BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 29 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—2. False Haven
  2/4The narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island.
2. 00:30
  The Tingle Factor—Michael Winner
  Film director Michael Winner talks about the music that makes him emotional.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 4. Exhumation
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey awaits the doctor's verdict and there's a revelation at a party.
4. 01:30
  Asian Weddings: Something Gold, Nothing Borrowed, Everything New
  Yasmeen Khan explores the bling-filled world of the British Asian wedding.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 8
  8/10Morley vows to uncover who sent a bullet in the post to the vicar.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Retail
  8/10The history of shopping for the home from colonial imports to passions for European design
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 18
  18/25The evil money-lender Quilp is furious and wants Mrs Nubbins out of the way.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Memphis
  3/5Martin Luther King and Eric S Galt, aka James Earl Ray, both arrive in Memphis.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 2, Redgauntlet
  3/3Alan wants answers after his best friend disappears.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz strewn with errors.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The lifestyle show takes on party food, reading and therapy.
12. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, New Ways to Comb Old Gravel
  1/6Stella continues to dream of a life in the country, without her grown-up children.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
2. 06:30
  Words, Words, Words
  Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
4. 07:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain
  3/6Are Arthur, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not.
5. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10
  10/13Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre
  18/27Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
8. 09:30
  HR—Series 3, Naked
  1/6Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 11:00
  Man About the House—The Top Back by Andrew Martin
  1/3As a child, Clive's bedroom was full of toys. Decades later, he remains surrounded by them
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Donna Franceschild - Quartet, Almost Top of the Bill
  4/4As the band try to get a gig, bass player Stuart finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10
  10/13Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre
  18/27Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
4. 13:30
  Words, Words, Words
  Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 9
  9/10Morley and Sefton are keen to meet the person who painted a lustful portrait of Hannah.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Eco-houses
  9/10Laurence explores new ways to build and run a home at an eco-community in Nottingham.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 19
  19/25As Little Nell recuperates, the kindly schoolmaster teaches her a life lesson.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Racial Apocalypse
  4/5As news of King's murder spreads, the USA prepares itself for widespread unrest.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 16:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
11. 16:30
  HR—Series 3, Naked
  1/6Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.
12. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
13. 17:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain
  3/6Are Arthur, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—3. A New Order of Experience
  3/4The companions anticipate an attack from the island's mysterious forces.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Samuel Beckett
  Business guru Sir Gerry Robinson chooses playwright Samuel Beckett.
3. 19:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10
  10/13Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Tales of Montmartre
  18/27Paris, passion and duplicity abound in the tangled lives of two talented painters.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
6. 20:30
  Words, Words, Words
  Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
7. 21:00
  Man About the House—The Top Back by Andrew Martin
  1/3As a child, Clive's bedroom was full of toys. Decades later, he remains surrounded by them
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Donna Franceschild - Quartet, Almost Top of the Bill
  4/4As the band try to get a gig, bass player Stuart finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy
9. 22:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain
  3/6Are Arthur, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not.
10. 22:30
  Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Thom Tuck presents sketch groups Mixed Doubles, the Real MacGuffins, and Bob and Jim.
11. 23:00
  Masala FM—Episode 5
  5/6When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly.
12. 23:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified
  2/6Young Pip is betrayed and receives a spectral visitor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—3. A New Order of Experience
  3/4The companions anticipate an attack from the island's mysterious forces.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Samuel Beckett
  Business guru Sir Gerry Robinson chooses playwright Samuel Beckett.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's
  5/6Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby.
4. 01:30
  Words, Words, Words
  Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 9
  9/10Morley and Sefton are keen to meet the person who painted a lustful portrait of Hannah.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Eco-houses
  9/10Laurence explores new ways to build and run a home at an eco-community in Nottingham.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 19
  19/25As Little Nell recuperates, the kindly schoolmaster teaches her a life lesson.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Racial Apocalypse
  4/5As news of King's murder spreads, the USA prepares itself for widespread unrest.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment
  1/3Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Pilot Episode
  Listomania - the panel show hosted by Susan Calman - exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 3, Naked
  1/6Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.
12. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
13. 05:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain
  3/6Are Arthur, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not.

Friday 30 March 2018