BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 February 2022

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 6. Supermass
  6/10With the Angel computers weakened, the starship is plunging into a black hole.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Arlene Phillips and Jocelyn Jee Esien
  Arlene Phillips and Jocelyn Jee Esien talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 1. The Coat
  1/8A dangerous web of lies and murder awaits the sleuth when his wife disappears.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 2. Singular Spotlessness of a Lethal Weapon
  2/6Wimsey's probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him.
5. 02:00
  And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 1
  1/5Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Dr Denny has new a job in a larger, more advanced town - and wants Dr Manson to join him.
7. 02:30
  Famed for Its Knitting
  The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary
8. 03:00
  Whodunnits—Inspector Alleyn - A Man Lay Dead
  The gentleman detective probes a baffling murder at a country house party.
9. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Stephen Fry, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Lloyd Langford vie for wordy supremacy.
10. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Royal Wedding Blues
  6/6Countess Rosalie no longer loves Prince Ludovico. Can Princess Plethora save the day?
11. 05:00
  For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias
  4/4Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.
12. 05:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 2. Concerning Ted Angus
  2/8The suave sleuth tries connecting the kidnap with a body.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
  3/6Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.
3. 07:00
  The Architects—Series 1, What's the Point?
  1/4Sir Lucien's architectural practice is in big trouble. Can a visit to a spa save the day?
4. 07:30
  Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Satirical sketches on modern life.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
6. 08:30
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 7
  7/10Andy Zaltzman and the team are back in BBC's Radio Theatre for the first time in 2 years.
8. 09:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.
9. 10:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—A Surfeit of Lampreys
  The gentleman sleuth probes the death of the head of a spendthrift aristocratic family.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Elvis Presley Comeback Special
  Paul Morley tells a parallel story of Elvis and America
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
2. 12:30
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 2. Concerning Ted Angus
  2/8The suave sleuth tries connecting the kidnap with a body.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
  3/6Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.
5. 14:00
  And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 2
  2/5Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read art critic John Berger's most personal book.
6. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning.
7. 14:30
  In the Moment
  Comedian Stewart Lee introduces his great passion - musical, free improvisation.
8. 15:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—A Surfeit of Lampreys
  The gentleman sleuth probes the death of the head of a spendthrift aristocratic family.
9. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cariad Lloyd, Amanda Owen and Gyles Brandreth.
10. 16:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.
11. 17:00
  The Architects—Series 1, What's the Point?
  1/4Sir Lucien's architectural practice is in big trouble. Can a visit to a spa save the day?
12. 17:30
  Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Satirical sketches on modern life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship
  7/10Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
4. 19:30
  Winston—Winston Back Home, After All This Time, a Happy Ending
  6/6The old rogue and Nancy are set to wed at last, but how will they tie the knot?
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 2. Concerning Ted Angus
  2/8The suave sleuth tries connecting the kidnap with a body.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
  3/6Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Elvis Presley Comeback Special
  Paul Morley tells a parallel story of Elvis and America
8. 22:00
  Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Satirical sketches on modern life.
9. 22:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  1/6Mark Steel visits the Northumberland town to find out what makes it distinctive
10. 23:00
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 2
  2/5Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, when a girl caused excitement and self-loathing.
11. 23:15
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4The lovers face a challenge to their relationship - Marengo's stablemate Marcy.
12. 23:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Barry Cryer
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comedian Barry Cryer to try new experiences.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship
  7/10Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 2. Concerning Ted Angus
  2/8The suave sleuth tries connecting the kidnap with a body.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
  3/6Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.
5. 02:00
  And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 2
  2/5Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read art critic John Berger's most personal book.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning.
7. 02:30
  In the Moment
  Comedian Stewart Lee introduces his great passion - musical, free improvisation.
8. 03:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—A Surfeit of Lampreys
  The gentleman sleuth probes the death of the head of a spendthrift aristocratic family.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cariad Lloyd, Amanda Owen and Gyles Brandreth.
10. 04:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown
  1/4The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown.
11. 05:00
  The Architects—Series 1, What's the Point?
  1/4Sir Lucien's architectural practice is in big trouble. Can a visit to a spa save the day?
12. 05:30
  Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Satirical sketches on modern life.

Wednesday 16 February 2022