BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 5 March 2018

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The World of Daphne Du Maurier—1. The Chamois
  1/5Christopher Cazenove plays Stephen who’ll do anything to conquer his painful secret fear.
2. 00:30
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid
  3/6The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome...
3. 01:00
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 2
  2/2The legendary landlady of 28 Barbary Lane embarks on a road trip.
4. 02:15
  Nan Woodhouse—The Reconstruction Job
  Retirement didn't suit Tommy, but perhaps a new life at the mill had something to offer.
5. 02:30
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  16-year-old Stephen has confessed his sins and is determined to follow Catholic teaching.
6. 03:45
  A View With a Room - Burgh Island Hotel
  The restoration of a Devon hotel which inspired Agatha Christie.
7. 04:00
  Christopher C Harris - Walk Right By Me
  When compulsive, passionate, but lonely Warren sees Carol, he is utterly captivated.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—New Lyrical Ballads, Episode 2
  2/2Daljit Nagra introduces poets reading lyrical ballads inspired by Wordsworth and Coleridge
9. 05:30
  Reception—Birthday Boy
  5/6Danny and Clarissa have a surprise birthday party planned for Brian - will he survive it?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Burnt—5. Much Knowledge
  5/6Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes.
2. 06:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams
  Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore
  3/6Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant
  Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant.
8. 09:30
  Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound
  4/4Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?
9. 10:00
  Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain
  A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
  A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
11. 11:15
  Neil Brand - Righteous Brothers
  When a young monk experiments with vocal harmonies, the whole abbey is placed in jeopardy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
3. 13:00
  Burnt—5. Much Knowledge
  5/6Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes.
4. 13:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams
  Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Rock and a Hard Place
  1/10An undercover counter-operation in the British colony of Gibraltar swings into action.
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
  1/10Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 1
  1/25Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flee the evil money-lender Quilp.
8. 14:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Logic
  6/10Can doubting logical thoughts lead to an answer?
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain
  A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.
10. 16:00
  Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant
  Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant.
11. 16:30
  Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound
  4/4Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore
  3/6Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1
  1/5Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech.
2. 18:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—1. The Erlking
  1/5A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle.
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis
  Host Sue MacGregor and guests Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis discuss their favoruite books.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik
  14/16The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
5. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
6. 20:00
  Burnt—5. Much Knowledge
  5/6Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes.
7. 20:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams
  Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.
8. 21:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
  A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
9. 21:15
  Neil Brand - Righteous Brothers
  When a young monk experiments with vocal harmonies, the whole abbey is placed in jeopardy.
10. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.
11. 22:30
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
12. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 52, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
13. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Coach Trip
  4/6Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1
  1/5Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—1. The Erlking
  1/5A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis
  Host Sue MacGregor and guests Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis discuss their favoruite books.(R)
4. 01:00
  Burnt—5. Much Knowledge
  5/6Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes.
5. 01:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams
  Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Rock and a Hard Place
  1/10An undercover counter-operation in the British colony of Gibraltar swings into action.
7. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
  1/10Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 1
  1/25Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flee the evil money-lender Quilp.
9. 02:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Logic
  6/10Can doubting logical thoughts lead to an answer?
10. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain
  A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant
  Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant.
12. 04:30
  Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound
  4/4Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore
  3/6Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.

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