BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 9 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Rose Garden
  The ghostly tale of the Goodmans, who unwittingly open a doorway to a turbulent past.
2. 00:15
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 4
  4/5Utterson's persistence in investigating the truth about his friend Dr Jekyll is rewarded.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Golda Meir
  Edwina Currie discusses the life of former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.
4. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 13
  13/14As Inspector Grant's health improves, might Richard III's reputation do likewise?
5. 01:30
  Henry Cyril Paget: Lord Of The Dance
  How was "dancing marquess" Henry Cyril Paget bankrupted by his love of theatre?
6. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 9
  9/10Bernard worries as John tries to foster rebellion amongst the Delta grades.
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Man, Machine and Memory
  Martin Sixsmith explores the way our brains perceive and process information.
8. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Michael Tolliver Lives, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is surprised by his brother's revelation.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 4
  4/5The author explains his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 2
  2/3Lord Rufford has kissed Arabella twice, but not enough to win him and his estate.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 6
  6/6With panellists Mark Watson, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Ed Byrne. David Mitchell hosts.
12. 04:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Pearls Mean Tears
  2/10When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar, can Bertie Wooster's valet save the day?
13. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Katy is a mum. Daniel has a new job. Lucy is jealous.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Several different animals, a couple of types of king and a much-needed intervention.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 14
  14/14After a setback, Grant and Carradine tie up the case of the Princes in the Tower.
2. 06:30
  Architects of Taste
  Ian Kelly explores the drama and architecture of food.
3. 07:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital
  1/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.
4. 07:30
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Driver
  5/8Single dad Bryan takes a driving job but finds himself caught up in crime.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
8. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black
  2/4The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 3
  3/3Lord Rufford has run away from Arabella, but she is still determined to marry him.
10. 11:00
  Don Haworth - In Mr Bruin's Time
  A bus driver's philanthropic nature means bad timekeeping but general goodwill.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions
  6/6The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Driver
  5/8Single dad Bryan takes a driving job but finds himself caught up in crime.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 14
  14/14After a setback, Grant and Carradine tie up the case of the Princes in the Tower.
4. 13:30
  Architects of Taste
  Ian Kelly explores the drama and architecture of food.
5. 14:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 10
  10/10Disenchanted with society, John decides to seek solitude.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—A Problem of Consciousness
  Examining the work of psychologists who believe consciousness is 'just an illusion'.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Michael Tolliver Lives, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Ann returns to San Francisco to join the vigil at Mrs Madrigal's bedside.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 5
  5/5The author recalls the joy of staging a Greek drama in Mozambique.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 3
  3/3Lord Rufford has run away from Arabella, but she is still determined to marry him.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
11. 16:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black
  2/4The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.
12. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital
  1/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.
13. 17:30
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
2. 18:15
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 5
  5/5It's Henry Jekyll's turn to tell the story, as the bizarre truth is finally revealed.
3. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the A-Side)
  1/14Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.
4. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 14
  14/14'The Incredible Singing Blancmange' or 'The Dessert Song'.
5. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Driver
  5/8Single dad Bryan takes a driving job but finds himself caught up in crime.
6. 20:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 14
  14/14After a setback, Grant and Carradine tie up the case of the Princes in the Tower.
7. 20:30
  Architects of Taste
  Ian Kelly explores the drama and architecture of food.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Deborah Frances-White
  'Guilt and Shame' and 'Boring Talks'.
9. 22:00
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.
10. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Fern Brady 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by Fern Brady.
12. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
13. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4The human chameleon's host of comic characters, from deluded teen to nonagenarian diva.
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Late
1. 00:00
  MR James—MR James Stories, Number 13
  Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13?
2. 00:15
  RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde—Episode 5
  5/5It's Henry Jekyll's turn to tell the story, as the bizarre truth is finally revealed.
3. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the A-Side)
  1/14Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.
4. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 14
  14/14After a setback, Grant and Carradine tie up the case of the Princes in the Tower.
5. 01:30
  Architects of Taste
  Ian Kelly explores the drama and architecture of food.
6. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 10
  10/10Disenchanted with society, John decides to seek solitude.
7. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—A Problem of Consciousness
  Examining the work of psychologists who believe consciousness is 'just an illusion'.
8. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Michael Tolliver Lives, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Ann returns to San Francisco to join the vigil at Mrs Madrigal's bedside.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 5
  5/5The author recalls the joy of staging a Greek drama in Mozambique.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 3
  3/3Lord Rufford has run away from Arabella, but she is still determined to marry him.
11. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
12. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Fade to Black
  2/4The Yorkshire builders work on the home of a faded Hollywood star.
13. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital
  1/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch turns to politics over a compulsory purchase order.
14. 05:30
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.

Saturday 10 February 2018