BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 23 February 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1985-86 Project Ares
  5/5The first manned Mars mission blasts off on a perilous voyage of discovery.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Marriage
  Comedians Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Hammer of God
  6/12A case of divine retribution or a more earth bound murder?
4. 01:30
  Hot House Kids—Episode 2
  2/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 5
  5/10Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—5. The Lie of the Land
  5/10Mike Parker discovers how maps can be used as tools of power, politics and propaganda.
7. 02:30
  Julia Darling - Appointments—Carla's Facial
  5/5Maureen does not let her tumour diagnosis stop her from going for a facial.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ben Macintyre - A Spy Among Friends, Episode 5
  5/5Beirut 1963, in a bugged room. Nicholas Elliott finally confronts traitor Kim Philby.
9. 03:00
  J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit
  2/2As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Murder for Starters
  5/6Crime writers Robert Barnard and Lindsey Davis probe who wielded a deadly skewer.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 8
  8/8With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
12. 05:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Summer
  3/4Swedish 'Midsommerafton' approaches, and Geoff is forced to be Lord of the Dance.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Conan Doyle's Strangest Case
  Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice
2. 07:30
  Last Chance to See—The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
  4/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
4. 09:00
  Knowing Steve, Knowing You
  Steve Coogan talks to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 12:30
2. 12:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
3. 13:00
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lily Allen
  I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall by Merle Haggard and Fix You by Coldplay.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Fred Perry
  The former Wimbledon champion answers the questions in the BBC interview series.
6. 14:45
  Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, I Was There
  5/5Cricket's 'day of infamy'. Despite fine weather, why was play abandoned?
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
8. 16:00
  Conan Doyle's Strangest Case
  Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice
9. 17:30
  Last Chance to See—The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
  4/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Industrial Evolution, Episode 2
  The Doctor discovers there is more than one alien interfering with Earth's progress.
2. 19:00
  Knowing Steve, Knowing You
  Steve Coogan talks to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career.
3. 22:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Bridget's comic look at how women treat each other in their day-to-day relationships.
4. 22:30
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5
  5/6Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nick Revell 2/3
  Jake Yapp chats to the comedy legend Nick Revell.
6. 23:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in The Absolutely Radio Show.
7. 23:30
  Saturday Night Fry—Episode 4
  4/6Stephen Fry serves up witty banter with Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Alison Steadman.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Industrial Evolution, Episode 2
  The Doctor discovers there is more than one alien interfering with Earth's progress.
2. 01:00
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 7 (Omnibus) - Devil's Bridge
  A stranger arrives in Glan Don, with a plan that threatens the future of the village.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Lily Allen
  I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall by Merle Haggard and Fix You by Coldplay.
4. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Fred Perry
  The former Wimbledon champion answers the questions in the BBC interview series.
5. 02:45
  Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, I Was There
  5/5Cricket's 'day of infamy'. Despite fine weather, why was play abandoned?
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
  Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
7. 04:00
  Conan Doyle's Strangest Case
  Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice
8. 05:30
  Last Chance to See—The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
  4/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.

Sunday 24 February 2019