BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo
  2/5'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, West Side Story
  4/4The behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the film that won 10 Oscars.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 5. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
  5/7Can the sleuth locate a missing lone woman with valuable jewels?
4. 01:30
  Conjuring Halie
  Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Good Man Lost
  7/10Where on earth is Jeb?
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 7
  7/10Marina Warner uses psychoanalysis to explain meanings behind the Grimm Brothers' tales.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 7
  7/25Kit arrives back in London, wondering where Little Nell and Grandfather have gone.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832, Episode 2
  2/5In the early 1830s, the Whigs led the push for parliamentary reform, but who were they?
9. 03:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 2
  2/3Daphne's friendship with Hari deepens as Britain's relations with India grow more volatile
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, John Sergeant
  1/4The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Hunting, Shooting and Wishing
  5/6Woodhouse arrives at the Pomeroys' country house hoping to find a patron.
12. 05:00
  Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Focus
  5/6Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back, but he can't forgive her.
13. 05:30
  Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Territory
  3/4Why do we have such a visceral reaction when someone intrudes on our personal space?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 6. The Engineer's Thumb
  6/7Can the sleuth solve the mystery behind an engineer's injury? From 1960.
2. 06:30
  Hip Hop China-style
  Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Mad Hélène
  3/4Has Sir Lucien finally found love again after being dumped by the formidable Juanita?
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Joe Lycett tests Tony Hawks, Rachel Riley and Desiree Burch on who they know, not what.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Refitting Ebeneezer Pertwee
  2/20Pertwee has to re-think his money-making schemes, whilst his uncle pulls off a major con.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 11
  11/16Master spy Kenneth Horne battles for Britain, plus Bona Homes with Julian and Sandy.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
9. 10:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
10. 11:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Prescription
  3/5A Greek widower has lost all ambition except when it comes to his 14-year-old son.
11. 11:15
  Behind Closed Doors—Series 1, Tilting the Odds
  2/3Can barrister Rebecca Nyman help an equine vet facing a case of professional misconduct?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Refitting Ebeneezer Pertwee
  2/20Pertwee has to re-think his money-making schemes, whilst his uncle pulls off a major con.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 11
  11/16Master spy Kenneth Horne battles for Britain, plus Bona Homes with Julian and Sandy.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 6. The Engineer's Thumb
  6/7Can the sleuth solve the mystery behind an engineer's injury? From 1960.
4. 13:30
  Hip Hop China-style
  Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Necessary Precautions
  8/10As Toby puts together his case, he knows he is increasingly at risk.
6. 14:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 8
  8/10Marina Warner examines how feminism has tackled the Grimm brothers' tales.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 8
  8/25Desperate to find Little Nell, Quilp turns to a friend of her brother.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832, Episode 3
  3/5In the summer of 1831, the mood for voting 'reform' feels revolutionary for some.
9. 15:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
10. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
11. 16:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Mad Hélène
  3/4Has Sir Lucien finally found love again after being dumped by the formidable Juanita?
13. 17:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Joe Lycett tests Tony Hawks, Rachel Riley and Desiree Burch on who they know, not what.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged
  3/5'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants?
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—George Melly
  Jazz singer George Melly talks about the music that stirs up his emotions.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 3, Refitting Ebeneezer Pertwee
  2/20Pertwee has to re-think his money-making schemes, whilst his uncle pulls off a major con.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 11
  11/16Master spy Kenneth Horne battles for Britain, plus Bona Homes with Julian and Sandy.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 6. The Engineer's Thumb
  6/7Can the sleuth solve the mystery behind an engineer's injury? From 1960.
6. 20:30
  Hip Hop China-style
  Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds
7. 21:00
  Five Stories by Penelope Fitzgerald—The Prescription
  3/5A Greek widower has lost all ambition except when it comes to his 14-year-old son.
8. 21:15
  Behind Closed Doors—Series 1, Tilting the Odds
  2/3Can barrister Rebecca Nyman help an equine vet facing a case of professional misconduct?
9. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Joe Lycett tests Tony Hawks, Rachel Riley and Desiree Burch on who they know, not what.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4From Al Pacino to Paul McCartney, Jon Culshaw imagines the private lives of the famous.
11. 23:00
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 4
  4/4Danny campaigns for bagpipes to be celebrated and tries to write a Winterval number one.
12. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Will Smith 3/3
  Paul Garner is joined by Will Smith.
13. 23:30
  The Remains of Foley and McColl—Snuff Radio
  3/4Sean Foley and Hamish McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged
  3/5'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants?
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—George Melly
  Jazz singer George Melly talks about the music that stirs up his emotions.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 6. The Engineer's Thumb
  6/7Can the sleuth solve the mystery behind an engineer's injury? From 1960.
4. 01:30
  Hip Hop China-style
  Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Necessary Precautions
  8/10As Toby puts together his case, he knows he is increasingly at risk.
6. 02:15
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 8
  8/10Marina Warner examines how feminism has tackled the Grimm brothers' tales.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 8
  8/25Desperate to find Little Nell, Quilp turns to a friend of her brother.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832, Episode 3
  3/5In the summer of 1831, the mood for voting 'reform' feels revolutionary for some.
9. 03:00
  The Raj Quartet—The Jewel in the Crown, Episode 3
  3/3Daphne and Hari's relationship is brought to a painful conclusion.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 25/07/1978
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his guests to spot the mistakes.
11. 04:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5How to get home from the pub. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
12. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 1, Mad Hélène
  3/4Has Sir Lucien finally found love again after being dumped by the formidable Juanita?
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/4Joe Lycett tests Tony Hawks, Rachel Riley and Desiree Burch on who they know, not what.

Thursday 15 March 2018