BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 1 February 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—4. The Voices
  4/6After dramatic events in space, the disturbance of noise, light and vibration subsides.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Josephine Bonaparte
  Josephine Bonaparte, first empress of France, chosen by Janine di Giovanni.
3. 01:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz
  5/6Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing.
4. 01:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Print
  1/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by middle-class writers.
5. 02:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 9
  9/10Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack
  29/30How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—14. The Takeover
  14/15Lyon is back and Anne still has feelings for him, despite being engaged to Kevin.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 4
  4/5Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 1, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty
11. 04:30
  Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, Horace Henry Samuel Quelch
  4/6Did Billy Bunter's scourge of Greyfriars School really become a secret agent?
12. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
  2/6An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, King's Lynn
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Norfolk town of King's Lynn and performs for the locals.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
2. 06:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV
  2/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
5. 08:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer
  4/6Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
8. 09:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
9. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Drama podcasts with Rowan Slaney
  Amanda Litherland and Rowan Slaney recommend some great drama podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer
  4/6Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
4. 13:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV
  2/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.
5. 14:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 10
  10/10Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund, and revelations and resolutions follow.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood
  30/30Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—15. Happy Ever After..?
  15/15Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 5
  5/5Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.
9. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
11. 16:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
12. 17:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World
  5/6'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew...
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Stand-Up
  Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.
3. 19:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer
  4/6Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath
  10/13Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 20:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
6. 20:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV
  2/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Drama podcasts with Rowan Slaney
  Amanda Litherland and Rowan Slaney recommend some great drama podcasts.
8. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
9. 22:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.
10. 23:00
  Rubbish—Series 2, Rant
  3/6Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans.
11. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Future—2025
  5/6Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World
  5/6'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew...
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Stand-Up
  Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.
3. 01:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
4. 01:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV
  2/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.
5. 02:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 10
  10/10Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund, and revelations and resolutions follow.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood
  30/30Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—15. Happy Ever After..?
  15/15Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 5
  5/5Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
12. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.

Saturday 2 February 2019