BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 22 February 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke
  8/8The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.
2. 06:30
  To Sir With Love Revisited
  Burt Caesar explores ER Braithwaite's account of life in a school in Stepney in the 1950s
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Son of a Sea Lord
  Phillips is up for promotion, but will his Lord Nelson fantasy help or hinder?
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
8. 09:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
9. 10:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
10. 11:00
  First for Radio—Series 1, Steak
  2/4By Evie Wyld. A group of male barflies in Australia are unsettled by Mariella's appearance
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Son of a Sea Lord
  Phillips is up for promotion, but will his Lord Nelson fantasy help or hinder?
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke
  8/8The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.
4. 13:30
  To Sir With Love Revisited
  Burt Caesar explores ER Braithwaite's account of life in a school in Stepney in the 1950s
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 3
  3/10Elderly mental hospital patient Roseanne McNulty reveals a terrible childhood tragedy.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Science and Nature at Home
  23/30How eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—18. Fighting
  18/25Fighting increases on the streets of Paris.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 3
  3/5How a childhood of snorkelling led to a passion for freediving.
9. 15:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
11. 16:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
12. 17:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
13. 17:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power
  3/6The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Blinded by Science
  Dominic Arkwright and guests write and talk about science and what we make of it.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Son of a Sea Lord
  Phillips is up for promotion, but will his Lord Nelson fantasy help or hinder?
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke
  8/8The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.
6. 20:30
  To Sir With Love Revisited
  Burt Caesar explores ER Braithwaite's account of life in a school in Stepney in the 1950s
7. 21:00
  First for Radio—Series 1, Steak
  2/4By Evie Wyld. A group of male barflies in Australia are unsettled by Mariella's appearance
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
9. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.
10. 22:30
  My First Planet—Series 1, Inglorious Barters
  4/4A queue for the loo and a rogue back rub threaten to blow up the colony.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/02/2017
  Jess Fostekew chats to Rachel Parris.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Myths
  3/6Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales.
13. 23:30
  Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power
  3/6The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Blinded by Science
  Dominic Arkwright and guests write and talk about science and what we make of it.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 8. Presenting Mr Vandyke
  8/8The detective throws a party, inviting all suspects, so he can finally unmask the culprit.
4. 01:30
  To Sir With Love Revisited
  Burt Caesar explores ER Braithwaite's account of life in a school in Stepney in the 1950s
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 3
  3/10Elderly mental hospital patient Roseanne McNulty reveals a terrible childhood tragedy.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Science and Nature at Home
  23/30How eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—18. Fighting
  18/25Fighting increases on the streets of Paris.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 3
  3/5How a childhood of snorkelling led to a passion for freediving.
9. 03:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
11. 04:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
12. 05:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Pantomime Cows
  7/7Robert lands a festive stage role, but ends up drinking too much before a show.
13. 05:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
  4/4Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret.

Thursday 23 February 2017