BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 26 March 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
  6/6Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Eamon Duffy and Elinor Goodman
  Discussion of books by John Meade Falkner, Laurie Graham and Nella Last.
3. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—1. Watch the Birdie
  1/6A photograph circling the heads of three people sparks a new mystery.
4. 01:30
  When Cassius Met The Beatles
  The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
5. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard
  6/10Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he?
6. 02:15
  A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—1. Rock Pools
  1/5Which creatures should you look out for in coastal rock pools?
7. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 1
  1/10An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 1
  1/5An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician.
9. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 1. The Family at Mansfield
  1/3Poor relation Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt and four cousins.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Palmer, Sommer, O'Neill
  2/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker are joined by comedian Andrew O'Neill.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon.
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, The Comrade Connection
  4/6Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.
13. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 7
  7/8Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
  2/6An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
2. 06:30
  The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
  Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
  6/6Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
  1/6Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
5. 08:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 3
  3/6Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
6. 08:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
  4/13Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 5
  5/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
9. 10:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
  2/3The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—The Moth
  The art of live storytelling with The Moth's Catherine Burns and Meg Bowles.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 3
  3/6Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
2. 12:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
  4/13Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
3. 13:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
  2/6An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
4. 13:30
  The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
  Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
5. 14:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
  7/10Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
6. 14:15
  A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
  2/5How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
  2/10Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 2
  2/5Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra.
9. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
  2/3The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
10. 16:00
  Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
  1/6Dave Gorman and Johnny Vegas chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 16:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Phonsie's plans perturb locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
12. 17:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
  6/6Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
13. 17:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
  1/6Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe
  1/5Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity.
2. 18:15
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
  1/5When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
3. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, On the Beat with PC 49
  5/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the popular beat bobby created by Alan Stranks.
4. 19:00
  Play It Cool—Episode 3
  3/6Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
5. 19:30
  Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
  4/13Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
6. 20:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
  2/6An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
7. 20:30
  The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
  Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—The Moth
  The art of live storytelling with The Moth's Catherine Burns and Meg Bowles.
9. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
  1/6Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
10. 22:30
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Depression
  3/4How trying to overcome her own depression has convinced Susan we all need to talk more.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach
12. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6A dodgy alarm system doesn't help museum cleaner Eva's wedding day nerves.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe
  1/5Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity.
2. 00:15
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
  1/5When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, On the Beat with PC 49
  5/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the popular beat bobby created by Alan Stranks.
4. 01:00
  Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
  2/6An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
5. 01:30
  The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
  Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
6. 02:00
  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
  7/10Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
7. 02:15
  A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
  2/5How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
8. 02:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
  2/10Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 2
  2/5Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra.
10. 03:00
  Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
  2/3The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
  1/6Dave Gorman and Johnny Vegas chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Phonsie's plans perturb locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
13. 05:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
  6/6Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
14. 05:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
  1/6Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.

Wednesday 27 March 2019