BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 February 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 1/2
  1/10Seized by robots, the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are taken to a space palace.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Elaine Showalter & Romesh Gunesekera
  Elaine Showalter and Romesh Gunesekera on books by Willa Cather and Primo Levi.(R)
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam
  1/5The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.
4. 01:30
  This Is Not Magritte
  Richard Strange explores the bizarre world of bowler-hatted Surrealist artist, Magritte.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, Homecomings
  1/10In 1957, a 19-year-old boy is released from jail.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Tea
  11/30Thanks to the introduction of tea, even people who were not rich could afford to entertain
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—6. Rescue
  6/25Jean Valjean sets out to rescue Cosette from the Thenardiers.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, I Was a Lucky Girl
  1/5Margaret is born in the front bedroom of a sparkling new council house in Carlisle.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes
  1/3A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 9
  9/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Justin Moorhouse, Josie Lawrence and Dave Gorman.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 4
  4/8George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.
12. 05:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, She's Funny That Way
  6/6Could the return of an old flame mark the end of Roy and George's musical marriage?
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
2. 06:30
  I Heart Milton Glaser
  Alastair Sooke tells the story of one of the most iconic logos in the world.
3. 07:00
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town
  4/8Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours. Adapted from TV.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Country Caper
  The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 19, Episode 5
  5/8Susan Calman, Andy Hamilton, Katy Brand and Lloyd Langford are among Miles' guests.
8. 09:45
  Why Bother?—Drugs Etc
  5/5Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling on his crack addiction and how he committed murder.
9. 10:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—Scully's Goat
  2/5What befalls an unsuspecting goat when she escapes to pursue her freedom?
11. 11:15
  Kelvin Segger - The Bribery Warehouse
  True 1835 story of George Cunnold's brave stand against political corruption.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town
  4/8Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours. Adapted from TV.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Country Caper
  The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
4. 13:30
  I Heart Milton Glaser
  Alastair Sooke tells the story of one of the most iconic logos in the world.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The River
  2/10It is 1947 and Lewis's idyllic summer is about to come to a sudden and shocking end.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
  12/30The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—7. New Beginning?
  7/25Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris to start a new life.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, A Room of One's Own
  2/5The studious young Forster makes it to Oxford, and a 'room of one's own'.
9. 15:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
11. 16:30
  Tony's—Series 2, The Firm's Outing
  5/6The hairdresser's hopes for a lovely day by the seaside is not what he envisaged.
12. 17:00
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
  2/10Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town
  4/8Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours. Adapted from TV.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Country Caper
  The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
6. 20:30
  I Heart Milton Glaser
  Alastair Sooke tells the story of one of the most iconic logos in the world.
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—Scully's Goat
  2/5What befalls an unsuspecting goat when she escapes to pursue her freedom?
8. 21:15
  Kelvin Segger - The Bribery Warehouse
  True 1835 story of George Cunnold's brave stand against political corruption.
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.
10. 22:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Tempest FM
  3/6The shocking truth - who really wrote Shakespeare's plays?
11. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Street Crime
  3/6The twice-mugged comedian looks at the problem from all angles, with a reconstruction.
12. 23:00
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Decoration
  2/6The struggling writer paints his flat to impress Caroline, but his geraniums hate it.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/02/2017
  Paul Garner chats to comedy writer and the man behind the words of Ant & Dec Andy Milligan
14. 23:30
  Delve Special—Series 3, Food for Thought
  3/4Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
  2/10Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
  3/6Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
4. 01:30
  I Heart Milton Glaser
  Alastair Sooke tells the story of one of the most iconic logos in the world.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The River
  2/10It is 1947 and Lewis's idyllic summer is about to come to a sudden and shocking end.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
  12/30The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—7. New Beginning?
  7/25Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris to start a new life.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, A Room of One's Own
  2/5The studious young Forster makes it to Oxford, and a 'room of one's own'.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 1
  1/10Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more.
11. 04:30
  Tony's—Series 2, The Firm's Outing
  5/6The hairdresser's hopes for a lovely day by the seaside is not what he envisaged.
12. 05:00
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.

Wednesday 8 February 2017