BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 25 February 2022

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fantastic Tales—The White People by Arthur Machen
  4/6Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Jim Moir on Captain Beefheart
  Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, chooses the life of Don van Vliet - Captain Beefheart.
3. 01:00
  Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—1. Murder Mansion
  1/4New York, 1934. Tough-nut secret agent X-9 tackles his arch-enemy, The Top.
4. 01:30
  The Same River Twice—4. Mortuary
  4/8Searching for his estranged wife Johnny gets a phone call.
5. 02:00
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—4. Rocky Years
  4/5Sheila Hancock's diaries reveal the verdict on John Thaw's cancer.
6. 02:15
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Episode 4
  4/5Aged 15, Maya visits her estranged father on a chaotic and surprising trip to Mexico.
7. 02:30
  Donald Duck Gets Drafted
  Gerald Scarfe explores the Walt Disney Studio's activity during the Second World War.
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust—1. The Affair
  1/2Brenda Last embarks on an affair that is the talk of London society.
9. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death in Intensive Care
  6/6Crime writers Frances Fyfield and Peter N Walker try to solve a medical mystery.
10. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours
  6/6Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
11. 05:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Food
  3/4Sitcom starring Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman about trying to live ethically.
12. 05:30
  Cryering with Laughter: A Tribute to Barry Cryer
  A tribute to the late Barry Cryer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea
  2/4The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York.
2. 06:30
  The Same River Twice—5. Discovery
  5/8Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.
3. 07:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
4. 07:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Cardboard Walls Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle noisy neighbours, an estranged sister and wedding extravagance.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, My British Buddy
  10/26Walmington's warm welcome for American troops backfires.
6. 08:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
8. 09:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4'Girlie' evenings for five 30-something Asian women test friendships.
9. 10:00
  Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust—2. Consequences
  2/2The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—LGBTQ+ History
  Chris Pearson and Shivani Dave present listening for LGBTQ+ History Month.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, My British Buddy
  10/26Walmington's warm welcome for American troops backfires.
2. 12:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
3. 13:00
  Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea
  2/4The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York.
4. 13:30
  The Same River Twice—5. Discovery
  5/8Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.
5. 14:00
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—5. Clarity
  5/5In the past, John quits alcohol for good. In the present, Sheila grieves at his death.
6. 14:15
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Episode 5
  5/5Maya starts work on the San Francisco trams and her life changes forever.
7. 14:30
  The Whistling Woman
  Soprano, broadcaster and inveterate whistler Catherine Bott on the art of whistling
8. 15:00
  Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust—2. Consequences
  2/2The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life.
9. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
10. 16:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4'Girlie' evenings for five 30-something Asian women test friendships.
11. 17:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
12. 17:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Cardboard Walls Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle noisy neighbours, an estranged sister and wedding extravagance.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh
  5/6A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future.
2. 18:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  2/4Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, My British Buddy
  10/26Walmington's warm welcome for American troops backfires.
4. 19:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
5. 20:00
  Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea
  2/4The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York.
6. 20:30
  The Same River Twice—5. Discovery
  5/8Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—LGBTQ+ History
  Chris Pearson and Shivani Dave present listening for LGBTQ+ History Month.
8. 22:00
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Cardboard Walls Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle noisy neighbours, an estranged sister and wedding extravagance.
9. 22:30
  Domestic Science—Series 2, Bath Time
  4/4A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd.
10. 22:45
  The Consultants—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The team wonder why so many men went to 'mow a meadow'.
11. 23:00
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, Leo Sayer
  1/5Aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes over the airwaves with Leo Sayer.
12. 23:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Anneka Rice
  3/6Anneka Rice delves into her diaries, with the help of Rufus Hound.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh
  5/6A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  2/4Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards.
3. 01:00
  Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea
  2/4The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York.
4. 01:30
  The Same River Twice—5. Discovery
  5/8Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.
5. 02:00
  The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—5. Clarity
  5/5In the past, John quits alcohol for good. In the present, Sheila grieves at his death.
6. 02:15
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Episode 5
  5/5Maya starts work on the San Francisco trams and her life changes forever.
7. 02:30
  The Whistling Woman
  Soprano, broadcaster and inveterate whistler Catherine Bott on the art of whistling
8. 03:00
  Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust—2. Consequences
  2/2The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life.
9. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
10. 04:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4'Girlie' evenings for five 30-something Asian women test friendships.
11. 05:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
12. 05:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Cardboard Walls Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle noisy neighbours, an estranged sister and wedding extravagance.

Saturday 26 February 2022