BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 2 March 2019

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars
  5/6The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Rules
  Matthew Parris and his guests discuss rules and how to break them.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 4
  4/10Dubbed Captain Clegg, the swashbuckling hero wins renown as the most feared of pirates.
4. 01:30
  The Thrilla in Manila
  Ali versus Fraser: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the great 1975 fight.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 10
  10/10Heartbroken after her fight with Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York.
6. 02:15
  On the Map—10. Maps of the Mind
  10/10Mike Parker visits Ambridge, home of the Archers, to explore maps of the imagination.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise, Episode 5
  5/5Modesty and Willie are being held by ruthless villain, Gabriel - and time is running out.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 5
  5/5Louis's star rises on the cabaret circuit with white audiences - but is he selling out?
9. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—Murder Under Trust: The Massacre at Glencoe
  Adrian Bean's play dramatises events leading up to the infamous Highland massacre in 1692.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot
  6/6Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models.
11. 04:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—1. Caravan
  1/61932: Edgar heads to Kent in a caravan, and catches someone's interest.
12. 05:00
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Autumn
  4/4Danny Robins' Scandicom continues with house-hunting Swedish-style as Linda's baby is due.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
2. 07:30
  Last Chance to See—A Man-Eating, Evil-Smelling Dragon
  5/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Some Like It Hot
  Cleo Laine revisits the 1940s golden age of the all-girl swing band in the UK and USA.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Club Extravaganza
  The best guests, interviews, sketches and songs from the Comedy Club archive.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 1
  1/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the first heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
2. 12:30
  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.
3. 13:00
  Maya Angelou: A Song Flung up to Heaven (Omnibus)
  Maya’s shocked by the apathetic reaction to Malcolm X's assassination.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Brian Conley
  Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—Beryl Bainbridge in Camden Town
  Author Beryl Bainbridge meets some neighbours and explores how Camden Town is changing.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Some Like It Hot
  Cleo Laine revisits the 1940s golden age of the all-girl swing band in the UK and USA.
7. 16:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
8. 17:30
  Last Chance to See—A Man-Eating, Evil-Smelling Dragon
  5/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  David Ashton - The Two Sisters
  Darkly humorous horror drama about two sisters, starring Joan Sims and Barbara Jefford.
2. 19:00
  Comedy Club Extravaganza
  The best guests, interviews, sketches and songs from the Comedy Club archive.
3. 22:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Women's self-image under discussion via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael.
4. 22:30
  Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, Truants
  3/4Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs.
5. 23:00
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain. With Shappi Khorsandi.
6. 23:30
  Saturday Night Fry—Episode 5
  5/6Stephen Fry is joined by Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law.
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Late
1. 00:00
  David Ashton - The Two Sisters
  Darkly humorous horror drama about two sisters, starring Joan Sims and Barbara Jefford.
2. 01:00
  Maya Angelou: A Song Flung up to Heaven (Omnibus)
  Maya’s shocked by the apathetic reaction to Malcolm X's assassination.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Brian Conley
  Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli.
4. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Beryl Bainbridge in Camden Town
  Author Beryl Bainbridge meets some neighbours and explores how Camden Town is changing.
5. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Some Like It Hot
  Cleo Laine revisits the 1940s golden age of the all-girl swing band in the UK and USA.
6. 04:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Years Between
  When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.
7. 05:30
  Last Chance to See—A Man-Eating, Evil-Smelling Dragon
  5/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.

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