BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 1 March 2023

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim
  2/4Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.
2. 01:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 1. The Black Island
  1/6On the trail of forgers, intrepid boy reporter Tintin arrives at a mysterious castle.
3. 01:30
  A Case for Dr Morelle—1. Alarm Call
  1/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness.
4. 02:00
  The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 2
  2/5Just what goes into the making of a book? Keith Houston explores.
5. 02:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
  2/10Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
6. 02:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Berkhamstead Job
  3/6Ed finds himself writing a film script, an action adventure with a quirky sci-fi twist.
7. 03:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Histories of Pliny the Elder
  26/26The Romans hit Britain, but Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are off to Rome's Colosseum.
8. 03:30
  In the Chair—Episode 5
  5/6A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour.
9. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
10. 04:30
  The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 2
  2/4The husband and wife radio presenters humiliate Juliet Stevenson.
11. 05:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 2. The Secret of the Unicorn
  2/6The intrepid boy reporter buys a model ship that sparks off a treasure hunt.
2. 06:30
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
3. 07:00
  The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 3
  3/5Keith Houston takes us to the courts of ancient China where paper finds its origins.
4. 07:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
5. 07:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
6. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
7. 08:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound presenters ponder the future and grapple with relationships.
8. 09:00
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
9. 09:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
10. 10:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
11. 11:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 2. The Secret of the Unicorn
  2/6The intrepid boy reporter buys a model ship that sparks off a treasure hunt.
12. 11:30
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 3
  3/5Keith Houston takes us to the courts of ancient China where paper finds its origins.
2. 12:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
3. 12:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
4. 13:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
5. 13:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound presenters ponder the future and grapple with relationships.
6. 14:00
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
7. 14:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
8. 15:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
9. 16:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 2. The Secret of the Unicorn
  2/6The intrepid boy reporter buys a model ship that sparks off a treasure hunt.
10. 16:30
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
11. 17:00
  The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 3
  3/5Keith Houston takes us to the courts of ancient China where paper finds its origins.
12. 17:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
13. 17:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
2. 18:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound presenters ponder the future and grapple with relationships.
3. 19:00
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
4. 19:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Malcolm McLaren: Spectacular Failure
  Paul Gorman assesses the exceptional achievement of Malcolm McLaren who died 10 years ago.
6. 21:00
  The Battersea Poltergeist—Episode 7: Dead Letters
  The case takes a strange twist as letters appear, seemingly written by Donald.
7. 21:30
  Forest 404—Ep7: Dreams of the Autopilot
  Daria has a confession to make – a secret from her past.
8. 22:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 2. Let It Go
  2/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
9. 22:30
  Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Dumping and Proposals
  3/6Jason Cook gives tips on the terrible task of dumping to the happy ask of proposing.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Stuart Goldsmith 2/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith talks to Stuart Goldsmith.
11. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
12. 23:30
  Bunk Bed—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss reading literature in the nude and harmonicas.
13. 23:45
  I, Regress—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Dr Berry treats some intimidating East London twins with unexpected past lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation
  3/4A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.
2. 01:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 2. The Secret of the Unicorn
  2/6The intrepid boy reporter buys a model ship that sparks off a treasure hunt.
3. 01:30
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
4. 02:00
  The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 3
  3/5Keith Houston takes us to the courts of ancient China where paper finds its origins.
5. 02:15
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
6. 02:30
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Nikesh Shukla
  3/3Author Nikesh Shukla on the importance of truth in storytelling.
7. 03:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Television Set
  9/12Living in the only house in Railway Cuttings without a TV, the Lad takes action.
8. 03:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Relationships
  1/6The sofa-bound presenters ponder the future and grapple with relationships.
9. 04:00
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
10. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  1/6The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
11. 05:00
  The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus
  4/4A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.

Thursday 2 March 2023