BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 13 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars
  1/14A space station's construction is halted by UFOs.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane
  Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.(R)
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces
  1/5A princess recruits champion jockey Kit Fielding to fend off her dangerous cousin.
4. 01:30
  Eddie Goes Country
  Eddie Mair returns to his native Scotland to explore his deep affection for Country music.
5. 02:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless
  1/5Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Criminal Mind
  Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 1
  1/5Mary Ann returns to San Francisco with some big news to share with Michael.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 1
  1/5Singer Tracey Thorn's journey from teenage surbuban dreams to international success.
9. 03:00
  The Campden Wonder
  1660: the Campden family's rent collector mysteriously vanishes.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang & John Sergeant
  Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant.
11. 04:30
  Pankhiraj—The Wedding
  1/4Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 2, The Verdict
  6/6The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland?
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Jack Carroll, Suzanne Williams and Robert Twigger.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
2. 06:30
  The Seeds of Love
  Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.
3. 07:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie
  1/6The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.
4. 07:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health
  4/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965
  Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 22, Episode 6
  6/8Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.
9. 10:00
  Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note
  Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?
10. 11:00
  Herr Bambinger by Mordecai Richler
  A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery.
11. 11:15
  The Songs That Houses Sing—The House in Tamworth Park by Josephine Corcoran
  2/4A property investment turns up hidden secrets that change its purchaser's life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965
  Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
4. 13:30
  The Seeds of Love
  Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.
5. 14:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
  Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Mary Ann in Autumn
  2/5Mary Ann begins to adapt to life with Michael and Ben while Jake meets a new man.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
9. 15:00
  Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note
  Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?
10. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
11. 16:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
12. 17:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie
  1/6The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.
13. 17:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health
  4/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman
  5/5Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965
  Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off
  The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
6. 20:30
  The Seeds of Love
  Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.
7. 21:00
  Herr Bambinger by Mordecai Richler
  A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery.
8. 21:15
  The Songs That Houses Sing—The House in Tamworth Park by Josephine Corcoran
  2/4A property investment turns up hidden secrets that change its purchaser's life.
9. 22:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health
  4/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.
10. 22:30
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 9, How to Exercise Power
  1/4Does power come from the barrel of a gun or a jar of onion marmalade?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Lowe 1/3
  Paul Garner is joined by Alex Lowe.
12. 23:00
  Seekers—Series 1, The Baby
  5/6Someone has left a baby at the jobcentre. Comedy from 2013.
13. 23:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3
  3/6A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman
  5/5Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
4. 01:30
  The Seeds of Love
  Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.
5. 02:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
  Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Mary Ann in Autumn
  2/5Mary Ann begins to adapt to life with Michael and Ben while Jake meets a new man.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
9. 03:00
  Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note
  Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris
  1/6Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie
  1/6The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.
13. 05:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health
  4/4Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.

Wednesday 14 February 2018