BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 28 February 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 3
  3/10The swashbuckling daredevil pursues his enemy over to America, and falls in with pirates.
2. 06:30
  The Keskidee
  Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
3. 07:00
  Sharing Fatman—Rainbows and Buried Treasure
  6/6Will the syndicate sell Mr Fatman? Dreams come true at Ascot, and romance blooms.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Malta
  6/6Comedian Mark Steel visits the island of Malta and performs a show for the local audience.
5. 08:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6The duo are joined by Gayle Hunnicutt, who is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
7. 09:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby?
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—4. Truth
  4/4Distraught Walter Hartright discovers the truth about his beloved Laura Fairlee.
10. 11:00
  Julia Darling - Pearl
  A lollipop lady loves babies. That must be why she knits baby clothes for expectant mums.
11. 11:15
  Paul Morrison - Missing Olga
  Abram left his lover Olga behind in Odessa. His grandson Paul Morrison explores his life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6The duo are joined by Gayle Hunnicutt, who is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
3. 13:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 3
  3/10The swashbuckling daredevil pursues his enemy over to America, and falls in with pirates.
4. 13:30
  The Keskidee
  Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 9
  9/10Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about the Citizens' Council.
6. 14:15
  On the Map—9. Digital Maps
  9/10Mike Parker looks at cartography in the digital age and asks if the paper map can survive.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 4
  4/5Modesty and Willie have been captured by criminal mastermind, Gabriel.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 4
  4/5Louis brings his new style back to Chicago and moves into a new social and musical sphere.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—4. Truth
  4/4Distraught Walter Hartright discovers the truth about his beloved Laura Fairlee.
10. 16:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby?
12. 17:00
  Sharing Fatman—Rainbows and Buried Treasure
  6/6Will the syndicate sell Mr Fatman? Dreams come true at Ascot, and romance blooms.
13. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Malta
  6/6Comedian Mark Steel visits the island of Malta and performs a show for the local audience.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship
  4/6Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Karel Reisz
  Film-maker Stephen Frears champions his mentor, Karel Reisz.
3. 19:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6The duo are joined by Gayle Hunnicutt, who is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
  20/26Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft.
5. 20:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 3
  3/10The swashbuckling daredevil pursues his enemy over to America, and falls in with pirates.
6. 20:30
  The Keskidee
  Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
7. 21:00
  Julia Darling - Pearl
  A lollipop lady loves babies. That must be why she knits baby clothes for expectant mums.
8. 21:15
  Paul Morrison - Missing Olga
  Abram left his lover Olga behind in Odessa. His grandson Paul Morrison explores his life.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Malta
  6/6Comedian Mark Steel visits the island of Malta and performs a show for the local audience.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 20, Episode 4
  4/6The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public.
11. 23:00
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The boys of St Battery's get their own back on the school bully. Sketches and songs.
12. 23:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated
  6/6Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship
  4/6Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Karel Reisz
  Film-maker Stephen Frears champions his mentor, Karel Reisz.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 3
  3/10The swashbuckling daredevil pursues his enemy over to America, and falls in with pirates.
4. 01:30
  The Keskidee
  Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 9
  9/10Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about the Citizens' Council.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—9. Digital Maps
  9/10Mike Parker looks at cartography in the digital age and asks if the paper map can survive.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 4
  4/5Modesty and Willie have been captured by criminal mastermind, Gabriel.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 4
  4/5Louis brings his new style back to Chicago and moves into a new social and musical sphere.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—4. Truth
  4/4Distraught Walter Hartright discovers the truth about his beloved Laura Fairlee.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Maria needs a day out, but can Paul be trusted to look after the baby?
12. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Rainbows and Buried Treasure
  6/6Will the syndicate sell Mr Fatman? Dreams come true at Ascot, and romance blooms.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Malta
  6/6Comedian Mark Steel visits the island of Malta and performs a show for the local audience.

Friday 1 March 2019