BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 7 February 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon
  4/14The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Bob Marley
  Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car
  4/7Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts.
4. 01:30
  The Power of Om
  Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.
5. 02:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 4
  4/5The doctor sets to work to cure the monkeys, with help from the other animals.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Infinite—4. The Infinite and Human Experience
  4/10Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 4
  4/20Having discovered his true identity Ashok, now Ashton, yearns to return to India.
8. 02:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Variety and Comedians
  4/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
9. 03:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1
  1/2Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, Enid Blyton
  3/6Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz
11. 04:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.
12. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, Lineage
  2/6Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island.
13. 05:30
  Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/13Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
2. 06:30
  When Garry Met Tony
  Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.
3. 07:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different
  4/4Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.
4. 07:30
  The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
7. 09:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
8. 09:30
  Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement
  2/4Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.
9. 10:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2
  2/2Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Classical music podcasts with Tom Service
  We pick some of our favourite classical music podcasts and talk to those who make them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
3. 13:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
4. 13:30
  When Garry Met Tony
  Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.
5. 14:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 5
  5/5The doctor returns to England with his new friend, the Pushmi-Pullyu.
6. 14:15
  A History of the Infinite—5. The Mathematics of the Infinitely Small
  5/10Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity.
7. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 5
  5/20Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled
8. 14:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Sports and Swansea
  5/5Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
9. 15:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2
  2/2Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.
10. 16:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
11. 16:30
  Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement
  2/4Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.
12. 17:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different
  4/4Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.
13. 17:30
  The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station
  5/14Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Suspicion
  Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way
  1/6Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.
5. 20:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
6. 20:30
  When Garry Met Tony
  Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Classical music podcasts with Tom Service
  We pick some of our favourite classical music podcasts and talk to those who make them.
8. 22:00
  The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.
9. 22:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Arabella Weir 1/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of the best comedy and Angela Barnes chats to Arabella Weir
11. 23:00
  Innes Own World—Episode 3
  3/4Breakfast dramas and memories of touring the USA with the Bonzo Dog Band from Neil Innes.
12. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6The museum director has big news - and love is in the air.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station
  5/14Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Suspicion
  Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts
3. 01:00
  Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness
  5/7Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye.
4. 01:30
  When Garry Met Tony
  Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.
5. 02:00
  Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 5
  5/5The doctor returns to England with his new friend, the Pushmi-Pullyu.
6. 02:15
  A History of the Infinite—5. The Mathematics of the Infinitely Small
  5/10Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 5
  5/20Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled
8. 02:45
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Sports and Swansea
  5/5Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
9. 03:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2
  2/2Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
11. 04:30
  Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement
  2/4Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.
12. 05:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different
  4/4Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.
13. 05:30
  The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.

Saturday 8 February 2020