BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 30 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland
  6/6With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner.
2. 06:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
3. 07:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
4. 07:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
  5/6Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/13Operation Chocolate and an ode to Julie Andrews.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, In and Out
  4/12Lawyer Roger tries to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
8. 09:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
9. 10:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 11:00
  Man About the House—The Parable of the Green House
  2/3Dale stays in his house, thinking bad things are happening in the yard.
11. 11:15
  Bowen and Betjeman
  An imagined wartime encounter between Elizabeth Bowen and John Betjeman in Dublin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/13Operation Chocolate and an ode to Julie Andrews.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, In and Out
  4/12Lawyer Roger tries to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland
  6/6With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner.
4. 13:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 10
  10/10Morley and Sefton make a shocking revelation.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Ideal Home Show
  10/10Laurence talks to philosopher Alain de Botton about how our ideas of the home have changed
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 20
  20/25With the help of Samson Brass, Quilp plots to get Kit Nubbins out of the way.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Breakthrough
  5/5The FBI pursue King's killer to London where he's hiding out under a new identity.
9. 15:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
11. 16:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
12. 17:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
13. 17:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
  5/6Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—4. The Alternate Sacrifice
  4/4The Swede thinks the island's evil forces need to be offered a sacrifice.
2. 18:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Brinsley Forde (the B-Side)
  8/14The audience asks Brinsley Forde questions about Aswad's 1981 reggae album New Chapter.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 7
  7/13Operation Chocolate and an ode to Julie Andrews.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, In and Out
  4/12Lawyer Roger tries to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland
  6/6With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner.
6. 20:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—David McGuire
  'Reply All' and a chat with presenter Alex Goldman.
8. 22:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
  5/6Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues.
9. 22:30
  The Show What You Wrote—Series 2, Geography
  2/4The sketch show written entirely by the public.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sally Phillips 1/3
  Arthur Smith is joined by Sally Phillips.
11. 23:00
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 2, Escarpments
  3/4Have you ever been abducted by an alien or had an idea for a novelty tea towel?
12. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Nineties—1995
  1/5Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at a year that was yet to happen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—4. The Alternate Sacrifice
  4/4The Swede thinks the island's evil forces need to be offered a sacrifice.
2. 00:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Brinsley Forde (the B-Side)
  8/14The audience asks Brinsley Forde questions about Aswad's 1981 reggae album New Chapter.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland
  6/6With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner.
4. 01:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 10
  10/10Morley and Sefton make a shocking revelation.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Ideal Home Show
  10/10Laurence talks to philosopher Alain de Botton about how our ideas of the home have changed
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 20
  20/25With the help of Samson Brass, Quilp plots to get Kit Nubbins out of the way.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Hampton Sides - Hellhound on His Trail, Breakthrough
  5/5The FBI pursue King's killer to London where he's hiding out under a new identity.
9. 03:00
  DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
  2/3Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate.
11. 04:30
  Kathmandu or Bust—A Sticky Wicket
  5/6The travellers have Nepal almost in sight until their truck is stolen by bandits.
12. 05:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
13. 05:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
  5/6Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues.

Saturday 31 March 2018