BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 26 February 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 4
  4/5Heartbroken Marius, believing he's lost Cosette, throws himself into the Revolution.
2. 07:15
  The Paper Round—Stephen K Amos
  5/5Comedian Stephen K Amos revisits his paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.
3. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.
4. 08:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Learns the Facts
  1/20Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. From July 1972.
5. 08:30
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—12/11/2006
  Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk?
6. 09:00
  Deaths of the Poets: Omnibus
  What is the cost of poetry? Must poets be doomed and melancholic?
7. 10:10
  Inheritance Tracks—PP Arnold
  Soul singer PP Arnold chooses Ike and Tina Turner's 'River Deep, Mountain High'.
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—75 years, Gene Wilder
  From Chopin to Otis Redding. Hollywood actor Gene Wilder shares his castaway choices.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Mr Rogers, Bellevue, Super Markets and Coney Island
  13/13Catherine Burns introduces tales of life and death, cheating and childhood.
10. 11:55
  The Listening Project—Natalie and Kenny - In Sickness and in Health
  Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple with a 25-year age difference.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Learns the Facts
  1/20Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. From July 1972.
2. 12:30
  ITMA - It's That Man Again—12/11/2006
  Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk?
3. 13:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 4
  4/5Heartbroken Marius, believing he's lost Cosette, throws himself into the Revolution.
4. 14:15
  The Paper Round—Stephen K Amos
  5/5Comedian Stephen K Amos revisits his paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.
5. 14:30
  Colson Whitehead - The Underground Railroad: Omnibus—Episode 1
  1/2The story of two escaped Georgia plantation slaves, Cora and Caesar.
6. 15:45
  Doris Lessing - Lucy Grange
  Exiled from her sophisticated homeland, stylish Lucy seeks solace.
7. 16:00
  Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better
  An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—Gwyneth Lewis - How To Knit A Poem 2/2
  Gwyneth Lewis connects maths, knitting and poetry.
9. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Matt Bloom - Find Me
  Using a new matter transportation machine to travel to Australia sparks terror for Mary.
2. 18:45
  The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains—Episode 3
  3/5The reaver realises the dwarf is not all that he seems.
3. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Mr Rogers, Bellevue, Super Markets and Coney Island
  13/13Catherine Burns introduces tales of life and death, cheating and childhood.
4. 19:55
  The Listening Project—Natalie and Kenny - In Sickness and in Health
  Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple with a 25-year age difference.(R)
5. 20:00
  Deaths of the Poets: Omnibus
  What is the cost of poetry? Must poets be doomed and melancholic?
6. 21:10
  Inheritance Tracks—PP Arnold
  Soul singer PP Arnold chooses Ike and Tina Turner's 'River Deep, Mountain High'.
7. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—75 years, Gene Wilder
  From Chopin to Otis Redding. Hollywood actor Gene Wilder shares his castaway choices.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.
9. 22:30
  The Party Party—Episode 5
  5/6The town of Microcosm is set for revenge, greed and attempted murder.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—26/02/2017
  Arthur Smith chats to Rob Auton and Dan Cockrill.
11. 23:00
  Newsjack—Series 16, Episode 5
  5/6Featuring Kieran Hodgson, James Meehan and Jessica Ransom.(R)
12. 23:30
  The History Plays—O Salutaris Hostia, Diana
  4/5A married couple reflect on their lives as they wait for Princess Diana's funeral cortege.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Matt Bloom - Find Me
  Using a new matter transportation machine to travel to Australia sparks terror for Mary.
2. 00:45
  The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains—Episode 3
  3/5The reaver realises the dwarf is not all that he seems.
3. 01:00
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 4
  4/5Heartbroken Marius, believing he's lost Cosette, throws himself into the Revolution.
4. 02:15
  The Paper Round—Stephen K Amos
  5/5Comedian Stephen K Amos revisits his paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.
5. 02:30
  Colson Whitehead - The Underground Railroad: Omnibus—Episode 1
  1/2The story of two escaped Georgia plantation slaves, Cora and Caesar.
6. 03:45
  Doris Lessing - Lucy Grange
  Exiled from her sophisticated homeland, stylish Lucy seeks solace.
7. 04:00
  Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better
  An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Gwyneth Lewis - How To Knit A Poem 2/2
  Gwyneth Lewis connects maths, knitting and poetry.
9. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks
  5/6Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.

Monday 27 February 2017