BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 15 February 2021

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm
  1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village
2. 01:00
  Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story (Omnibus)
  One of the biggest mysteries of the art world is explored in Bernadette Murphy's book.
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Kate Mosse
  Author Kate Mosse chooses tracks by Nancy Sinatra and Jacques Brel.
4. 02:20
  Jon Canter - Holmes and Watford (Omnibus)
  Two village policewomen – one seeks to keep the peace but the other yearns excitement.
5. 03:30
  Falling for Francoise
  John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.
6. 04:00
  Robert East - A Slice of Life
  An old admirer turning up on her doorstep is the last thing that Connie needs.
7. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Ocean Vuong and Mark Pajak
  Poet Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
8. 05:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
  4/4Paul looks at the history of transport, asking 'How did we get here?'
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
2. 06:45
  Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3
  6/6John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.
3. 07:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican.
8. 09:30
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
9. 10:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Digital Manipulation
  Guy Raz explores how technology has reshaped our lives. But at what cost?
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Sheila Ferguson
  American soul singer chooses one of her own because it has become more poignant than ever.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
3. 13:00
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
4. 13:45
  Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3
  6/6John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.
5. 14:00
  This Orient Isle—Episode 1
  1/5Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
6. 14:15
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1972, It Has Not Been Fun
  6/10The celebration of Pauline and Michael's wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision
7. 14:30
  White Stiletto Dreams
  Essex Girl Cathy FitzGerald returns to Romford Market to see if the stiletto fits.
8. 15:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
9. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican.
10. 16:30
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
11. 17:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
12. 17:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Remains to Be Seen
  Vincent Price tells of two emasculated husbands, and their plot to escape domestication.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival
  Mary Beard and Bidisha talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. From 2011.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street
  1/8Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band
  6/6Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.
5. 20:00
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
6. 20:45
  Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3
  6/6John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Digital Manipulation
  Guy Raz explores how technology has reshaped our lives. But at what cost?
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Sheila Ferguson
  American soul singer chooses one of her own because it has become more poignant than ever.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 22:30
  The Pick Up—Episode 4
  4/5Beth and her estranged father go on a road trip to Moscow to pick up his mail-order bride.
11. 22:45
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Money
  3/6Nathan finds out how his loved ones would react if he were rich. But, sadly, he isn't.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 7
  7/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
13. 23:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Parents
  3/6The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Remains to Be Seen
  Vincent Price tells of two emasculated husbands, and their plot to escape domestication.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival
  Mary Beard and Bidisha talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. From 2011.
3. 01:00
  Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move
  6/6Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.
4. 01:45
  Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3
  6/6John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.
5. 02:00
  This Orient Isle—Episode 1
  1/5Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
6. 02:15
  The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1972, It Has Not Been Fun
  6/10The celebration of Pauline and Michael's wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision
7. 02:30
  White Stiletto Dreams
  Essex Girl Cathy FitzGerald returns to Romford Market to see if the stiletto fits.
8. 03:00
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
9. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican.
10. 04:30
  Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001
  Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
11. 05:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx
  2/4Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx.
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.

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