BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 27 February 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells - The Invisible Man—3. Unveiling of the Stranger
  3/10A talented young physicist, discovers a potion that makes him invisible.
2. 00:15
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—3. An Evil Thing
  3/10Collette wants Alison to write a book, but her childhood memories are too disturbing.
3. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Stateside, 1. Vaudeville
  1/3Geoffrey Wheeler surveys the history of the US vaudeville circuit, including Bob Hope
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 5. Corpse
  5/6It appears the murder victim is not dead after all, so whose body is lying on the slab?
5. 01:30
  Thesiger At 100
  Frank Gardner marks the centenary of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories—The Couple, Part 2/3
  3/5Comic story about the disintegration of a young marriage. Read by Finn Den Hertog.
7. 02:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Public Diplomacy: Talking to the World
  8/10David Rothkopf explores how governments talk to the world via public diplomacy.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 18
  18/20Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.
9. 02:45
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 3
  3/5On a prospecting trip with Tom, author Steve Boggan finds himself in very deep water.
10. 03:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
11. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The panel show that loves lists with Susan Calman.
12. 04:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Red Whales in the Funhouse
  5/6Wordsmith Woodhouse tries an oratorio and some candid writing about a pregnancy.
13. 05:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6George and Carol are set for a weekend away but who wears the dress?
14. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Mental Health
  3/4Alex Edelman draws on personal experience to talk about attitudes to mental health.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
2. 06:30
  The Singing Fish of Batticaloa
  The search for an elusive watery wonder in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's civil war.
3. 07:00
  Millport—Series 1, Culture
  5/6A top restaurant critic causes island speculation when he books a table at Alberto's cafe.
4. 07:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Longest Day
  1/6Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton star as the eccentric folk of Flamford.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/08/1975
  Doddy looks at the world of togetherness and twosomes as only he can.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/14The explosive Flying Wombat and insulted Italians.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, John Betjeman
  6/6Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb on the literary quiz.
8. 09:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
10. 11:00
  Here's the Thing—Amy Schumer/Carol Burnett
  Alec Baldwin explores the comedy lives of Amy Schumer and Carol Burnett
11. 11:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles
  A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/08/1975
  Doddy looks at the world of togetherness and twosomes as only he can.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/14The explosive Flying Wombat and insulted Italians.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
4. 13:30
  The Singing Fish of Batticaloa
  The search for an elusive watery wonder in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's civil war.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories—The Couple, Part 3/3
  4/5Comic story about the disintegration of a young marriage. Read by Finn Den Hertog.
6. 14:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Talking to Terrorists
  9/10Can or should you negotiate with insurgent groups? David Rothkopf investigates.
7. 14:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 19
  19/20The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul but, it transpires, on a false premise.
8. 14:45
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 4
  4/5The author heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone.
9. 15:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, John Betjeman
  6/6Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb on the literary quiz.
11. 16:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
12. 17:00
  Millport—Series 1, Culture
  5/6A top restaurant critic causes island speculation when he books a table at Alberto's cafe.
13. 17:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Longest Day
  1/6Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton star as the eccentric folk of Flamford.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HG Wells - The Invisible Man—4. Mr Thomas Marvel
  4/10The stranger forces a tramp to be his employee. Read by Stephen Murray.
2. 18:15
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—4. Death of a Princess
  4/10Princess Diana's fatal crash means a busy time for Alison and her fellow psychics.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Emma Kirkby on Henry Purcell
  Soprano Emma Kirkby discusses the life of composer Henry Purcell with Matthew Parris
4. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/08/1975
  Doddy looks at the world of togetherness and twosomes as only he can.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/14The explosive Flying Wombat and insulted Italians.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
7. 20:30
  The Singing Fish of Batticaloa
  The search for an elusive watery wonder in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's civil war.
8. 21:00
  Here's the Thing—Amy Schumer/Carol Burnett
  Alec Baldwin explores the comedy lives of Amy Schumer and Carol Burnett
9. 21:55
  Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles
  A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
10. 22:00
  The Break—Series 2, The Longest Day
  1/6Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton star as the eccentric folk of Flamford.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 22, Episode 3
  3/6Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public.
12. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 1, Britt Ekland
  5/5New age DIY, and Sinatra sings punk. With special guest Britt Ekland.
13. 23:30
  Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Whistling
  3/4Sam and Henry are in the Netherlands observing a chicken.
14. 23:45
  The Future of Radio—Series 2, Bad Continuity
  3/4Audio boffins create an algorithm to put radio announcers out of work.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HG Wells - The Invisible Man—4. Mr Thomas Marvel
  4/10The stranger forces a tramp to be his employee. Read by Stephen Murray.
2. 00:15
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—4. Death of a Princess
  4/10Princess Diana's fatal crash means a busy time for Alison and her fellow psychics.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Emma Kirkby on Henry Purcell
  Soprano Emma Kirkby discusses the life of composer Henry Purcell with Matthew Parris
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 6. Revelation
  6/6The connection between the PM's press secretary and the murder victim is revealed.
5. 01:30
  The Singing Fish of Batticaloa
  The search for an elusive watery wonder in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's civil war.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories—The Couple, Part 3/3
  4/5Comic story about the disintegration of a young marriage. Read by Finn Den Hertog.
7. 02:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Talking to Terrorists
  9/10Can or should you negotiate with insurgent groups? David Rothkopf investigates.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 19
  19/20The British Mission is welcomed to Kabul but, it transpires, on a false premise.
9. 02:45
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 4
  4/5The author heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone.
10. 03:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, John Betjeman
  6/6Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb on the literary quiz.
12. 04:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
13. 05:00
  Millport—Series 1, Culture
  5/6A top restaurant critic causes island speculation when he books a table at Alberto's cafe.
14. 05:30
  The Break—Series 2, The Longest Day
  1/6Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton star as the eccentric folk of Flamford.

Friday 28 February 2020