BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 29 February 2020

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HG Wells - The Invisible Man—5. Dr Kemp's Visitor
  5/10The invisible man confides in a fellow student. Read by Stephen Murray.
2. 00:15
  Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—5. Escape
  5/10A violent blast from Alison's past appears, and drastic measures are needed to escape.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Power of the Voice
  Matthew Parris and his guests discuss how your voice can shape your everyday life.
4. 01:00
  Deep Six—1. Target
  1/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
5. 01:30
  'Down With Skool': The Art of Molesworth
  Philip Hensher explores the art of the gloriously eccentric Molesworth books.
6. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories—Salute to Lucy and Elsie
  5/5Stuart Milligan reads a story about honour, morals and the gulf between generations.
7. 02:15
  Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—The Revolution Will Be Tweeted
  10/10David Rothkopf explores the impact of cyber diplomacy on international relations.
8. 02:30
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 20
  20/20The Guides' heroic last stand in Kabul is watched helplessly by an imprisoned Ash.
9. 02:45
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 5
  5/5The author, Steve Boggan, witnesses the darker side of ‘gold fever’ for the first time.
10. 03:00
  Michael Punter - Come to Me
  Theo from Kansas meets his English family at last. Can he solve the riddle of his birth?
11. 04:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 13/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
12. 04:30
  Molesworth—Home Life
  1/4As a schoolboy Nigel Molesworth was a terror, but what's he like now he has grown up?
13. 05:00
  The Lentil Sorters—Researcher Bias
  3/4Daniel and Audrey save the Welfare State with a can of lager and a police uniform.
14. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
  1/6Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Drama on 4—Black Dog
  Clare's husband goes missing, leaving her alone with their young son and a big black dog.
2. 07:30
  Reimagining the City—Series 2, London
  2/3Lavinia Greenlaw offers a personal vision of London, a city she's loved all her life.
3. 08:00
  A Grand Day Out
  The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.
4. 09:00
  The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
  Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.
2. 12:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Lucy sets up Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy. Stars David Tennant.
3. 13:00
  The Quarry Wood (Omnibus)
  A young woman's journey to maturity and independence in the early 20th century.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul O'Grady
  ‘Spirit In The Sky’ and ‘A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody’
5. 14:15
  With Great Pleasure—Joanne Harris
  Chocolat author Joanne Harris shares her love of great writing from Molesworth to sci-fi.
6. 14:45
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, A Very Occasional Day
  4/5As they drive to a sheepdog trial, Carter's uncle has women on his mind.
7. 15:00
  A Grand Day Out
  The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.
8. 16:00
  Drama on 4—Black Dog
  Clare's husband goes missing, leaving her alone with their young son and a big black dog.
9. 17:30
  Reimagining the City—Series 2, London
  2/3Lavinia Greenlaw offers a personal vision of London, a city she's loved all her life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Vampirella by Angela Carter
  Could finding true love free Count Dracula's daughter from her dreadful wheel of destiny'?
2. 19:00
  The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
  Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
3. 22:00
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 3. Ian Hislop interviews Victoria Coren-Mitchell
  3/6Comedian and satirist Ian Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell.
5. 23:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4A bizarre world featuring the likes of forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann.
6. 23:30
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 4, Industrial Towns
  2/3Comedian Elis James compares Pontypridd, Llanelli and Bethesda.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Vampirella by Angela Carter
  Could finding true love free Count Dracula's daughter from her dreadful wheel of destiny'?
2. 01:00
  The Quarry Wood (Omnibus)
  A young woman's journey to maturity and independence in the early 20th century.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul O'Grady
  ‘Spirit In The Sky’ and ‘A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody’
4. 02:15
  With Great Pleasure—Joanne Harris
  Chocolat author Joanne Harris shares her love of great writing from Molesworth to sci-fi.
5. 02:45
  Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, A Very Occasional Day
  4/5As they drive to a sheepdog trial, Carter's uncle has women on his mind.
6. 03:00
  A Grand Day Out
  The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.
7. 04:00
  Drama on 4—Black Dog
  Clare's husband goes missing, leaving her alone with their young son and a big black dog.
8. 05:30
  Reimagining the City—Series 2, London
  2/3Lavinia Greenlaw offers a personal vision of London, a city she's loved all her life.

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