BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 4 March 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
  4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Violin Concerto
  An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.
3. 01:00
  Dorothy L Sayers - Montague Egg—The Poisoned Dow '08
  2/2When Montague Egg calls on a client, he finds himself embroiled in a murder case.
4. 01:30
  The Mystery of the Mystery of Edwin Drood
  Frances Fyfield explores the manuscript of Dickens' last and unfinished novel.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 10
  10/10Dr Grene must head to England to uncover the truth about Roseanne McNulty's child.
6. 02:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Alternative Homes
  30/30Historian Amanda Vickery reflects on the enduring pull of a home of one's own.
7. 02:30
  Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—25. Finale
  25/25Can there be a final reconciliation for Valjean and Cosette? With Roger Allam.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 5
  5/5June 1944 and the Allies prepare for the Normandy landings, taking the Germans by surprise
9. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—Playing With Trains, Episode 2
  2/21986: Roxanna and Danny are in despair over the actions of their father.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 5, University of Manchester
  2/6Three students from University of Manchester take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Are You From the Bugle?—Plastic Balls and Sewing Machines
  4/6Butterthwaite is getting a new museum - can Graham nab an exclusive?
12. 05:00
  Miracles R Us—Lot 243
  4/4Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for
13. 05:30
  Guilt Trip—4. Final Steps
  4/4It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars
  Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Great Escape
  3/6Reliving Carlisle United and Scarborough's battle to stay in Division Three in 1999.
3. 08:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—David Trimble
  Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble meets his younger self in the archives.
4. 09:00
  Alexander Armstrong's Radio Heroes
  A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  1/4After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
2. 12:30
  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.
3. 13:00
  A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 9
  Jackie Hartwell finds the body of a young man who appears to have shot himself.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lord Dannatt
  Lord Dannatt chooses military band renditions of 'High On A Hill' and 'Highland Cathedral'
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Lake District
  2/8The poet follows in the rugged Cumbrian footsteps of Beatrix Potter.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The End of the Road
  5/5Carter Brandon and his uncle enjoy a near fatal finale to their travels.
7. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—David Trimble
  Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble meets his younger self in the archives.
8. 16:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars
  Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.
9. 17:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Great Escape
  3/6Reliving Carlisle United and Scarborough's battle to stay in Division Three in 1999.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, Kick the Can
  4/8Has Charles Whitley, a retiree at Sunnyvale Rest Home, discovered the secret of youth?
2. 18:40
  Wicca—Episode 4
  4/8Troublemaker Brad Jackson is sentenced to death. Nigel Anthony reads.
3. 19:00
  Alexander Armstrong's Radio Heroes
  A sterling chap guides us through a pantheon of fine wireless adventurers.
4. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 5, Birkenhead
  5/6Mark visits Birkenhead, Wirral, where the local life has included monks and a Bantam Army.
5. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 2
  2/6Will's godfather Peter invites fashion presenter Kathy to help him dress better.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—04/03/2017
  Arthur Smith chats to Jonny and the Baptists.
7. 23:00
  4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up, Episode 6
  6/6Kerry Godliman introduces David Morgan, Rhys Mathewson, Matt Winning and more.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, Kick the Can
  4/8Has Charles Whitley, a retiree at Sunnyvale Rest Home, discovered the secret of youth?
2. 00:40
  Wicca—Episode 4
  4/8Troublemaker Brad Jackson is sentenced to death. Nigel Anthony reads.
3. 01:00
  A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 9
  Jackie Hartwell finds the body of a young man who appears to have shot himself.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lord Dannatt
  Lord Dannatt chooses military band renditions of 'High On A Hill' and 'Highland Cathedral'
5. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Lake District
  2/8The poet follows in the rugged Cumbrian footsteps of Beatrix Potter.
6. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The End of the Road
  5/5Carter Brandon and his uncle enjoy a near fatal finale to their travels.
7. 03:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—David Trimble
  Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble meets his younger self in the archives.
8. 04:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Return from Mars
  Captain Jet Morgan and his Discovery crew are hurtling towards 2026.
9. 05:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Great Escape
  3/6Reliving Carlisle United and Scarborough's battle to stay in Division Three in 1999.

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