BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 March 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—3. A New Order of Experience
  3/4The companions anticipate an attack from the island's mysterious forces.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ayesha Hazarika on Jayaben Desai
  Ayesha Hazarika champions her hero Jayaben Desai who led the Grunwick strike in 1976.
3. 01:00
  Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—2. Taking A Chance
  2/3Martin's murder alibi is thin, but Dutch sleuth Van der Valk takes a chance on him.
4. 01:30
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 1. The Reluctant Fire-Raiser
  1/10Accident or arson? Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby is on the case...
5. 02:00
  The Librarian by Salley Vickers—Episode 4
  4/10Sylvia Blackwell, new resident of East Mole, has found an ally in fellow newcomer Dr Bell.
6. 02:15
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—4. Secret
  4/10Jane has spent the night with Toby, but she hasn't told him about her pregnancy.
7. 02:30
  Down and Out Debaters
  Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.
8. 03:00
  Henry James—The American, Episode 1
  1/2Newman, newly arrived in Paris, is a millionaire from America in search of a wife.
9. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, John Sergeant
  1/4The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself.
10. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
11. 05:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, The Block
  4/4Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
12. 05:30
  Plum House—Series 2, Hot Quiz
  5/6In the latest attempt to raise money for the museum, Tom organises a pub quiz.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy
  3/3Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding.
2. 06:30
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 3. Chance in a Million
  3/10Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby investigates a possible case of arson.
3. 07:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Ctrl-Alt-Del
  4/6The computer catches a very common virus, making the invasion doomed in more ways than one
4. 07:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Co-dependency Problem
  Marian & Tara tackle co-dependent relationships and "window shopping" (not the good kind).
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Big Guns
  11/26Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun.
6. 08:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Old Problem
  4/6Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
8. 09:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Vinny's news gets mixed reactions and Sonal is shocked by who has invited Tula on a date.
9. 10:00
  Henry James—The American, Episode 2
  2/2Humour and heartache collide in this early James novel of love, betrayal and revenge.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for March
  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for March.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Big Guns
  11/26Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun.
2. 12:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Old Problem
  4/6Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.
3. 13:00
  Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy
  3/3Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding.
4. 13:30
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 3. Chance in a Million
  3/10Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby investigates a possible case of arson.
5. 14:00
  The Librarian by Salley Vickers—Episode 5
  5/10Sylvia receives a piece of good news as her friendship with Dr Bell deepens.
6. 14:15
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—5. Appointment
  5/10Jane books an appointment at an abortion clinic, but Mavis offers an illegal alternative.
7. 14:30
  Old Photographs Fever - The Search for China's Pictured Past
  Historical photographs are rare in China, but now the pictured past is being reclaimed.
8. 15:00
  Henry James—The American, Episode 2
  2/2Humour and heartache collide in this early James novel of love, betrayal and revenge.
9. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
10. 16:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Vinny's news gets mixed reactions and Sonal is shocked by who has invited Tula on a date.
11. 17:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Ctrl-Alt-Del
  4/6The computer catches a very common virus, making the invasion doomed in more ways than one
12. 17:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Co-dependency Problem
  Marian & Tara tackle co-dependent relationships and "window shopping" (not the good kind).
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—4. The Alternate Sacrifice
  4/4The Swede thinks the island's evil forces need to be offered a sacrifice.
2. 18:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, The Silence of the Lambs
  3/4Paul Gambaccini talks about the winner of 1992's Best Picture Award. With Jodie Foster.
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Big Guns
  11/26Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun.
4. 19:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Old Problem
  4/6Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.
5. 20:00
  Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy
  3/3Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding.
6. 20:30
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 3. Chance in a Million
  3/10Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby investigates a possible case of arson.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for March
  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for March.
8. 22:00
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Co-dependency Problem
  Marian & Tara tackle co-dependent relationships and "window shopping" (not the good kind).
9. 22:30
  Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Strength
  1/6Can having strength ever make us weak? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
10. 23:00
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, Wendy Craig
  2/5Aspiring Sheffield singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth is joined by guest Wendy Craig.
11. 23:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Pippa Evans
  4/6Pippa Evans shares her diaries with Rufus Hound.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—4. The Alternate Sacrifice
  4/4The Swede thinks the island's evil forces need to be offered a sacrifice.
2. 00:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, The Silence of the Lambs
  3/4Paul Gambaccini talks about the winner of 1992's Best Picture Award. With Jodie Foster.
3. 01:00
  Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy
  3/3Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding.
4. 01:30
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 3. Chance in a Million
  3/10Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby investigates a possible case of arson.
5. 02:00
  The Librarian by Salley Vickers—Episode 5
  5/10Sylvia receives a piece of good news as her friendship with Dr Bell deepens.
6. 02:15
  Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room—5. Appointment
  5/10Jane books an appointment at an abortion clinic, but Mavis offers an illegal alternative.
7. 02:30
  Old Photographs Fever - The Search for China's Pictured Past
  Historical photographs are rare in China, but now the pictured past is being reclaimed.
8. 03:00
  Henry James—The American, Episode 2
  2/2Humour and heartache collide in this early James novel of love, betrayal and revenge.
9. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
10. 04:30
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Vinny's news gets mixed reactions and Sonal is shocked by who has invited Tula on a date.
11. 05:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Ctrl-Alt-Del
  4/6The computer catches a very common virus, making the invasion doomed in more ways than one
12. 05:30
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Co-dependency Problem
  Marian & Tara tackle co-dependent relationships and "window shopping" (not the good kind).

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