BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 27 February 2019

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 2. Towards the Unknown
  2/6The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission.
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, As My Whimsy Takes Me
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards delves into the casebook of Lord Peter Wimsey.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 1
  1/10The swashbuckling scholar finds love and encounters a dastardly squire.
4. 01:30
  The Husky Betty Marsden
  Chris Neill pays tribute to comic actress Betty Marsden, who starred in Round the Horne.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 7
  7/10Jean Louise calls on her Uncle Jack, in search of a sane voice in Maycomb.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—7. Off the Map
  7/10Mike Parker visits a Cold War military site that was once a blank space on a map.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 2
  2/5Modesty and Willie head to France to discover who is behind the diamond heist.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 2
  2/5As his career in Chicago blossoms, Louis grows close to Lil Hardin, a beautiful pianist.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—2. Suspicions
  2/4Still thinking fondly of Walter Hartright, engaged Laura grows suspicious of her fiance.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  2/5Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6Guard Gallagher's impending trip to the Big Apple sparks a lot of gossip.
12. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
13. 05:30
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
2. 06:30
  Julie Fowlis' Heritage Well
  Julie Fowlis is on a mission to celebrate and preserve her culture through Gaelic song.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The duo's nightmare stay at a posh hotel isn't quite what it seems.
4. 07:30
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Mayfly
  4/4Comedy about the afterlife with Daniel Rigby, Diane Morgan and special guest Isy Suttie.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Let Loose with a Chopper
  7/12Ordered on to a Nato exercise, HMS Troutbridge's crew find themselves up in the air.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Slight Case of Baptism
  4/13It's the new baby's christening day - at Jennifer's mother's church.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 1
  1/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the first heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
8. 09:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Visitor
  3/4Sex, politics and religion make for an awkward visit when an Israeli MP arrives.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
10. 11:00
  Gillian Tindall - A Necessary Price
  Having lived in France for ages, Eleanor hardly feels English any more.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—All Mouth and Trousers
  In 1966, Pauline Devaney becomes the first woman to write a TV sitcom.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Let Loose with a Chopper
  7/12Ordered on to a Nato exercise, HMS Troutbridge's crew find themselves up in the air.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Slight Case of Baptism
  4/13It's the new baby's christening day - at Jennifer's mother's church.
3. 13:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
4. 13:30
  Julie Fowlis' Heritage Well
  Julie Fowlis is on a mission to celebrate and preserve her culture through Gaelic song.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 8
  8/10Looking for Atticus, Jean Louise is about to be waylaid.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—8. Whose Map Is It Anyway?
  8/10Mike Parker asks if Ordnance Survey can maintain its hold on the national topography.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 3
  3/5Modesty and Willie decide to play the live bait caper.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 3
  3/5Louis is offered a big break in New York, which brings a whole new dimension to his music.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 1
  1/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the first heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
11. 16:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Visitor
  3/4Sex, politics and religion make for an awkward visit when an Israeli MP arrives.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The duo's nightmare stay at a posh hotel isn't quite what it seems.
13. 17:30
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Mayfly
  4/4Comedy about the afterlife with Daniel Rigby, Diane Morgan and special guest Isy Suttie.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers
  3/6After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, James Robertson
  Author and publisher James Robertson talks to Stuart Cosgrove about his favourite books.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, Let Loose with a Chopper
  7/12Ordered on to a Nato exercise, HMS Troutbridge's crew find themselves up in the air.
4. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Slight Case of Baptism
  4/13It's the new baby's christening day - at Jennifer's mother's church.
5. 20:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
6. 20:30
  Gillian Tindall - A Necessary Price
  Having lived in France for ages, Eleanor hardly feels English any more.
7. 20:45
  Test Case—Bournewood
  Drama telling the true story of H, and his life at Bournewood Hospital. By Sasha Hails.
8. 21:30
  Test Case—The Legacy of Bournewood
  Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases.
9. 22:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Mayfly
  4/4Comedy about the afterlife with Daniel Rigby, Diane Morgan and special guest Isy Suttie.
10. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Justin has to cope with not having a plus one to bring to his school reunion.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nick Doody 2/2
  Rob Deering chats to the excellent comedian, Nick Doody.
12. 23:00
  Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Dark comedy from the radio station that offers alternative lifestyles and unusual help.
13. 23:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers
  3/6After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, James Robertson
  Author and publisher James Robertson talks to Stuart Cosgrove about his favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 2
  2/10The wicked squire's kidnap plot sparks a daring rescue, and nephew Nicholas appears.
4. 01:30
  Julie Fowlis' Heritage Well
  Julie Fowlis is on a mission to celebrate and preserve her culture through Gaelic song.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 8
  8/10Looking for Atticus, Jean Louise is about to be waylaid.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—8. Whose Map Is It Anyway?
  8/10Mike Parker asks if Ordnance Survey can maintain its hold on the national topography.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 3
  3/5Modesty and Willie decide to play the live bait caper.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 3
  3/5Louis is offered a big break in New York, which brings a whole new dimension to his music.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—3. Fears
  3/4Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret. Could it have fatal consequences?
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 1
  1/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the first heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
11. 04:30
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Visitor
  3/4Sex, politics and religion make for an awkward visit when an Israeli MP arrives.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6The duo's nightmare stay at a posh hotel isn't quite what it seems.
13. 05:30
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Mayfly
  4/4Comedy about the afterlife with Daniel Rigby, Diane Morgan and special guest Isy Suttie.

Thursday 28 February 2019