BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 February 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Catch My Breath—5. The Truth
  5/5The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter.
2. 00:30
  Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Leading Ladies
  4/5Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his key leading ladies.
3. 01:00
  The Toff on the Farm—6. The Mystery of Selby Farm
  6/6Finding an empty farmhouse safe, can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery?
4. 01:30
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something
  5/5With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.
5. 02:00
  The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry
  5/5At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry.
6. 02:15
  Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 5
  5/10Kate and Merton need cash. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want?
7. 02:30
  The Beat Women
  Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation.
8. 03:00
  Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive?
  2/2Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?
9. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
10. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/6Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.
11. 05:00
  The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore.
12. 05:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Surprise Party Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle awkward in-laws, unrequited love, swipe fatigue and ageing parents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  RL Stevenson - Treasure Island
  The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain
  Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.
3. 08:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 10, F Scott Fitzgerald
  5/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches.
4. 08:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Prunella Scales stars as Rosie Burns, owner of an event management company.
5. 09:00
  I Played the Prime Minister
  Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
2. 12:30
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10
  10/13Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis?
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy
  Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
4. 14:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement
  1/4Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.
5. 14:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'.
  1/4Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.
6. 15:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons
  1/6The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton.
7. 15:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.
8. 16:00
  RL Stevenson - Treasure Island
  The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.
9. 17:30
  Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain
  Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 2
  2/2Winston and Julia are determined to join the Brotherhood, pledged to destroy The Party.
2. 19:00
  I Played the Prime Minister
  Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio
3. 22:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 1, Alan Moore interviews Brian Eno
  6/7Writer Alan Moore with musician Brian Eno in the tag talk show.
4. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Honesty
  4/6The comedian ponders whether telling the truth is always the best option. From Nov 2008.
5. 23:00
  Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Pilot with Melanie Sykes
  Spirit medium Ian D Montfort in a comedy showcase that spawned a series.
6. 23:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
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Late
1. 00:00
  George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 2
  2/2Winston and Julia are determined to join the Brotherhood, pledged to destroy The Party.
2. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy
  Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
3. 02:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement
  1/4Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.
4. 02:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'.
  1/4Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.
5. 03:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons
  1/6The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton.
6. 03:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.
7. 04:00
  RL Stevenson - Treasure Island
  The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain
  Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.

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