BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 3 February 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 19
  19/20Despite their best efforts, Jet and the crew are prised from their ship by the Martians.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Lord Longford
  Jon Snow champions jails reform campaigner and politician, Lord Longford.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Lord Edgware Dies, Episode 4
  4/5The evidence makes Ronald Marsh the murderer, but the Belgian sleuth is not so sure.
4. 01:30
  Ladies of the Links
  Rhona Cameron celebrates the bi-centenary of the earliest known women's golf competition
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 9
  9/10Georgy tracks the Imperial Royal Family - and Anastasia - to a house in Yekaterinburg.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Ornamenting the Home
  9/30Sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—4. Fate
  4/25Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 4
  4/5Svetlana writes to her friend of the heartbreaking period before and during the war.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case
  2/3Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Freedom Is Choice
  2/6Sub-Officer Edward Wilson probes a mysterious incident in Cumbria.
12. 05:00
  In the Red—Episode 6
  6/7George is due in court - and BBC controllers keep on plotting to axe the Director General.
13. 05:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4New dad Geoff tries to host a perfect Swedish Christmas.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Lord Edgware Dies, Episode 5
  5/5Where is Ross? Why is Paris important? And will Poirot finally unmask the murderer?
2. 06:30
  The Man with Many Names
  Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary
3. 07:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
4. 07:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 4
  4/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/3A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain
  8/17Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
9. 10:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 11:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Pretending
  5/5Bittersweet recollections of a childhood friendship founded on pretending games.
11. 11:15
  Hattie Naylor - The Devil and Paganini
  An English journalist sets out to elicit the secret of genius violinist Nicolo Paganini.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/3A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain
  8/17Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Lord Edgware Dies, Episode 5
  5/5Where is Ross? Why is Paris important? And will Poirot finally unmask the murderer?
4. 13:30
  The Man with Many Names
  Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 10
  10/10As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Mistress and Servants
  10/30The perils of running a house in Lancashire with unreliable servants.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth
  5/25The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 5
  5/5Svetlana and her father become estranged after her first love is exiled.
9. 15:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
12. 17:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
13. 17:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 4
  4/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
  An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/3A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain
  8/17Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Lord Edgware Dies, Episode 5
  5/5Where is Ross? Why is Paris important? And will Poirot finally unmask the murderer?
6. 20:30
  The Man with Many Names
  Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary
7. 21:00
  Tessa Hadley - Married Love—Pretending
  5/5Bittersweet recollections of a childhood friendship founded on pretending games.
8. 21:15
  Hattie Naylor - The Devil and Paganini
  An English journalist sets out to elicit the secret of genius violinist Nicolo Paganini.
9. 22:00
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 4
  4/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches
10. 22:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/02/2017
  Arthur Smith chats to Chris McCausland.
12. 23:00
  The Boosh—Jazz
  3/6The surreal zoo's staff tackle gangsters, a spirit and porpoises.
13. 23:30
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3
  3/4Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 20
  20/20As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
  An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Lord Edgware Dies, Episode 5
  5/5Where is Ross? Why is Paris important? And will Poirot finally unmask the murderer?
4. 01:30
  The Man with Many Names
  Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 10
  10/10As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Mistress and Servants
  10/30The perils of running a house in Lancashire with unreliable servants.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—5. The Truth
  5/25The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 5
  5/5Svetlana and her father become estranged after her first love is exiled.
9. 03:00
  The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire
  3/3Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
  6/6Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
13. 05:30
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 4
  4/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches

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