BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 12 March 2019

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 1
  1/4Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, Keeping His Promise
  1/5A young student is forced to entertain a most unwelcome visitor.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mike Gayle and Deborah Moggach
  Sue MacGregor talks to Deborah Moggach and Mike Gayle about their favourite books.
4. 01:00
  Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10
  10/10The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one.
5. 01:30
  There's More to Life Than London
  Stuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Six
  6/10Marian runs into an old friend in Paris. Her personal life is getting complicated.
7. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Population
  Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Letter
  1/5Queenie Hennessy reveals the shocking and beautiful truth of her life.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 1
  1/5Helena Attlee's travelogue exploring the Italian love affair with citrus fruit.
10. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven
  1/4It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone
  Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours
  4/6Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 5
  5/8Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Barnes join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory
  1/6Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death.
2. 06:30
  Hits of the Blitz
  Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
4. 07:30
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
5. 08:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 1
  1/6From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore.
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero
  2/13Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 3
  3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Whimsical series starring Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions.
9. 10:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets
  2/4Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Tim Key
  Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 1
  1/6From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero
  2/13Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory
  1/6Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death.
4. 13:30
  Hits of the Blitz
  Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Seven
  7/10Marian and Absolon get closer – but who is using who? And who else knows about them?
6. 14:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Prosperity
  Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Harold Fry
  2/5Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 2
  2/5Citrus and Sicily: how the Mafia had its origins in the lemon groves of the Conca d'Oro.
9. 15:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets
  2/4Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6It's 1956. Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
13. 17:30
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 2
  2/4Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World.
2. 18:15
  Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Land of Green Ginger
  2/5A novelist recounts a bizarre encounter in a shop that set him on a writing career.
3. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
4. 19:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 1
  1/6From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore.
5. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero
  2/13Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory
  1/6Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death.
7. 20:30
  Hits of the Blitz
  Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Tim Key
  Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.
9. 22:00
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
10. 22:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Equal Marriage
  1/4Susan Calman examines the topic of equal marriage from a personal perspective.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Rob Carter 1/2
  Sarah Campbell chats to Rob Carter.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6A baby turns everyone soft, so Satan tries to locate its family.
13. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Walter has to make cuts at the museum, so who is for the chop?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 2
  2/4Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Land of Green Ginger
  2/5A novelist recounts a bizarre encounter in a shop that set him on a writing career.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory
  1/6Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death.
5. 01:30
  Hits of the Blitz
  Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Seven
  7/10Marian and Absolon get closer – but who is using who? And who else knows about them?
7. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Prosperity
  Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Harold Fry
  2/5Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 2
  2/5Citrus and Sicily: how the Mafia had its origins in the lemon groves of the Conca d'Oro.
10. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets
  2/4Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes
  4/5From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6It's 1956. Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage.
13. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets
  4/6Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton.
14. 05:30
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.

Wednesday 13 March 2019