BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—The Price of Survival
  7/14Unity progress their plans to commandeer the still unassembled Orbiter X.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II
  1/4Paul Gambaccini explores how The Godfather and its sequel won Best Picture Oscars.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 2. Standard Delivery
  2/6The detective witnesses the aftermath of a crime and gets a hostile welcome in Germany.
4. 01:30
  The Last Post
  Pigeon Post has been around forever. Can it survive in the modern world?
5. 02:00
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—At the Three Star Saloon
  2/8When the hero finds his chum missing from the aerodrome, he clashes with the evil McBain.
6. 02:15
  The History of the Future—The Druids
  2/10How the Druids' mysterious divining ceremonies foretold the future.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 2
  2/10Shawna makes Michael and Ben an offer that could change their lives.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, War and Peace
  2/5What can be learned from traditional societies about conflict resolution and peacekeeping?
9. 03:00
  Kate Brannigan - Clean Break
  When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Justin Moorhouse and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Meet My New Agent
  2/6Will struggling writer Woodhouse get a break when he is taken on by a new agent?
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
  2/6Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
13. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Love
  Henry Normal with his occasional series to tackle love.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
2. 06:30
  Letters to Myself
  People who have written letters to themselves to be opened in years to come.
3. 07:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house, but will the children scupper their move?
4. 07:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Spirituality
  2/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Mr Murray Goes Sick
  25/26Stanton thinks Number One looks poorly, but Pertwee acts ill to avoid a terrible posting.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/16'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/540 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—13-17 November 1917 (Season 12 start)
  The week when the Finnish Parliament declared its independence.
10. 11:00
  Thomas Hardy Short Stories - More Tales of Village Life—Netty Sargent's Story
  3/5Mr Day recalls the unusual circumstances in which Netty Sargent came to own her house.
11. 11:15
  Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
  Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Mr Murray Goes Sick
  25/26Stanton thinks Number One looks poorly, but Pertwee acts ill to avoid a terrible posting.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/16'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
4. 13:30
  Letters to Myself
  People who have written letters to themselves to be opened in years to come.
5. 14:00
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—The Jupiter Heads Northward
  3/8The legendary pilot faces more trouble from McBain as he leaves the local saloon.
6. 14:15
  The History of the Future—The Book of Revelation
  3/10Juliet Gardiner on the apocalyptic visions of Divine judgement in the Book of Revelation.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 3
  3/10Anna prepares to go back to her home town while Michael and Ben argue over Shawna's offer.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, Child-rearing and Discipline
  3/5Traditional cultures' attitudes towards children compared with those of modern society.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—13-17 November 1917 (Season 12 start)
  The week when the Finnish Parliament declared its independence.
10. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/540 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
12. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house, but will the children scupper their move?
13. 17:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Spirituality
  2/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—Marooned in Space
  8/14Unity sets about planting an insider within the Commonwealth Space Project headquarters.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Beryl Bainbridge
  Novelist Beryl Bainbridge shares early memories of listening to the wireless.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Mr Murray Goes Sick
  25/26Stanton thinks Number One looks poorly, but Pertwee acts ill to avoid a terrible posting.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/16'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours.
5. 20:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
6. 20:30
  Letters to Myself
  People who have written letters to themselves to be opened in years to come.
7. 21:00
  Thomas Hardy Short Stories - More Tales of Village Life—Netty Sargent's Story
  3/5Mr Day recalls the unusual circumstances in which Netty Sargent came to own her house.
8. 21:15
  Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
  Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
9. 22:00
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Spirituality
  2/4As 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, Power Block
  3/4A busy Uljabaan asks Margaret to help him to oppress the humans.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Archie Maddocks 2/2
  Rob Deering is joined by Archie Maddocks.
12. 23:00
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 1
  1/4Danny uses the power of music to help humanity - and a dormouse.
13. 23:30
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, The Third Pole
  4/4Martin started out as a software developer but ended up being a legendary explorer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—Marooned in Space
  8/14Unity sets about planting an insider within the Commonwealth Space Project headquarters.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Beryl Bainbridge
  Novelist Beryl Bainbridge shares early memories of listening to the wireless.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Iron Hand of Mars, 3. The Ambush
  3/6The Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing.
4. 01:30
  Letters to Myself
  People who have written letters to themselves to be opened in years to come.
5. 02:00
  WE Johns - Biggles Flies North—The Jupiter Heads Northward
  3/8The legendary pilot faces more trouble from McBain as he leaves the local saloon.
6. 02:15
  The History of the Future—The Book of Revelation
  3/10Juliet Gardiner on the apocalyptic visions of Divine judgement in the Book of Revelation.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 3
  3/10Anna prepares to go back to her home town while Michael and Ben argue over Shawna's offer.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, Child-rearing and Discipline
  3/5Traditional cultures' attitudes towards children compared with those of modern society.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—13-17 November 1917 (Season 12 start)
  The week when the Finnish Parliament declared its independence.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/540 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house, but will the children scupper their move?
13. 05:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Spirituality
  2/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.

Thursday 22 February 2018