BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 13 March 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent
  2/6Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996.
2. 06:30
  Selling British Luxury
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?
4. 07:30
  Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2
  2/2Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine
  9/12Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster.
6. 08:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night
  6/13A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.
7. 09:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
8. 09:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers
  1/6Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
9. 10:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party
  3/4Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.
10. 11:00
  Stories by Teffi—Heart of a Valkyrie
  3/3After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published..
11. 11:15
  Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates
  Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine
  9/12Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster.
2. 12:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night
  6/13A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent
  2/6Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996.
4. 13:30
  Selling British Luxury
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Eight
  8/10Marian feels vulnerable without Absolon. Then she receives some unexpected news.
6. 14:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Health
  Andrew Dilnot explores the history of Britain's health numbers.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, David
  3/5Award-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 3
  3/5The extraordinary story of the Lake Garda lemon – prized for its bitterness.
9. 15:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party
  3/4Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.
10. 16:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
11. 16:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers
  1/6Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?
13. 17:30
  Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2
  2/2Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3
  3/4Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time.
2. 18:15
  Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer
  3/5A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely.
3. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Robin Pilcher
  5/8Novelist Robin Pilcher tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine
  9/12Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster.
5. 19:30
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night
  6/13A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent
  2/6Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996.
7. 20:30
  Selling British Luxury
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.
8. 21:00
  Stories by Teffi—Heart of a Valkyrie
  3/3After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published..
9. 21:15
  Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates
  Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre
10. 22:00
  Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2
  2/2Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people
11. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Justin has to cope with a visit from his dad.
12. 23:00
  Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4The 'accidentalist' movement in art is explained, plus sponsored surgery.
13. 23:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Yes Count Arthur
  4/6Outraged by an optician's dispute, Arthur seeks high office in the council elections.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3
  3/4Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer
  3/5A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely.
3. 00:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Robin Pilcher
  5/8Novelist Robin Pilcher tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent
  2/6Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996.
5. 01:30
  Selling British Luxury
  Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Eight
  8/10Marian feels vulnerable without Absolon. Then she receives some unexpected news.
7. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Health
  Andrew Dilnot explores the history of Britain's health numbers.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, David
  3/5Award-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 3
  3/5The extraordinary story of the Lake Garda lemon – prized for its bitterness.
10. 03:00
  EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party
  3/4Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3
  3/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre.
12. 04:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers
  1/6Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
13. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve?
14. 05:30
  Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2
  2/2Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people

Thursday 14 March 2019