BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 21 February 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—1. The Unseeing Eye
  1/6A report reinvestigates how Dr Petrie detected strange signals from space.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Tony Howard & Ivan Massow
  Tony Howard and Ivan Massow on books by John Lister-Kaye and Marguerite Yourcenar.(R)
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 6. Suspect Number One
  6/8A practical joke has unexpected repercussions and no one admits to knowing Marian Faber.
4. 01:30
  James and the Giant Eagle
  James Aldred encounters one of the world's most powerful birds of prey, the Harpy Eagle.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 1
  1/10Nearing her 100th birthday, Roseanne McNulty's only solace is her psychiatrist Dr Grene.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Magnificence
  21/30One celebrity divorce was quite the scandal, because the husband was the prime minister.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—16. The Rivals
  16/25Will the love between Marius and Cosette survive when Valjean leaves for England?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 1
  1/5Tim Winton reflects on how childhood days spent at the coast have shaped his whole life.
9. 03:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 1
  1/2Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough East End school in post-war London
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—11/08/2014
  Nigel Rees hosts with Chris Addison, Jim Al-Khalili, Katy Brand and John Campbell.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 6
  6/8Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
12. 05:00
  Absolutely Delish—The Food of Love
  Natasha's love life is in disarray. Can her extraordinary dinner party guests really help?
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with guests Michelle Wolf, Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains
  7/8The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.
2. 06:30
  Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
  Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
3. 07:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Success
  1/4Mark Watson, Tim Key and Tom Basden ask how we measure success.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Testing Time
  Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 19, Episode 7
  7/8With Jeremy Hardy, Romesh Ranganathan, Simon Evans and Gina Yashere.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, A Pyramid Scheme
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the mysterious curse of a mummy.
9. 10:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 11:00
  First for Radio—Series 1, The Coup
  1/4By Tom Rachman. Political unrest threatens genteel Kensington next door to the two Geralds
11. 11:15
  Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace
  Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Testing Time
  Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams?
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains
  7/8The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.
4. 13:30
  Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
  Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 2
  2/10Dr Grene tries to find out why Roseanne McNulty was originally committed to hospital.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Taste
  22/30The story of an 18th-century couple who spend life doing up their magnificent houses.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—17. Revolution
  17/25The city of Paris is on the brink of revolution.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 2
  2/5Tim Winton describes his encounters with dolphins off the coast of Western Australia.
9. 15:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 16:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.
12. 17:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
13. 17:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Success
  1/4Mark Watson, Tim Key and Tom Basden ask how we measure success.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder
  2/6Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Robb Wilton
  5/6Mark Radcliffe profiles the variety star best remembered as magistrate Mr Muddlecombe JP.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Testing Time
  Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams?
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains
  7/8The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.
6. 20:30
  Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
  Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
7. 21:00
  First for Radio—Series 1, The Coup
  1/4By Tom Rachman. Political unrest threatens genteel Kensington next door to the two Geralds
8. 21:15
  Martyn Wade - The Bringer of Peace
  Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Success
  1/4Mark Watson, Tim Key and Tom Basden ask how we measure success.
10. 22:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Sherwood FM
  5/6Can the Sheriff of Nottingham develop a sinister laugh?
11. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Lending Things
  5/6Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items.
12. 23:00
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holiday
  4/6Writer Nick is jetting off, but his geraniums don't want him to go.
13. 23:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The comedian entertains at home with a nourishing menu of Welsh rarebit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder
  2/6Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Robb Wilton
  5/6Mark Radcliffe profiles the variety star best remembered as magistrate Mr Muddlecombe JP.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 7. Steve Entertains
  7/8The detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.
4. 01:30
  Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
  Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 2
  2/10Dr Grene tries to find out why Roseanne McNulty was originally committed to hospital.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Taste
  22/30The story of an 18th-century couple who spend life doing up their magnificent houses.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—17. Revolution
  17/25The city of Paris is on the brink of revolution.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 2
  2/5Tim Winton describes his encounters with dolphins off the coast of Western Australia.
9. 03:00
  ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love—Episode 2
  2/2As black teacher Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
  3/10More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
11. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.
12. 05:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
13. 05:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Success
  1/4Mark Watson, Tim Key and Tom Basden ask how we measure success.

Wednesday 22 February 2017