BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  3/5Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
2. 06:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
3. 07:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man
  5/6Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family?
4. 07:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage
  1/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais
  24/26The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/16Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
9. 10:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil
  1/2Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.
10. 11:00
  Under My Bed—Getting Ink
  1/3By Patrick Neate. A writer tries to impress his wife that his creativity knows no bounds.
11. 11:15
  The Songs That Houses Sing—The Currs by Kate Clanchy
  3/4Struggles for truth and survival for the inhabitants of 1830s Van Diemen's Land.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais
  24/26The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/16Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  3/5Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
4. 13:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
5. 14:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  3/5A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners
  Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 3
  3/5Mary Ann takes some time out before her operation and Jake takes a chance on Jonah.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 3
  3/5Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn recalls a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.
9. 15:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil
  1/2Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.
10. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 16:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
12. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man
  5/6Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family?
13. 17:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage
  1/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan
  3/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais
  24/26The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/16Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  3/5Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
6. 20:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
7. 21:00
  Under My Bed—Getting Ink
  1/3By Patrick Neate. A writer tries to impress his wife that his creativity knows no bounds.
8. 21:15
  The Songs That Houses Sing—The Currs by Kate Clanchy
  3/4Struggles for truth and survival for the inhabitants of 1830s Van Diemen's Land.
9. 22:00
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage
  1/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
10. 22:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
  2/4Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
11. 23:00
  Political Animals—Series 2, Rex and Ron
  4/4Ronald Reagan's dog Rex reveals that he shared his master's passion for acting.
12. 23:15
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
  4/4The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
13. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Lowe 2/3
  Paul Garner is joined by Alex Lowe.
14. 23:30
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, The Ballad of Big Rich
  3/4Adam Riches takes the listener back to the Wild West to tell the story of Big Rich.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan
  3/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  3/5Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
4. 01:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
5. 02:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  3/5A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners
  Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 3
  3/5Mary Ann takes some time out before her operation and Jake takes a chance on Jonah.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 3
  3/5Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn recalls a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.
9. 03:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil
  1/2Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man
  5/6Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family?
13. 05:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage
  1/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.

Thursday 15 February 2018