BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 February 2017

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
2. 06:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert
  5/7The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  2/4The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 13, Number One's Married Quarters
  3/13As Commander Murray adapts to wedded life, Phillips has an affair with a computer.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Danielle Ward, Henning Wehn, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
8. 09:30
  Second Holmes—1. The Case of the Grandfather's Client
  1/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson head to Baskerville Hall in a canine caper.
9. 10:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Longus - Daphnis and Chloe
  The ancient story of two young lovers, beset by pirates but aided by the power of love.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 13, Number One's Married Quarters
  3/13As Commander Murray adapts to wedded life, Phillips has an affair with a computer.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
4. 13:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The Introduction
  3/10Gilbert asks Lewis to meet the woman he has asked to be his second wife.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
  13/30The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—8. The Plan
  8/25A plan is hatched to smuggle Jean Valjean out of the convent.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation
  3/5How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.
9. 15:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Danielle Ward, Henning Wehn, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
11. 16:30
  Second Holmes—1. The Case of the Grandfather's Client
  1/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson head to Baskerville Hall in a canine caper.
12. 17:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert
  5/7The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale.
13. 17:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  2/4The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are returned to Nest Cottage but the TARDIS is 150 years away.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Poetry Schmoetry
  Dominic Arkwright discusses poetry with Andrew Motion, Guy Browning, Rachel Pantechnicon.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 13, Number One's Married Quarters
  3/13As Commander Murray adapts to wedded life, Phillips has an affair with a computer.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
6. 20:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by James Ellis—My Uncle Julius
  3/5The Davenport family's boat fails to come in, in more ways than one.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Longus - Daphnis and Chloe
  The ancient story of two young lovers, beset by pirates but aided by the power of love.
9. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  2/4The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
10. 22:30
  My First Planet—Series 1, Hairdresser from Space
  2/4Day seven on the colony and Mason faces an ethical nightmare.
11. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, The Welsh Abroad
  1/6Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. From 2012.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—08/02/2017
  Paul Garner chats to comedy writer and the man behind the words of Ant & Dec Andy Milligan
13. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger
  6/7Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are returned to Nest Cottage but the TARDIS is 150 years away.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Poetry Schmoetry
  Dominic Arkwright discusses poetry with Andrew Motion, Guy Browning, Rachel Pantechnicon.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
4. 01:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sadie Jones - The Outcast, The Introduction
  3/10Gilbert asks Lewis to meet the woman he has asked to be his second wife.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
  13/30The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—8. The Plan
  8/25A plan is hatched to smuggle Jean Valjean out of the convent.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation
  3/5How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Danielle Ward, Henning Wehn, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore.
11. 04:30
  Second Holmes—1. The Case of the Grandfather's Client
  1/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson head to Baskerville Hall in a canine caper.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Educating Robert
  5/7The thespian goes back to school and upsets the Entente Cordiale.
13. 05:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  2/4The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.

Thursday 9 February 2017