BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 February 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—Building the Space Station
  12/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity's plans to commandeer the space station
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 2, Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri
  4/6Clare English speaks to a pioneer of keyhole surgery.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 5. The Warning
  5/6The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective.
4. 01:30
  The Little Stamp that Became the Most Valuable Thing in the World
  Joshua Levine charts the life of the 1-Cent Magenta, the most expensive stamp in the world
5. 02:00
  Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 7
  7/10Claude is broken-hearted and Paul meets a figure from his past who offers fresh hope.
6. 02:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Cuban Missile Crisis: The Wrong Lessons
  2/10Professor David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 12
  12/20Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, and he is sent away.
8. 02:45
  Philip Glass - Words without Music—Episode 2
  2/5Gaining a place at Juilliard, Philip Glass begins his music studies in earnest.
9. 03:00
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Fury
  8/9Fury by Martin Jameson. Train driver Jacques, has a terrifying desire to kill women.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Dodd, Fry, Jenner
  2/6John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Ken Dodd, Dr Hannah Fry and Greg Jenner.
11. 04:30
  Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Toad Squad
  3/4Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg goes on a mission.
12. 05:00
  HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
  5/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
13. 05:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Love
  Henry Normal with his occasional series to tackle love.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 6. Demolition
  6/6The Roman detective realises the lengths that a lover will go to for revenge.
2. 06:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
3. 07:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Maureen becomes embroiled in George's secretive lifestyle.
4. 07:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles
  2/4Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
6. 08:30
  One Foot in the Grave—2. Timeless Time
  2/4Grumpy Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
8. 09:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Stories Before Bed
  4/6Woodhouse attempts to write children's fiction.
9. 10:00
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Trains
  9/9Zola's dark tale of train driver Jacques, who hides a terrifying desire to kill women.
10. 11:00
  Writing Yorkshire—1: From Barnsley to Sheffield
  1/3Ian McMillan goes on a literary tour of Yorkshire
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
2. 12:30
  One Foot in the Grave—2. Timeless Time
  2/4Grumpy Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 6. Demolition
  6/6The Roman detective realises the lengths that a lover will go to for revenge.
4. 13:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
5. 14:00
  Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 8
  8/10Claude tries to get over Ariadne but Paul pretends they are lovers to get a dinner invite.
6. 14:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Embassy Spooks
  3/10David Rothkopf on the 105 Soviet diplomats expelled from Britain for spying in 1971.
7. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 13
  13/20Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill.
8. 14:45
  Philip Glass - Words without Music—Episode 3
  3/51960s, Paris: Philip Glass studies with acclaimed teacher of composition Nadia Boulanger.
9. 15:00
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Trains
  9/9Zola's dark tale of train driver Jacques, who hides a terrifying desire to kill women.
10. 16:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
11. 16:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Stories Before Bed
  4/6Woodhouse attempts to write children's fiction.
12. 17:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Maureen becomes embroiled in George's secretive lifestyle.
13. 17:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles
  2/4Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Ayr Gaiety Theatre
  6/6Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
4. 19:30
  One Foot in the Grave—2. Timeless Time
  2/4Grumpy Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 6. Demolition
  6/6The Roman detective realises the lengths that a lover will go to for revenge.
6. 20:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
7. 21:00
  Writing Yorkshire—1: From Barnsley to Sheffield
  1/3Ian McMillan goes on a literary tour of Yorkshire
8. 22:00
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles
  2/4Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles.
9. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Edelman (2/2)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
10. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Envy
  4/6The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
11. 23:00
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia
  6/6Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson.
12. 23:30
  Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, D.A.P.H.N.E.
  3/4Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the show's listenership.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Ayr Gaiety Theatre
  6/6Geoffrey Wheeler probes the west coast venue's unique staying power.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 6. Demolition
  6/6The Roman detective realises the lengths that a lover will go to for revenge.
4. 01:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
5. 02:00
  Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 8
  8/10Claude tries to get over Ariadne but Paul pretends they are lovers to get a dinner invite.
6. 02:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Embassy Spooks
  3/10David Rothkopf on the 105 Soviet diplomats expelled from Britain for spying in 1971.
7. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 13
  13/20Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill.
8. 02:45
  Philip Glass - Words without Music—Episode 3
  3/51960s, Paris: Philip Glass studies with acclaimed teacher of composition Nadia Boulanger.
9. 03:00
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Trains
  9/9Zola's dark tale of train driver Jacques, who hides a terrifying desire to kill women.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
11. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Stories Before Bed
  4/6Woodhouse attempts to write children's fiction.
12. 05:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Maureen becomes embroiled in George's secretive lifestyle.
13. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Bubbles
  2/4Alex Edelman discusses how we all live in different bubbles.

Thursday 20 February 2020