BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 8 March 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
  3/4The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—George Orwell
  Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
  8/10Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
4. 01:30
  Pomp, Pageantry and Parade
  What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Four
  4/10Marian is called to Hamburg to testify against the Germans who worked in Ravensbruck.
6. 02:15
  A Piece of Cake—4. Kendal Mint Cake
  4/5Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
7. 02:30
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 4
  4/5Cyrano heads to war, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 4
  4/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.
9. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Plain Murder
  2/31928, London, a 'perfect' murder is planned in an advertising agency.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.
12. 05:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
13. 05:30
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library
  1/4The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
  9/10The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
2. 06:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
3. 07:00
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
5. 08:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
8. 09:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
9. 10:00
  Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
  3/31935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day
  Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
  9/10The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
4. 13:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five
  5/10Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her.
6. 14:15
  A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake
  5/5A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
7. 14:30
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
  5/5Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
  5/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
  3/31935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
11. 16:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
12. 17:00
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
  4/4Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Voice
  Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
3. 19:00
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 20:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
  9/10The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
6. 20:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day
  Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.
8. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
9. 22:30
  Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—May and June
  3/6As summer heats up, passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie.
10. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Cultural Heroes
  2/6Determining the ultimate heroes of Wales.
11. 23:30
  Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4A week of radio that never happened with Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
  4/4Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Voice
  Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
3. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
  9/10The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
4. 01:30
  Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
  Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five
  5/10Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her.
6. 02:15
  A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake
  5/5A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
7. 02:30
  Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
  5/5Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
  5/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.
9. 03:00
  Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
  3/31935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
11. 04:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner
  2/6An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?
12. 05:00
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.

Saturday 9 March 2019