BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 2
  2/5Ambassador B pursues her missing sister into the uncharted planets of the Tundra.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—2. Mr Pettinger's Demon
  2/5A priest is sent to investigate the incumbent at a remote parish church.
3. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash
  3/4The controversial 2006 Oscar winner, a film that explores the tensions within LA society.
4. 01:00
  Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure
  6/6Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars.
5. 01:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush
  Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Suspicions and Unease
  2/10The more Toby sees of his new minister, the less he understands what really happened.
7. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
  2/10Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 2
  2/25Evil money-lender Quilp discovers why Little Nell's grandfather is so badly in debt.
9. 02:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Understanding Faith
  7/10Can the irrational knowledge of faith help us?
10. 03:00
  Drama on 4—John Godber - Happy Jack
  A 60-year rollercoaster marriage lived in a Yorkshire mining village unfolds.
11. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
12. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher
  4/6Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?
13. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Lights
  4/6Jason tries learning to be cool, but Dave scores an own goal.
14. 05:30
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy
  2/4How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk
  1/7Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer?
2. 06:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir
  Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell
  2/4Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans.
4. 07:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money
  4/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit
  1/20HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10
  10/16Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber
  Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.
10. 11:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm
  A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Jim Poyser - Chopin in Manchester
  Escaping revolution in Paris, composer Frederic Chopin gets more than he bargained for.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit
  1/20HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10
  10/16Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk
  1/7Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer?
4. 13:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir
  Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Breaking Every Rule
  3/10Trying to uncover the truth, Toby Bell takes an irrevocable step.
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 3
  3/10Marina Warner enters the magical worlds of the fairy tale.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 3
  3/25With no more loans, Little Nell's grandfather is agitated. But who betrayed him?
8. 14:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Seeking God
  8/10Can the search for God help to provide an answer?
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber
  Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.
10. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.
12. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell
  2/4Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans.
13. 17:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money
  4/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
  3/5Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
2. 18:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly
  3/5An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret
3. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
  The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit
  1/20HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed.
5. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10
  10/16Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.
6. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk
  1/7Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer?
7. 20:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir
  Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
8. 21:00
  Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm
  A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Jim Poyser - Chopin in Manchester
  Escaping revolution in Paris, composer Frederic Chopin gets more than he bargained for.
10. 22:00
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money
  4/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
11. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4The Archbishop of Canterbury tries tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results.
12. 23:00
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 3
  3/4How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team.
13. 23:30
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Cutting Edge
  2/4Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
  3/5Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly
  3/5An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret
3. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
  The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
4. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk
  1/7Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer?
5. 01:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir
  Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Breaking Every Rule
  3/10Trying to uncover the truth, Toby Bell takes an irrevocable step.
7. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 3
  3/10Marina Warner enters the magical worlds of the fairy tale.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 3
  3/25With no more loans, Little Nell's grandfather is agitated. But who betrayed him?
9. 02:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Seeking God
  8/10Can the search for God help to provide an answer?
10. 03:00
  Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber
  Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.
11. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
12. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.
13. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell
  2/4Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans.
14. 05:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money
  4/4As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.

Thursday 8 March 2018