BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 16 February 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
3. 07:00
  Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy—The Past
  1/2Amid Brexit, Zoe Lyons grabs a new Irish passport and explores history and identity.
4. 07:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 1, 2. Sally's Your Friend
  2/4Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a long-married couple with a broken-hearted house guest
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series
  1/20Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
8. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Happy Together
  2/6Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet a mystery woman.
9. 10:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—Opening Night
  Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn probes a top actor's mysterious death.
10. 11:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark
  2/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series
  1/20Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
5. 14:00
  And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 3
  3/5Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read art critic John Berger's most personal book.
6. 14:15
  The Citadel—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Manson proves unpopular with new patients as he's not like his predecessor.
7. 14:30
  Cheaper than Walking
  Andy Kershaw explores the post-war golden age of British micro-cars
8. 15:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—Opening Night
  Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn probes a top actor's mysterious death.
9. 16:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
10. 16:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Happy Together
  2/6Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet a mystery woman.
11. 17:00
  Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy—The Past
  1/2Amid Brexit, Zoe Lyons grabs a new Irish passport and explores history and identity.
12. 17:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 1, 2. Sally's Your Friend
  2/4Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a long-married couple with a broken-hearted house guest
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Evening
1. 18:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 8. Megalomania
  8/10An android built by the computers on spaceship Challenger suffers severe logic failure.
2. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye
  1/5Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The New Radio Series
  1/20Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
  From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
7. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 2. The Goon Show & The Navy Lark
  2/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
8. 22:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 1, 2. Sally's Your Friend
  2/4Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a long-married couple with a broken-hearted house guest
9. 22:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Grand Tour
  6/6The sketch team take their audience on a luxury London excursion.
10. 23:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More
  5/6A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.
11. 23:30
  Ectoplasm—The Curse of Tutancommon
  1/4Egypt, where Edwardian adventurer Lord Zimbabwe swashes a buckle or two.
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Late
1. 00:00
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 8. Megalomania
  8/10An android built by the computers on spaceship Challenger suffers severe logic failure.
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye
  1/5Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 3. A Change of Mind
  3/8Why has the suave sleuth been asked to halt his murder probe?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
  4/6Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.
5. 02:00
  And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 3
  3/5Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read art critic John Berger's most personal book.
6. 02:15
  The Citadel—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/5Manson proves unpopular with new patients as he's not like his predecessor.
7. 02:30
  Cheaper than Walking
  Andy Kershaw explores the post-war golden age of British micro-cars
8. 03:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—Opening Night
  Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn probes a top actor's mysterious death.
9. 04:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
10. 04:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Happy Together
  2/6Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet a mystery woman.
11. 05:00
  Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy—The Past
  1/2Amid Brexit, Zoe Lyons grabs a new Irish passport and explores history and identity.
12. 05:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 1, 2. Sally's Your Friend
  2/4Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a long-married couple with a broken-hearted house guest

Thursday 17 February 2022