMS Troutbridge hit Scotland.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Stolen Petrol
  9/20Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, aided by The Lad Himself.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6With panellists Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies.
8. 09:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
9. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 11:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Burns and the Bankers
  Helen Simpson's hilarious short story, dramatised by Liz Lochhead. Stars Sophie Thompson.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—The Loch Ness Monster
  Monstrous goings on when the crew of HMS Troutbridge hit Scotland.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Stolen Petrol
  9/20Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, aided by The Lad Himself.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
4. 13:30
  Burns the Brand
  Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 3
  3/10Georgy accompanies the Tsarevich on a train journey to the Russian army headquarters.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The State in Miniature
  3/30The home as a microcosm of social order.
7. 14:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 3
  3/5In the Chelsea Hotel in New York, Cohen turns his talents to songwriting.
9. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6With panellists Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies.
11. 16:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
12. 17:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Not Suitable for Parents
  3/7Robert is in a seedy sex farce, and Sue's prudish parents want to see him.
13. 17:30
  State of the Nations—Scotland
  4/4Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 13
  13/20As the asteroid ship flounders, Mitch and Lemmy make a shocking discovery.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Shoulda Put A Ring On It
  Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson discuss the topic of marriage. From 2010.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—The Loch Ness Monster
  Monstrous goings on when the crew of HMS Troutbridge hit Scotland.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Stolen Petrol
  9/20Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, aided by The Lad Himself.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
6. 20:30
  Burns the Brand
  Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.
7. 21:00
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Burns and the Bankers
  Helen Simpson's hilarious short story, dramatised by Liz Lochhead. Stars Sophie Thompson.
9. 22:00
  State of the Nations—Scotland
  4/4Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.
10. 22:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Rubbish; Jesus Shaves
  6/6The downsides of moving to the British countryside, and learning French in Paris.
11. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Penny Pinching and Austerity
  5/6Stephen K Amos and friends compile an idiot's guide to penny pinching and austerity.
12. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Incy Wincy Quincy
  3/7Dan Freedman and Nick Romero present a spider pathologist and The Archers abroad.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 13
  13/20As the asteroid ship flounders, Mitch and Lemmy make a shocking discovery.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Shoulda Put A Ring On It
  Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson discuss the topic of marriage. From 2010.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
4. 01:30
  Burns the Brand
  Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 3
  3/10Georgy accompanies the Tsarevich on a train journey to the Russian army headquarters.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The State in Miniature
  3/30The home as a microcosm of social order.
7. 02:30
  Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—8. Torment
  8/10As Emma embarks on a passionate affair, her lover Leon becomes troubled.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 3
  3/5In the Chelsea Hotel in New York, Cohen turns his talents to songwriting.
9. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6With panellists Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies.
11. 04:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Not Suitable for Parents
  3/7Robert is in a seedy sex farce, and Sue's prudish parents want to see him.
13. 05:30
  State of the Nations—Scotland
  4/4Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.

Thursday 26 January 2017