BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 22 March 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1972-80 Trajectories
  2/5Geologist Natalie York battles for a seat on the first manned mission to Mars.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, The Silence of the Lambs
  3/4Paul Gambaccini talks about the winner of 1992's Best Picture Award. With Jodie Foster.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 2, 2. Two on the Run
  2/10Brook finds himself pursuing a pair of students and fighting for a share of resources.
4. 01:30
  A Kiss Is .... Never Just a Kiss
  Rowan Pelling investigates the magic of the kiss in all its delightful glory.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 2
  2/10Lara recounts the events of a memorable family holiday in Fuengirola.
6. 02:15
  The People of the British Museum—Storehouse of Knowledge
  2/5Danny Danziger visits the cuneiform tablet collection to meet Dr Irving Finkel.
7. 02:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 2
  2/15Remarkable young Methodist preacher Dinah Morris arrives to comfort Lisbeth Bede.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 2
  2/5Pico recalls schooldays in Oxford and then a remarkable decision to commute to California.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 2. I Begin Life On My Own Account
  2/10The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 7
  7/10More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Val Gilbert and Professor David Singmaster
11. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire?
12. 05:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Vinny's news gets mixed reactions and Sonal is shocked by who has invited Tula on a date.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France
  3/5Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend, but they end up in Paris.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 2, 3. A Meeting With Anna
  3/10The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help.
2. 06:30
  One Man's War
  Katie Derham delves into the fascinating world of musical life during the Second World War
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
4. 07:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family
  4/4Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—The Montezuela Revolution
  Ramona Povey causes havoc on HMS Troutbridge's goodwill visit.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 1, Stewart Lee
  5/5Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo.
8. 09:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Arrivals and Departures
  1/8Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
10. 11:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—Remember the Bride Who Got Stung?
  3/5A father resorts to drastic measures on a family picnic.
11. 11:15
  Kings—The Loved One
  3/5Anat refuses to leave home as the Israelites approach.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—The Montezuela Revolution
  Ramona Povey causes havoc on HMS Troutbridge's goodwill visit.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 2, 3. A Meeting With Anna
  3/10The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help.
4. 13:30
  One Man's War
  Katie Derham delves into the fascinating world of musical life during the Second World War
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 3
  3/10Lara makes a startling discovery about her father whilst on a childhood holiday in Spain.
6. 14:15
  The People of the British Museum—Heavenly Houses
  3/5Danny Danziger meets the long-serving curator of clocks and watches, David Thompson.
7. 14:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 3
  3/15The young squire Arthur Donnithorne visits Hall Farm, and the seeds of love are sown.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 3
  3/5Pico hits the streets of Havana, and, of course, Graham Greene is with him once more.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 1, Stewart Lee
  5/5Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Arrivals and Departures
  1/8Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.
12. 17:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
13. 17:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family
  4/4Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1980 Apollo N
  3/5The first manned mission to Mars hangs on the NERVA nuclear booster test flight.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Luck
  Richard Wiseman, Annie Caulfield and Matthew Syed examine luck and our influence over it.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—The Montezuela Revolution
  Ramona Povey causes havoc on HMS Troutbridge's goodwill visit.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 2, 3. A Meeting With Anna
  3/10The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help.
6. 20:30
  One Man's War
  Katie Derham delves into the fascinating world of musical life during the Second World War
7. 21:00
  The Stories of Adam Marek—Remember the Bride Who Got Stung?
  3/5A father resorts to drastic measures on a family picnic.
8. 21:15
  Kings—The Loved One
  3/5Anat refuses to leave home as the Israelites approach.
9. 22:00
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family
  4/4Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.
10. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—22/03/2017
  Rob Deering chats to pre-award winning comedian Laura Lexx.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 3, Structures
  1/6The Severn Bridge and Millennium Stadium go into battle against Stonehenge.
13. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Oliver Cromwell
  1/4The soldier statesman kicks off the radical comic's profile of English historical figures.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1980 Apollo N
  3/5The first manned mission to Mars hangs on the NERVA nuclear booster test flight.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Luck
  Richard Wiseman, Annie Caulfield and Matthew Syed examine luck and our influence over it.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 2, 3. A Meeting With Anna
  3/10The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help.
4. 01:30
  One Man's War
  Katie Derham delves into the fascinating world of musical life during the Second World War
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 3
  3/10Lara makes a startling discovery about her father whilst on a childhood holiday in Spain.
6. 02:15
  The People of the British Museum—Heavenly Houses
  3/5Danny Danziger meets the long-serving curator of clocks and watches, David Thompson.
7. 02:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 3
  3/15The young squire Arthur Donnithorne visits Hall Farm, and the seeds of love are sown.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 3
  3/5Pico hits the streets of Havana, and, of course, Graham Greene is with him once more.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood
  3/10The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Stewart Lee
  5/5Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Arrivals and Departures
  1/8Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.
12. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
13. 05:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family
  4/4Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.

Thursday 23 March 2017