BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 28 February 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—6. The Unseen
  6/6Do the seemingly indestructible cylinders have a weakness?
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mary Midgley and Al Alvarez
  Mary Midgley and Al Alvarez discuss Doris Lessing and Barbara Kingsolver.(R)
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Ninescore Mystery
  1/10Lady Molly and assistant Mary use feminine intuition over a gruesome village murder.
4. 01:30
  The Countertenor
  Men who sing in falsetto. Bidisha on the countertenor voice, from Purcell to Plan B.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 6
  6/10Despite mourning his late wife, Dr Grene tries to learn more about his patient, Roseanne.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
  26/30Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—21. Valjean's Life
  21/25Jean Valjean's life lies in Javert's hands. Victor Hugo's epic tale starring Joss Ackland.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 1
  1/5A team of agents is recruited to work as part of the Double Cross System.
9. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel
  1/2Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—18/08/2014
  With Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. Nigel Rees hosts.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 7
  7/8Charles and George's DIY skills arouse their wives' suspicions.
12. 05:00
  Absolutely Delish—Grazing
  By Sophie Woolley. Sally Phillips stars as a life guru combining diet and disaster.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 77th series of the iconic panel show.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
  2/10Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
2. 06:30
  When Wesley Went to Winchester
  Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
3. 07:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
4. 07:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
  2/4Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
  The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 19, Episode 8
  8/8Susan Calman, Charlie Higson, Sarah Kendall and Lucy Porter join Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, The Lord and Mike Shepherd
  3/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the case of a vanishing Lord.
9. 10:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 11:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
  2/5She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
11. 11:15
  Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery
  2/3Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
  The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
3. 13:00
  Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
  2/10Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
4. 13:30
  When Wesley Went to Winchester
  Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
  7/10Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
  27/30The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
7. 14:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—22. Convinced
  22/25Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 2
  2/5By 1941 the Double Cross agents are drip-feeding false military information to the Germans
9. 15:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 16:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
  4/10Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
11. 16:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.
12. 17:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
13. 17:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
  2/4Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey
  1/4A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
  The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
5. 20:00
  Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
  2/10Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
6. 20:30
  When Wesley Went to Winchester
  Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
7. 21:00
  Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
  2/5She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
8. 21:15
  Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery
  2/3Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom.
9. 22:00
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
  2/4Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
10. 22:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Olympic FM
  6/6How will the British Olympic team fare in 776BC?
11. 22:45
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Cutting Corners
  6/6Out to offer value for money, frugal Adam Bloom makes sure you get a full show's worth.
12. 23:00
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Cash
  5/6Writer Nick struggles for cash, while his geraniums aren't happy.
13. 23:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4The Londoner serves up comedy and music from Pippa Evans, Stephen K Amos and more.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey
  1/4A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
  2/10Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
4. 01:30
  When Wesley Went to Winchester
  Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
  7/10Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
  27/30The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—22. Convinced
  22/25Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 2
  2/5By 1941 the Double Cross agents are drip-feeding false military information to the Germans
9. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
  4/10Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
11. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.
12. 05:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
13. 05:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
  2/4Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.

Wednesday 1 March 2017