BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 March 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 4
  4/4Evans the Welsh vigilante aims to bomb the planetary decontaminationists for melting Earth
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—George Fox
  George Fox, founder of the Quakers, nominated by Ann Limb
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 2. Dr Kohima
  2/8The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 4
  4/15Back home after stowing away on a ship, the Englishman finds he's not even safe in London.
5. 02:00
  The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 4
  4/5It's harvest time - but no traditional farmer would dream of using a combine harvester.
6. 02:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Abduction, corruption and revenge. A thriller set in London's Whitechapel of the 1890s.
7. 02:30
  Anuta - An Island Governed By Love
  Anuta, a South Pacific Island where life has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.
8. 03:00
  Esther Waters—2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England
  2/2Esther is determined to support her baby. A tale of survival in Victorian England.
9. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Germaine Greer
  2/6Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Germaine Greer and Dave Gorman with loopy ideas.
10. 04:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Undercover
  3/6Grumpy writer Ed shaves his beard to work as a mystery shopper.
11. 05:00
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.
12. 05:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Health
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
  3/8Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
2. 06:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
3. 07:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
  6/6With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
4. 07:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
  BBC New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for BBC Radio 4.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
  1/20Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
6. 08:30
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 2
  2/6The actor minds his girlfriend's talented stunt dog, but it eats everything in sight.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
8. 09:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
9. 10:00
  Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse
  The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—International Funny Women's Day
  Laura Grimshaw and Julia Raeside recommend the best podcasts from funny women.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
  1/20Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
2. 12:30
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 2
  2/6The actor minds his girlfriend's talented stunt dog, but it eats everything in sight.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
  3/8Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
4. 13:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
5. 14:00
  The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 5
  5/5The final episode brings mixed emotions - the field awaits a new use and a new owner.
6. 14:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Final part of a thriller set in the world of 1890s Whitechapel gangsters and diary maids.
7. 14:30
  Invalid Password - The Password, A History Of Failure
  Tim Samuels presents a social history of the password as we prepare for its demise.
8. 15:00
  Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse
  The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.
9. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
10. 16:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
11. 17:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
  6/6With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
12. 17:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
  BBC New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for BBC Radio 4.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Guy de Maupassant - The Hand
  Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Trivia
  Dominic Arkwright is joined by Mark Mason, Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
  1/20Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
4. 19:30
  The Alan Davies Show—Episode 2
  2/6The actor minds his girlfriend's talented stunt dog, but it eats everything in sight.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
  3/8Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
6. 20:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—International Funny Women's Day
  Laura Grimshaw and Julia Raeside recommend the best podcasts from funny women.
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
  BBC New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:30
  Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 5
  5/6Comedy, music and revolution, as the truth guerilla speaks to The People. In a Pub.
10. 23:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4The band in Tom's head disrupts a funeral as he ends up on stage.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Guy de Maupassant - The Hand
  Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Trivia
  Dominic Arkwright is joined by Mark Mason, Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
  3/8Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
  5/15The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
5. 02:00
  The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 5
  5/5The final episode brings mixed emotions - the field awaits a new use and a new owner.
6. 02:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Final part of a thriller set in the world of 1890s Whitechapel gangsters and diary maids.
7. 02:30
  Invalid Password - The Password, A History Of Failure
  Tim Samuels presents a social history of the password as we prepare for its demise.
8. 03:00
  Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse
  The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.
9. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
10. 04:30
  The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
  6/6The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
11. 05:00
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
  6/6With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
12. 05:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
  BBC New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for BBC Radio 4.

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