BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 18 March 2017

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Brothers in Arms
  The enduring appeal of the Dire Straits classic is explored by those touched by the piece.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 5
  5/5The police ask amateur sleuth Jane Marple to take part in a little experiment.
4. 01:30
  The Real Patron Saints—Saint Patrick
  How did a fifth-century preacher become the toast of Dublin, Manhattan and even Lagos?
5. 02:00
  Truman Capote - Breakfast at Tiffany's—Episode 10
  10/10With the police on her tail, Holly decides her future. Concluded by Henry Goodman.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Villadom in the Cotswolds
  10/12How the idea of escaping to the countryside is as old as the Romans.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 5
  5/5Will Yamin's future marriage come at the cost of Rachid and Samira's happiness?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Sightlines, On Rona
  5/5Nature writer Kathleen Jamie makes a few house calls and learns to dit-dit diddle-dit.
9. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton
  4/4Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 5, De Montfort University
  4/6Three students from De Montfort University take on a team of three of their professors.
11. 04:30
  Are You From the Bugle?—Butterthwaite White Hell
  6/6Will snow play havoc with Graham's chances of landing a story?
12. 05:00
  Romantic Friction—Love Hurts
  2/4Romance writer Anna's love life is causing problems on the page.
13. 05:30
  Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Freud
  1/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Sigmund Freud, but Freud asks all the questions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Saturday Drama—The Last Tycoon
  1930s Hollywood studio head Munroe Stahr is at the top of his game, until love strikes.
2. 07:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Last Stand
  5/6John Rawling relives the cricketing drama of England v West Indies at Lord's in 1963.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—The Eccentric Entrepreneur
  Dominic Sandbrook explores the life of 1930s radio station magnate Leonard Plugge.
4. 09:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins
  1/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Lulu's Back in Town
  1/4Musician Roy panics when his wife's vivacious sister takes best pal George out for dinner.
2. 12:30
  In the Chair—Episode 1
  1/6Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.
3. 13:00
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray (Omnibus)
  Lesbian Emma has an affair with a man and betrays the trust of others.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Vera Lynn
  The Second World War forces' sweetheart chooses Nat Travers' 'What Is a Mammy, Daddy?'.
5. 14:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Hickling and the Norfolk Broads
  4/8The poet goes boating and climbs the tallest windmill in Britain.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 1, 2. Happy Days
  2/5An old man acts like a child when Carter Brandon and Uncle Mort take him out for the day.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—The Eccentric Entrepreneur
  Dominic Sandbrook explores the life of 1930s radio station magnate Leonard Plugge.
8. 16:00
  Saturday Drama—The Last Tycoon
  1930s Hollywood studio head Munroe Stahr is at the top of his game, until love strikes.
9. 17:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Last Stand
  5/6John Rawling relives the cricketing drama of England v West Indies at Lord's in 1963.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, Steel
  6/8In 2040, boxing is banned but one of the last human fighters has faith in a fighting robot
2. 18:40
  Wicca—Episode 6
  6/8As their execution approaches, can Malone save the 'witches'?
3. 19:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins
  1/4Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
4. 22:00
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/328 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys.
5. 22:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 4
  4/6A famous explorer advises Will on how to become daring, and Hugo the cat goes missing.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—18/03/2017
  Arthur Smith presents the best in contemporary comedy & Rob Deering chats to Brian Conley.
7. 23:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 2
  2/6Rhod is joined by Greg Davies, Sarah Millican and Russell Kane, plus music from Athlete.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Twilight Zone—Series 4, Steel
  6/8In 2040, boxing is banned but one of the last human fighters has faith in a fighting robot
2. 00:40
  Wicca—Episode 6
  6/8As their execution approaches, can Malone save the 'witches'?
3. 01:00
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray (Omnibus)
  Lesbian Emma has an affair with a man and betrays the trust of others.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Vera Lynn
  The Second World War forces' sweetheart chooses Nat Travers' 'What Is a Mammy, Daddy?'.
5. 02:15
  Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Hickling and the Norfolk Broads
  4/8The poet goes boating and climbs the tallest windmill in Britain.
6. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 1, 2. Happy Days
  2/5An old man acts like a child when Carter Brandon and Uncle Mort take him out for the day.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—The Eccentric Entrepreneur
  Dominic Sandbrook explores the life of 1930s radio station magnate Leonard Plugge.
8. 04:00
  Saturday Drama—The Last Tycoon
  1930s Hollywood studio head Munroe Stahr is at the top of his game, until love strikes.
9. 05:30
  Yes Yes Yes—Series 1, The Last Stand
  5/6John Rawling relives the cricketing drama of England v West Indies at Lord's in 1963.

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