BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 5 March 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Carson McCullers - The Member of the Wedding
  Frankie Addams is 12 and five-sixths years old and desperate to belong.
2. 07:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Elkie Brooks
  The 'Pearls' singer inherits a track by Percy Sledge and passes on one by Billie Holiday.
3. 07:30
  Great Lives—Ayesha Hazarika on Jayaben Desai
  Ayesha Hazarika champions her hero Jayaben Desai who led the Grunwick strike in 1976.
4. 08:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane.
5. 08:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Mr Soft
  4/6Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele.
6. 09:00
  Last Post for the Men of Letters
  Russell Davies charts the receding impact of what were once known as 'the men of letters'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, John Sergeant
  1/4The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself.
2. 12:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Corbyn and the Left
  1/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Joni Mitchell Taught Me How To Feel
  Ann Powers explores Joni Mitchell’s impact on her fans and on songwriting.
4. 14:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Jo Brand Interviews Barry Cryer
  1/6The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.
5. 14:30
  HR—Series 2, Gassing
  1/6Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress.
6. 15:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, The Welsh Abroad
  1/6Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. From 2012.
7. 15:30
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Jeremy Paxman goes rogue, and Today gets remade as a US sitcom.
8. 16:00
  Carson McCullers - The Member of the Wedding
  Frankie Addams is 12 and five-sixths years old and desperate to belong.
9. 17:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Elkie Brooks
  The 'Pearls' singer inherits a track by Percy Sledge and passes on one by Billie Holiday.
10. 17:30
  Great Lives—Ayesha Hazarika on Jayaben Desai
  Ayesha Hazarika champions her hero Jayaben Desai who led the Grunwick strike in 1976.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Prisoner—Series 2, 3. Project Six
  3/5Once back in The Village, Number 6 learns Kate's indentity and meets a familiar face.
2. 18:55
  Somebody by Jane Gardam
  Mary assumes she lives alone in a rambling old house. Her god-daughter knows she doesn’t.
3. 19:00
  Last Post for the Men of Letters
  Russell Davies charts the receding impact of what were once known as 'the men of letters'.
4. 22:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Points
  4/6Gail takes her husband's car and embarks on a surprising journey. With Sarah Hadland.
5. 22:15
  Earls of the Court—Downward Inflection
  4/6Johnno is so sick and tired of London that he's even lost his upward inflection.
6. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Barry Cryer Interviews Mark Thomas
  2/6The veteran comic and sharp comedian meet in the tag talk show.
7. 23:00
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Geoffrey Allerton
  1/6Yorkshire's acclaimed poet performs at the Mallard Theatre and struggles to get a hot meal
8. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Yellow
  3/6The codebreakers must get jabs, but they all rustle up excuses to avoid the needle.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Prisoner—Series 2, 3. Project Six
  3/5Once back in The Village, Number 6 learns Kate's indentity and meets a familiar face.
2. 00:55
  Somebody by Jane Gardam
  Mary assumes she lives alone in a rambling old house. Her god-daughter knows she doesn’t.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Joni Mitchell Taught Me How To Feel
  Ann Powers explores Joni Mitchell’s impact on her fans and on songwriting.
4. 02:00
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Jo Brand Interviews Barry Cryer
  1/6The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.
5. 02:30
  HR—Series 2, Gassing
  1/6Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress.
6. 03:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, The Welsh Abroad
  1/6Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. From 2012.
7. 03:30
  Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Jeremy Paxman goes rogue, and Today gets remade as a US sitcom.
8. 04:00
  Carson McCullers - The Member of the Wedding
  Frankie Addams is 12 and five-sixths years old and desperate to belong.
9. 05:20
  Inheritance Tracks—Elkie Brooks
  The 'Pearls' singer inherits a track by Percy Sledge and passes on one by Billie Holiday.
10. 05:30
  Great Lives—Ayesha Hazarika on Jayaben Desai
  Ayesha Hazarika champions her hero Jayaben Desai who led the Grunwick strike in 1976.

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