BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 March 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
  2/3Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, The English Patient
  4/4Paul Gambaccini examines why the book considered unfilmable, won Best Picture of 1996.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 2, 7. A Very Private Affair
  7/10Brook gets a tip off, and the mystery of Kemp's missing wife becomes more and more complex
4. 01:30
  Where Were You When Bambi's Mother Was Shot?
  Ian Christie explores the impact of an animated film classic on young war-torn Britons.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 7
  7/10Jane falls pregnant and returns to Yorkshire, where she must tell her family the news.
6. 02:15
  An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 2
  2/5Dorothy Hodgkin and her lover wrestle with the internal structure of complex molecules.
7. 02:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 7
  7/15Shocked Captain Arthur is forced to face the facts over Adam's feelings for Hetty.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 2
  2/5How the Neolithic art of coppicing is renewing itself in 21st-century competitions.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 7. Wickfield and Heep
  7/10David takes a job with his old headmaster, and Dora is feeling worried.
10. 04:00
  Puzzle Panel—Episode 8
  8/10Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant and William Hartston.
11. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Squire Fenton's downfall looks imminent with the arrival of his scheming father.
12. 05:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who is causing havoc.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels
  4/5Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
  8/10Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
2. 06:30
  Modern Day Griot
  Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
  1/6Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
4. 07:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
  Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
  Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
  20/20The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding.
7. 09:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
8. 09:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
  2/8Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
  8/10As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
10. 11:00
  The Time Being—Series 6, The Dog Track
  3/3A woman visits the dog track for the first time, and weighs up a matter of life and death.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Alan and Jean's Incredible Journey
  Alan and Jean Warburton decide to spend their holiday in their bedroom.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
  Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
  20/20The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding.
3. 13:00
  Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
  8/10Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
4. 13:30
  Modern Day Griot
  Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 8
  8/10Jane gradually alienates herself from her family, as she gives birth to her daughter Lara.
6. 14:15
  An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 3
  3/5In the 1940s, Dorothy made more scientific strides even with a baby.
7. 14:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
  8/15Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
  3/5Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
  8/10As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
10. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
  2/8Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
12. 17:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
  1/6Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
13. 17:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
  Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—3. Dark Forces
  3/3Ichabod Crane comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Favourite Child
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
  Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
  20/20The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding.
5. 20:00
  Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
  8/10Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
6. 20:30
  Modern Day Griot
  Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
7. 21:00
  The Time Being—Series 6, The Dog Track
  3/3A woman visits the dog track for the first time, and weighs up a matter of life and death.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Alan and Jean's Incredible Journey
  Alan and Jean Warburton decide to spend their holiday in their bedroom.
9. 22:00
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
  Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
10. 22:30
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 2, The Elephant Malcolm
  1/6Malcolm makes the mistake of doing a local radio interview after a trip to the dentist.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—29/03/2017
  Cariad Lloyd chats again to Jenny Bede.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 3, Leisure
  2/6Barry Island, The Royal Welsh Show and The Seven Wonders of Wales are scrutinised.
13. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, WG Grace
  2/4Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—3. Dark Forces
  3/3Ichabod Crane comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Favourite Child
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family.
3. 01:00
  Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
  8/10Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
4. 01:30
  Modern Day Griot
  Meet the modern musicians adapting traditional West African music.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 8
  8/10Jane gradually alienates herself from her family, as she gives birth to her daughter Lara.
6. 02:15
  An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 3
  3/5In the 1940s, Dorothy made more scientific strides even with a baby.
7. 02:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
  8/15Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
  3/5Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
  8/10As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
  2/8Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
12. 05:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
  1/6Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
  Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.

Thursday 30 March 2017