BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 March 2022

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 6
  6/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 6
  6/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker
  Johnnie Walker and Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
4. 01:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—1. Reception
  1/6Thriller about a young woman with computing skills being drawn into a spy adventure.
5. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead
  2/6Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.
6. 02:00
  Sound by Bella Bathurst—1. Sailing
  1/5Bella embarks on a sailing trip. Does her worsening hearing put the whole boat in danger?
7. 02:15
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings
  1/5The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. Starring Sarah-Jane Holm.
8. 02:30
  Brandreth's Pills
  Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men
9. 03:00
  Talk to Me: HP Lovecraft
  The weirdest of HP Lovecraft's stories is true. By Sara Davies and Abigail Youngman.
10. 03:45
  Just Depending by Jenny Boston
  A woman confronts old age and her fear of dependency. Read by Thora Hird.
11. 04:00
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent.
12. 04:30
  Arrested Development—Episode 4
  4/4Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
13. 05:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson
  4/4James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.
14. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close
  2/6Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead...
2. 06:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
3. 07:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration
  1/4Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
4. 07:30
  The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
6. 08:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices
  4/7Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards
  1/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.
9. 10:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Robert Robinson
  Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends.
11. 11:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters
  The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
2. 12:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices
  4/7Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.
3. 13:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close
  2/6Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead...
4. 13:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
5. 14:00
  Sound by Bella Bathurst—2. Searching
  2/5As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or hearing world.
6. 14:15
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
7. 14:30
  Kitch!
  Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener
8. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
9. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire
  2/6Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
10. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards
  1/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.
11. 17:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration
  1/4Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
12. 17:30
  The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 7
  7/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
2. 18:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7
  7/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:30
  Soul Music—First Cut Is the Deepest
  The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
  9/24London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
5. 19:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices
  4/7Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.
6. 20:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close
  2/6Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead...
7. 20:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
8. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Robert Robinson
  Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends.
9. 21:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters
  The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
10. 22:00
  The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
11. 22:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Bungay
  5/6Comedian Mark Steel visits Bungay in Suffolk to find out what makes this town distinctive.
12. 23:00
  The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers!
13. 23:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Suggs
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Madness frontman Suggs to try some new experiences.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 7
  7/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7
  7/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—First Cut Is the Deepest
  The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.
4. 01:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close
  2/6Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead...
5. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test
  3/6The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.
6. 02:00
  Sound by Bella Bathurst—2. Searching
  2/5As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or hearing world.
7. 02:15
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
8. 02:30
  Kitch!
  Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener
9. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire
  2/6Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards
  1/618th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.
12. 05:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration
  1/4Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
13. 05:30
  The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.

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