BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 2 February 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
  1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
2. 00:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Black American Icons, Maya Angelou
  Author and poet Maya Angelou shares her castaway choices with Michael Parkinson.
4. 01:45
  Afternoon Reading—Backwards and in High Heels, Fascinating Marion
  1/3By Joan Smith. Stella is horrified when her practical mother invests in an outlandish hat.
5. 02:00
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
6. 02:30
  Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 11
  11/13A poetic young talent, and the funny business of commerce.
7. 03:00
  Sketchorama—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Humphrey Ker presents the Three Englishmen, Max and Ivan, and Frisky and Mannish.
8. 03:30
  Ray Bradbury - Fahrenheit 451
  Firefighters in the future no longer stop fires, but start them by burning books.
9. 05:00
  Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives—Heartache
  4/6Jo and Laurie must face their futures, while Beth tells Jo the truth at last.
10. 05:30
  Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book—The Wild Dogs
  4/5Mowgli and Kaa plan a jungle attack against the wild dogs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane.
2. 06:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
3. 07:00
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
4. 07:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision
  3/20The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/01/1984
  From a Tibetan mystic to the entire United Nations, the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—15/02/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With David Nobbs, Justin Webb, Marcel Berlins and Naomi Gryn.
8. 09:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, Get Well Soon
  1/4Harvey Easter is a family man, tone-deaf piano seller and eternal optimist.
9. 10:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 11:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Helicopter Jean
  A father and daughter take a poignant woodland walk.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Rory Bremner, Kris Marshall, Pauline Black, Peter Duncan, David McAlmont, Nadine Shah
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision
  3/20The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/01/1984
  From a Tibetan mystic to the entire United Nations, the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane.
4. 13:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
5. 14:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—1. Missing
  1/10Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story set in Berlin in 1933. Anna's father has flu.
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Philosopher Scientists
  6/30Greek philosopher Thales thought natural forces cause natural disasters, not acts of gods.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 1
  1/5Chopin's prodigious talent as a pianist is recognised early on.
9. 15:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Five Children on the Western Front and Just So Science
  Mel Giedroyc with the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award.
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
12. 17:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Quote... Unquote—15/02/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With David Nobbs, Justin Webb, Marcel Berlins and Naomi Gryn.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Brian Aldiss and Richard Fortey
  Brian and Richard discuss books by T Coraghesson Boyle, Bernhard Schlink and Graham Greene(R)
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision
  3/20The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/01/1984
  From a Tibetan mystic to the entire United Nations, the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane.
6. 20:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
7. 21:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Helicopter Jean
  A father and daughter take a poignant woodland walk.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Rory Bremner, Kris Marshall, Pauline Black, Peter Duncan, David McAlmont, Nadine Shah
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
10. 22:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, Get Well Soon
  1/4Harvey Easter is a family man, tone-deaf piano seller and eternal optimist.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
12. 23:30
  As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 6
  6/6In the crosshairs of satire this time are hysterical media and busty starlets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—1. Missing
  1/10Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story set in Berlin in 1933. Anna's father has flu.
2. 00:15
  Cosmic Quest—Philosopher Scientists
  6/30Greek philosopher Thales thought natural forces cause natural disasters, not acts of gods.
3. 00:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 1
  1/5Chopin's prodigious talent as a pianist is recognised early on.
5. 01:00
  Quote... Unquote—15/02/2010
  Nigel Rees chairs. With David Nobbs, Justin Webb, Marcel Berlins and Naomi Gryn.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Brian Aldiss and Richard Fortey
  Brian and Richard discuss books by T Coraghesson Boyle, Bernhard Schlink and Graham Greene
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury
  2/6Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane.
8. 02:30
  The Funny Thing About Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
9. 03:00
  Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
  1/4Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
10. 04:00
  Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Helicopter Jean
  A father and daughter take a poignant woodland walk.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Rory Bremner, Kris Marshall, Pauline Black, Peter Duncan, David McAlmont, Nadine Shah
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 4, Sobering Thoughts
  3/6Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith.
13. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Spirits
  6/6Marcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.

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