BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 16 March 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus
  3/6Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems...
2. 06:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time
  4/6Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.
3. 07:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Rage and Resentment
  3/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
4. 07:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains
  2/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
6. 08:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces
  2/6Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
9. 10:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
10. 11:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
2. 12:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces
  2/6Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.
3. 13:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus
  3/6Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems...
4. 13:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time
  4/6Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.
5. 14:00
  Sound by Bella Bathurst—3. Fighting
  3/5Bella continues to try to fight her deafness - and herself.
6. 14:15
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry
  3/5Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing.
7. 14:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
8. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
9. 16:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
10. 16:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
11. 17:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Rage and Resentment
  3/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
12. 17:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains
  2/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 8
  8/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
2. 18:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8
  8/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Stand By For West
  5/5A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb
  6/20A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in.
5. 19:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces
  2/6Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.
6. 20:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus
  3/6Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems...
7. 20:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time
  4/6Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.
8. 21:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  3/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.
9. 22:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains
  2/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.
10. 22:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran wrestle life's challenges while laying in the dark.
11. 22:45
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
  4/4Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.
12. 23:00
  Radio Active—Series 7, God Alone Knows
  3/8The Right Reverend Reverend Wright presents all the latest from around the parish.
13. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 1
  1/4The story of English cricket's arrogant, politically incorrect money-grabbing star.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 8
  8/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
2. 00:15
  And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8
  8/10Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Stand By For West
  5/5A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.
4. 01:00
  The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus
  3/6Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems...
5. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time
  4/6Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.
6. 02:00
  Sound by Bella Bathurst—3. Fighting
  3/5Bella continues to try to fight her deafness - and herself.
7. 02:15
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry
  3/5Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing.
8. 02:30
  A Sound British Adventure
  Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
9. 03:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  2/3Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
11. 04:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday
  6/6Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.
12. 05:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Rage and Resentment
  3/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
13. 05:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains
  2/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.

Thursday 17 March 2022