BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 March 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship—1. Lost
  1/6An alien princess proves to be problematic for the crew of the Really Invincible III.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey
  Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
  4/8Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 6
  6/15Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building a shelter.
5. 02:00
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 1
  1/5Chris Packham's painfully honest memoir evokes his obsessive, lonely schooldays.
6. 02:15
  44 Scotland Street—Edinburgh for Pretenders, Episode 1
  1/5Quirky tales and 'goings on' concerning the residents of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town.
7. 02:30
  The Sad Story of Jim Thorpe
  The sad life of Jim Thorpe, the American Indian who was the star of the 1912 Olympics.
8. 03:00
  Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped—1. The Search
  1/2David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale of adventure set in 1751.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell is joined by John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Miles Jupp.
10. 04:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Going for a drive through a time anomaly, Robin, Leslie and Dirk end up in Texas.
11. 05:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
12. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 3
  3/10Nish Kumar hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
2. 06:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
3. 07:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  2/6Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
4. 07:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 2: Because Change Happenz
  2/6Nigel Havers stars, as Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency a much changed man.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
6. 08:30
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 3
  3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
9. 10:00
  Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped—2. The Pursuit
  2/2The conclusion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gripping tale of adventure set in 1752.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—The Real Summer of Love
  Historian and writer Dominic Sandbrook looks beyond the flower power, 50 years on.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
2. 12:30
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
4. 13:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
5. 14:00
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 2
  2/5Chris Packham remembers his difficult childhood – and discovers the taste of tadpoles.
6. 14:15
  44 Scotland Street—Edinburgh for Pretenders, Episode 2
  2/5Seven year-old Bertie has issues when his mother organises his social life.
7. 14:30
  The First Action Movie
  1903 Sheffield's on location 'Daring Daylight Burglary' inspired every action movie since.
8. 15:00
  Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped—2. The Pursuit
  2/2The conclusion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gripping tale of adventure set in 1752.
9. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins poses more big moral problems for her panellists to tackle.
10. 16:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
11. 17:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  2/6Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
12. 17:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 2: Because Change Happenz
  2/6Nigel Havers stars, as Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency a much changed man.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Spaceship—2. Indestructible
  2/6Ship's doctor Clive 55 meets his identical cloned twin brother, Clive 88.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Ma Vlast
  Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana has become an integral part of Czech culture.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Curse of Frankenstein
  18/26The million-pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.
4. 19:30
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
6. 20:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—The Real Summer of Love
  Historian and writer Dominic Sandbrook looks beyond the flower power, 50 years on.
8. 22:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 2: Because Change Happenz
  2/6Nigel Havers stars, as Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency a much changed man.
9. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 1, Tons of Storm Clouds
  4/6A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. Stars Andy Hamilton
10. 23:00
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 2
  2/5Featuring the Ike Turner and Melvyn Bragg Story. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
11. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Pain of the Mastersons
  5/6The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship—2. Indestructible
  2/6Ship's doctor Clive 55 meets his identical cloned twin brother, Clive 88.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Ma Vlast
  Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana has become an integral part of Czech culture.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
  5/8Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
4. 01:30
  Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 7
  7/15The Englishman meets a wild cat who joins him in his hideaway in the Dorset countryside.
5. 02:00
  Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 2
  2/5Chris Packham remembers his difficult childhood – and discovers the taste of tadpoles.
6. 02:15
  44 Scotland Street—Edinburgh for Pretenders, Episode 2
  2/5Seven year-old Bertie has issues when his mother organises his social life.
7. 02:30
  The First Action Movie
  1903 Sheffield's on location 'Daring Daylight Burglary' inspired every action movie since.
8. 03:00
  Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped—2. The Pursuit
  2/2The conclusion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gripping tale of adventure set in 1752.
9. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins poses more big moral problems for her panellists to tackle.
10. 04:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
11. 05:00
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  2/6Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
12. 05:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 2: Because Change Happenz
  2/6Nigel Havers stars, as Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency a much changed man.

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