BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 16 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon
  4/14The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Sir Donald Wolfit
  Humphrey Carpenter invites Ned Sherrin to discuss actor Sir Donald Wolfit.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
4. 01:30
  A Straight Question
  Jackie Clune dated women for 12 years until she married a man. She explores this subject.
5. 02:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing
  4/5The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back with a boat trip.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor
  Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 4
  4/5DeDe accompanies Mary Ann to her surgery while Jake makes a big decision.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 4
  4/5Singer Tracey Thorn reveals a personal side to life in Everything But the Girl.
9. 03:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2. Death on the Moor
  2/2Watson is pursuing the 'hellhound'. But who is the mystery figure he spots on the moor?
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists.
11. 04:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop
  3/10When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
12. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.
13. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
2. 06:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
3. 07:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
4. 07:30
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
8. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day
  3/4When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.
9. 10:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 11:00
  Under My Bed—Walk On By
  3/3By David Park. A man realises that his future happiness depends on which bed he buys.
11. 11:15
  Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day
  Librarian Philip Larkin receives an official-looking letter that sends him in to a spin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
4. 13:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
5. 14:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence
  5/5Violence erupts on the streets of Notting Hill.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Happiness Project
  Martin looks at our understanding of what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Ann has an unwelcome encounter with a presence from her past.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 5
  5/5The Everything But the Girl singer explains her decision to return to the world of pop.
9. 15:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
11. 16:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day
  3/4When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.
12. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
13. 17:30
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station
  5/14Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the B-Side)
  2/14Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album, 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/13Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude.
4. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble
  6/8Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
5. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
6. 20:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Ben Hunte
  'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young.
8. 22:00
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
9. 22:30
  Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Pilot with Melanie Sykes
  Spirit medium Ian D Montfort in a comedy showcase that spawned a series.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Naomi Sheldon 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by Naomi Sheldon.
11. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
  6/6The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
12. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson
  1/6The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station
  5/14Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the B-Side)
  2/14Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album, 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
4. 01:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
5. 02:00
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence
  5/5Violence erupts on the streets of Notting Hill.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Happiness Project
  Martin looks at our understanding of what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Ann has an unwelcome encounter with a presence from her past.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 5
  5/5The Everything But the Girl singer explains her decision to return to the world of pop.
9. 03:00
  Wakefield
  A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
11. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day
  3/4When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.
12. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
  2/4After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
13. 05:30
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.

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