BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 February 2020

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars
  1/14A space station's construction is halted by UFOs.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Dr Alice Roberts and Father Christopher Jamison
  Alice Roberts and Christopher Jamison discuss their favourite books with Kate Mosse.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—1. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Cheque Book
  1/7Car dealer Andrew Marsh loses a cheque book, prompting a catalogue of suspicious events.
4. 01:30
  Who Was Joyce Hatto?
  The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.
5. 02:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 1
  1/5The first part of the well-loved story of the doctor who learned to talk like the animals.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Infinite—1. Horror of the Infinite
  1/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 1
  1/20Following the mutiny, Ashton is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son Ashok.
8. 02:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Childhood Memories
  1/5Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes
  1/3A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham.
11. 04:30
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight!
  2/6A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.
12. 05:00
  Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule
  3/5After extolling high standards at the bar, Fuller-Carp is embarrassed over animal rights.
13. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car
  2/7Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation.
2. 06:30
  Ken and Mark and Robert
  Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 1, A Commute
  3/6Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?
4. 07:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase
  4/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest
  14/24Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion?
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Monday 3rd Feb 2020
  4/8Nish is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Geoff Norcott, Suzi Ruffell and Professor Anand Menon.
8. 09:45
  What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 1, Personal Appearance
  1/4Andrew Lawrence delves into conventional living, kicking off with looking good.
9. 10:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 11:00
  Imagining Chekhov—Chekhov's Telescope by Alison MacLeod
  2/3Chekhov and Olga Knipper holiday in Yalta, unaware that a reporter is stalking them.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Frankie Takes a Trip
  In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest
  14/24Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion?
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
3. 13:00
  Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car
  2/7Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation.
4. 13:30
  Ken and Mark and Robert
  Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.
5. 14:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 2
  2/5The doctor and his animals set sail for Africa. Read by Alan Bennett.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Infinite—2. Aristotle’s Rapprochement
  2/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
7. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 2
  2/20Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues.
8. 14:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
  2/5Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
9. 15:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 16:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
11. 16:30
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Vongole
  1/4Professor Swann seduces his students over a languorous meal of spaghetti vongole.
12. 17:00
  HR—Series 1, A Commute
  3/6Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?
13. 17:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase
  4/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted
  2/6Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest
  14/24Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion?
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
5. 20:00
  Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car
  2/7Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation.
6. 20:30
  Ken and Mark and Robert
  Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.
7. 21:00
  Imagining Chekhov—Chekhov's Telescope by Alison MacLeod
  2/3Chekhov and Olga Knipper holiday in Yalta, unaware that a reporter is stalking them.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Frankie Takes a Trip
  In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.
9. 22:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase
  4/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
10. 22:30
  Irish Micks and Legends—Series 2, St Brigid of the Curragh
  1/4Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life.
11. 22:45
  Terry Alderton: More Crazy Now—The Dirty Smile
  1/4A one-man comedy explosion from the mind of Terry Alderton.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—John-Luke Roberts 1/2
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
13. 23:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, Take Me Home, Country Roads
  1/4Adam reluctantly goes to help out at his Dad's record shop when he is taken ill.
14. 23:30
  A Look Back at the Nineties—1999
  5/5Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Rory Bremner 'look back' at the decade yet to happen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space
  2/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted
  2/6Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car
  2/7Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation.
4. 01:30
  Ken and Mark and Robert
  Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.
5. 02:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 2
  2/5The doctor and his animals set sail for Africa. Read by Alan Bennett.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Infinite—2. Aristotle’s Rapprochement
  2/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 2
  2/20Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues.
8. 02:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
  2/5Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival
  2/3Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz.
11. 04:30
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Vongole
  1/4Professor Swann seduces his students over a languorous meal of spaghetti vongole.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 1, A Commute
  3/6Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage?
13. 05:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase
  4/4Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.

Wednesday 5 February 2020