BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 8 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
  2/7Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
2. 06:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
  Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
3. 06:57
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Gemma Cairney's Hero - Una Marson
  Gemma Cairney's archives hero is Una Marson, the BBC's first black female programme maker.
4. 07:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.
5. 07:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
  Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
6. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
7. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
  11/27Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
8. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
9. 09:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
10. 09:57
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Joan Rivers
  Shazia Mirza's hero from the BBC archives, US comedian Joan Rivers.
11. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
  1/2Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
12. 11:00
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers
  Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
13. 11:15
  Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer
  As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
  11/27Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
  2/7Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
4. 13:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
  Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence
  4/10His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now?
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4
  4/10Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4
  4/25With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment.
8. 14:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth
  9/10Can reason and belief exist in the same answer?
9. 14:57
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Kate Adie
  Shazia Mirza's hero from the BBC archives, former chief news correspondent Kate Adie.
10. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
  1/2Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
11. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
12. 16:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
13. 16:57
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Angela Barnes's Hero - Linda Smith
  Angela Barnes's hero from the BBC archives, comedian Linda Smith.
14. 17:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.
15. 17:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
  Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
16. 17:57
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—08/03/2018
  Gemma Cairney's hero from the BBC archives, musician Erykah Badu.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 18:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones
  4/5Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes
3. 18:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle
  Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.
4. 19:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
  7/13Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
  11/27Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
6. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
  2/7Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
7. 20:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
  Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
8. 21:00
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers
  Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
9. 21:15
  Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer
  As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.
10. 22:00
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
  Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 5
  5/6Angela Barnes hosts the show that anyone can write for.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Eleanor Tiernan 2/2
  Athena Kugblenu is joined by Eleanor Tiernan.
13. 23:00
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Masala FM
  Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?
14. 23:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—The Hudson and Pepperdine Show
  Nostalgia is all the rage this week, as an escaping PoW drops in and out.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
  4/5Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
2. 00:15
  Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones
  4/5Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes
3. 00:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle
  Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.
4. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
  2/7Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
5. 01:30
  Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
  Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence
  4/10His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now?
7. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4
  4/10Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4
  4/25With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment.
9. 02:45
  Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth
  9/10Can reason and belief exist in the same answer?
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
  1/2Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
11. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
12. 04:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
13. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.
14. 05:30
  International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
  Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.

Friday 9 March 2018