BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 1 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 3
  3/5The more David Masen learns about Manhattan, the less he likes it.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Bernard Levin
  The late broadcaster, author and journalist shares his favourite music and poetry.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 7
  7/14Brent tips Grant off about Tyrrell, the murderer of the Princes in the Tower.
4. 01:30
  Down and Out Debaters
  Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.
5. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 3
  3/10Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Mind Observes the Mind
  Martin Sixsmith examines the evolution of psychology on both sides of the Atlantic.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 3
  3/5Mrs Madrigal is fighting to save the wooden steps in Barbary Lane.
8. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—3. Gossip
  3/5The legendary broadcaster recalls his brother's attempt to play a corpse in a school play.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—3. Searching
  3/5Following a violent encounter at the Karamazov home, Dmitry goes in search of Grushenka.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake
  5/6James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Pregnancy
  3/6A pregnancy scare sparks Bartholomew family chaos. Who is expecting?
13. 05:30
  Angstrom—Series 1, Into the Mad Mind of Madness
  3/4Scandinavian yarn starring Matthew Holness as the brooding, maverick detective.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 8
  8/14Grant's researcher uncovers some facts that throw light on the received version of history
2. 06:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.
5. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/13Frustrated George and Kate's baby is a week overdue.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Case of the Missing CD Plates
  5/27Mown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6With Richard Osman, John Finnemore, Lucy Beaumont and Rhod Gilbert. David Mitchell hosts.
8. 09:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Jeeves Exerts the Old Cerebellum
  1/10Bingo Little fancies a waitress. Can Bertie Wooster's valet help?
9. 10:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—4. The Trial
  4/5As Dmitry goes on trial for murder, Alyosha desperately seeks proof of his innocence.
10. 11:00
  Stories from the Southern Cross—The Road from Austinmer Beach, by Catherine Cole
  1/3A retired widower discovers more than he bargained for when he walks into a cake shop.
11. 11:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm
  4/4Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/13Frustrated George and Kate's baby is a week overdue.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Case of the Missing CD Plates
  5/27Mown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 8
  8/14Grant's researcher uncovers some facts that throw light on the received version of history
4. 13:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
5. 14:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 4
  4/10Bernard takes Lenina to the Savage Reservation, but is she fully prepared?
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—War
  Martin Sixsmith looks at the ways in which war has influenced psychology.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles.
8. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
9. 15:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—4. The Trial
  4/5As Dmitry goes on trial for murder, Alyosha desperately seeks proof of his innocence.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6With Richard Osman, John Finnemore, Lucy Beaumont and Rhod Gilbert. David Mitchell hosts.
11. 16:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Jeeves Exerts the Old Cerebellum
  1/10Bingo Little fancies a waitress. Can Bertie Wooster's valet help?
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/5Back in Manhattan, David learns the extent of Fielding's megalomania.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Simone Weil
  Eleanor Bron discusses the life of French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil.
3. 19:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/13Frustrated George and Kate's baby is a week overdue.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Case of the Missing CD Plates
  5/27Mown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 8
  8/14Grant's researcher uncovers some facts that throw light on the received version of history
6. 20:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
7. 21:00
  Stories from the Southern Cross—The Road from Austinmer Beach, by Catherine Cole
  1/3A retired widower discovers more than he bargained for when he walks into a cake shop.
8. 21:15
  Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm
  4/4Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht?
9. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.
10. 22:30
  Sketchorama—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Thom Tuck reunites classic sketch group, Absolutely, in Glasgow.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ruth Bratt and Pippa Evans 2/2
  Cariad Lloyd is joined by Ruth Bratt and Pippa Evans.
12. 23:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 4. Barbecue
  4/6A barbecue proves a painful experience for the three couples.
13. 23:30
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Episode 4
  4/5Armando Iannucci looks at writing books - and environmental damage.
14. 23:45
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 4
  4/5Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, a time of electro-convulsive shock therapy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/5Back in Manhattan, David learns the extent of Fielding's megalomania.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Simone Weil
  Eleanor Bron discusses the life of French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 8
  8/14Grant's researcher uncovers some facts that throw light on the received version of history
4. 01:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
5. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 4
  4/10Bernard takes Lenina to the Savage Reservation, but is she fully prepared?
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—War
  Martin Sixsmith looks at the ways in which war has influenced psychology.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles.
8. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—4. The Trial
  4/5As Dmitry goes on trial for murder, Alyosha desperately seeks proof of his innocence.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6With Richard Osman, John Finnemore, Lucy Beaumont and Rhod Gilbert. David Mitchell hosts.
11. 04:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Jeeves Exerts the Old Cerebellum
  1/10Bingo Little fancies a waitress. Can Bertie Wooster's valet help?
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.

Friday 2 February 2018