BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 25 February 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World
  5/6'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew...
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Dvorak's New World Symphony
  Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
3. 01:00
  Alun Owen - The Lancaster Gate End
  Contrary views are swapped in a series of blunt exchanges between two park regulars.
4. 01:30
  Malmesbury: the Philosophy Town
  Malmesbury in Wiltshire aims to establish itself as the country's 'Philosophy Town'.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 5
  5/10Dr Grene uncovers evidence about Roseanne's father totally at odds with her memories.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Neat and Not too Showy
  25/30How people lower down the social scale responded to the idea of taste.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—20. Sewers
  20/25Valjean struggles to save the life of poorly Marius.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 5
  5/5Tim Winton describes what has led him to become an environmental campaigner in Australia.
9. 03:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—3. Tensions
  3/3A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 5, Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd
  1/6Three students from Cardiff University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return
  3/6A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.
12. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Postcards
  3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
13. 05:30
  Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat
  3/4Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, All on the Black
  2/6John Rawling relives the 1985 World Snooker Championship.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Anthony Burgess: A Clockwork Archive
  Paul Morley on the unknown Anthony Burgess - his northern roots and his work as a composer
4. 09:00
  The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins
  Tribute to the producer, writer and performer who died suddenly aged just 55.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
2. 12:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.
3. 13:00
  44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Series 4 (Omnibus)
  Someone is seeking a thorn free zone, meanwhile Irene Pollok's creativity reaps rewards.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Ruud Gullit
  Football player, manager and pundit, Ruud Gullit chooses 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye.
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Vale of the White Horse
  1/8Tales of tanks on streets and playground peril as the poet's road trip kicks off.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Anthony Burgess: A Clockwork Archive
  Paul Morley on the unknown Anthony Burgess - his northern roots and his work as a composer
8. 16:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
9. 17:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, All on the Black
  2/6John Rawling relives the 1985 World Snooker Championship.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, There Goes the Neighborhood
  3/8A scientist transports a grotesque alien beast to Earth.
2. 18:40
  Wicca—Episode 3
  3/8Desperate residents attempt to break out of the town of Pentworth.
3. 19:00
  The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins
  Tribute to the producer, writer and performer who died suddenly aged just 55.
4. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 5, Southall
  4/6Mark Steel visits Southall in Middlesex for another programme of travelling stand-up.
5. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
  1/6Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
6. 23:00
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up, Episode 5
  5/6From London's Pleasance Theatre with Alistair Barrie, Bob Mills, Mary Bourke and more.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, There Goes the Neighborhood
  3/8A scientist transports a grotesque alien beast to Earth.
2. 00:40
  Wicca—Episode 3
  3/8Desperate residents attempt to break out of the town of Pentworth.
3. 01:00
  44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Series 4 (Omnibus)
  Someone is seeking a thorn free zone, meanwhile Irene Pollok's creativity reaps rewards.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Ruud Gullit
  Football player, manager and pundit, Ruud Gullit chooses 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye.
5. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Vale of the White Horse
  1/8Tales of tanks on streets and playground peril as the poet's road trip kicks off.
6. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Anthony Burgess: A Clockwork Archive
  Paul Morley on the unknown Anthony Burgess - his northern roots and his work as a composer
8. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
9. 05:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, All on the Black
  2/6John Rawling relives the 1985 World Snooker Championship.

Sunday 26 February 2017