BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 25 February 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Sting in the Tale—5. Ghosting by Gregory Evans
  5/5Young novelist Michael ghost-writes supermodel Vita's autobiography.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 3, Perfect Home by Nick Warburton
  5/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a couple's late-night meeting on a city street.
3. 01:00
  Julia Darling - Appointments—Omnibus
  Maureen Wetherby keeps seeing a shadow out of the corner of her eye.
4. 02:15
  Birds of a Feather by Daphne Glazer
  A middle-aged waitress falls for a footloose poet and pigeon fancier.
5. 02:30
  A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2As Maurice receives news about his book, Edith faces turmoil.
6. 03:45
  Key Matters—Series 1, 2. D minor
  2/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: D minor - 'saddest of all keys'
7. 04:00
  Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
  After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—In Search of the Wantley Dragon
  Daljit Nagra introduces In Search of the Wantley Dragon.
9. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, My Companion
  3/6Ed plans to attend a funeral with his ex-wife, making his children and cat very unhappy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
2. 06:30
  Oscar Sings
  Andrew Collins explores how the award for Best Song reflects a changing film landscape.
3. 07:00
  Crazy Big Fish—Crazy for Trying?
  6/6The Hull women must boost their sluggish ticket sales, and will Billy attend the show?
4. 07:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 3
  3/8Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary join Nicholas Parsons.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
6. 08:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent
  10/10Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
  Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Michele Hanson, Vanessa Feltz and Henry Normal.
8. 09:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Ice
  2/6Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—1. Encounter
  1/4A chance meeting with a strange woman dressed in white sparks a mystery.
10. 11:00
  The TED Interview—Ray Kurzweil
  Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.
11. 11:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Home
  Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
2. 12:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent
  10/10Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
4. 13:30
  Oscar Sings
  Andrew Collins explores how the award for Best Song reflects a changing film landscape.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 6
  6/10Shaken by her encounter with Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—6. World View
  6/10Cartographers always have to keep one eye on the map and one on new territorial disputes.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 1
  1/5Modesty is hired by the secret service to prevent a multi-million pound diamond heist.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
  1/5'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—1. Encounter
  1/4A chance meeting with a strange woman dressed in white sparks a mystery.
10. 16:00
  Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
  Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Michele Hanson, Vanessa Feltz and Henry Normal.
11. 16:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Ice
  2/6Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff.
12. 17:00
  Crazy Big Fish—Crazy for Trying?
  6/6The Hull women must boost their sluggish ticket sales, and will Billy attend the show?
13. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 3
  3/8Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary join Nicholas Parsons.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 1. The Voice from Nowhere
  1/6A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens
  Sue MacGregor talks to Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens about their favourite books.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money
  18/20A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash!
4. 19:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Secret Agent
  10/10Hepplewhite is expecting a VIP, but events take a surprising turn.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
6. 20:30
  Oscar Sings
  Andrew Collins explores how the award for Best Song reflects a changing film landscape.
7. 21:00
  The TED Interview—Ray Kurzweil
  Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.
8. 21:45
  Multi Story Shorts—Home
  Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.
9. 22:00
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 3
  3/8Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary join Nicholas Parsons.
10. 22:30
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Racism
  1/4Shappi Khorsandi shares her experiences of growing up in her Iranian family.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 1
  1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Ancient and Modern
  1/6Highlights include ancient Egyptian IT support and tax avoidance schemes for pirates.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 1. The Voice from Nowhere
  1/6A routine trip to the moon turns into a nightmare for Captain Saxon Berry.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens
  Sue MacGregor talks to Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens about their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Sins of Prince Saradine
  8/12A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts.
4. 01:30
  Oscar Sings
  Andrew Collins explores how the award for Best Song reflects a changing film landscape.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 6
  6/10Shaken by her encounter with Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—6. World View
  6/10Cartographers always have to keep one eye on the map and one on new territorial disputes.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 1
  1/5Modesty is hired by the secret service to prevent a multi-million pound diamond heist.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
  1/5'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—1. Encounter
  1/4A chance meeting with a strange woman dressed in white sparks a mystery.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
  Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Michele Hanson, Vanessa Feltz and Henry Normal.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Ice
  2/6Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff.
12. 05:00
  Crazy Big Fish—Crazy for Trying?
  6/6The Hull women must boost their sluggish ticket sales, and will Billy attend the show?
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 3
  3/8Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary join Nicholas Parsons.

Tuesday 26 February 2019