BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 5 February 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady
  3/7Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club.
2. 06:30
  I've Played in Every Toilet
  John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.
3. 07:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
4. 07:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh
  4/4Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
  6/20The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
6. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/8A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
8. 09:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong
  2/6Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?
9. 10:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 11:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—2. Meeting and Connecting
  2/3Isy Suttie shares more lessons in life and love.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
  6/20The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/8A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady
  3/7Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club.
4. 13:30
  I've Played in Every Toilet
  John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.
5. 14:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 3
  3/5The doctor and the animals find themselves taken prisoner.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Infinite—3. The Infinite and the Divine
  3/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
7. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 3
  3/20Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them.
8. 14:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Majorca
  3/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.
9. 15:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
11. 16:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong
  2/6Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?
12. 17:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
13. 17:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh
  4/4Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan
  3/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Bradford Alhambra
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits Yorkshire's home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
  6/20The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
4. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/8A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 20:00
  Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady
  3/7Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club.
6. 20:30
  I've Played in Every Toilet
  John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.
7. 21:00
  Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—2. Meeting and Connecting
  2/3Isy Suttie shares more lessons in life and love.
8. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh
  4/4Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.
9. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Lust
  2/6The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
10. 23:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Anidara
  4/6Brian Gulliver tells of his adventures in Anidara, where he finds himself put out to stud.
11. 23:30
  Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, Malaysia
  1/4Sketch trio Daphne head off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle Pak Belang
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan
  3/14Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Bradford Alhambra
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits Yorkshire's home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady
  3/7Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club.
4. 01:30
  I've Played in Every Toilet
  John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.
5. 02:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 3
  3/5The doctor and the animals find themselves taken prisoner.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Infinite—3. The Infinite and the Divine
  3/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 3
  3/20Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them.
8. 02:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Majorca
  3/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.
9. 03:00
  Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations
  3/3Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong
  2/6Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?
12. 05:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
13. 05:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh
  4/4Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.

Thursday 6 February 2020