BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 2 February 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
  1/4The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Sir Bernard Crick and Joe Farrell
  Kirsty Wark, Joe Farrell and Bernard Crick on books by William Riviere and Pat Barker.(R)
3. 01:00
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 2, The Stalking Horse
  3/3Can the detective prove that a leader of the suffragette movement is not guilty of murder?
4. 01:30
  Stash: The Dandy Aesthete of Swinging London
  Mark Paytress tracks down the mysterious Stash, friend to the stars of 60s London.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 1
  1/10A drawing of a tiger offers Natalia an unlikely clue to her grandfather's death.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Amir Khusro: The Parrot of India
  Sunil Khilnani profiles the 'Parrot of India' - warrior, poet and Sufi saint Amir Khusro.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—6. Collision
  6/10Tom plans for Norma's future, while Andrea's future is very much threatened.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
  1/5Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
9. 03:00
  Lee Hall - I Luv U Jimmy Spud
  Schoolboy Jimmy Spud is Newcastle's only trainee angel. Stars Gareth Brown.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Raymond Chandler
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham.
11. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Squab is not the Language of Love
  2/6Hugo Kellerman, writer of the futuristic 1962 radio soap, tries scripting TV sci-fi.
12. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
13. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Ward, Sharman, Blofeld
  3/6John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Felicity Ward,Dr Helen Sharman and Henry Blofeld.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
2. 06:30
  Composing New York
  Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
4. 07:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
  5/6Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
  19/20Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the BBC are revealed.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
  The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 4
  4/8A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
8. 09:45
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4What could we do if a giant asteroid were heading straight for us?
9. 10:00
  Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
  After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
10. 11:00
  Mick Jackson - Junior Science—The Answering Machine
  A boy's father buys an early version of an answering machine, with chilling consequences.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
  19/20Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the BBC are revealed.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
  The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
3. 13:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
4. 13:30
  Composing New York
  Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
5. 14:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
  2/10As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
6. 14:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
  Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
7. 14:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
  7/10Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
  2/5Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
9. 15:00
  Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
  After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
  4/8It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
13. 17:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
  5/6Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 18:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
  The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
  19/20Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the BBC are revealed.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
  The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
5. 20:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
6. 20:30
  Composing New York
  Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
7. 21:00
  Mick Jackson - Junior Science—The Answering Machine
  A boy's father buys an early version of an answering machine, with chilling consequences.
8. 21:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
  It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
9. 22:00
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
  5/6Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
10. 22:30
  Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—The Food Industry
  1/4Probing into lazy assumptions about threats to society, starting with the food industry.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—02/02/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Iain Lee chats to Adam Hess.
12. 23:00
  Revolting People—Series 4, George Washington
  3/6Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington.
13. 23:30
  Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 4
  4/4The mouthy host meets Britain's only male nun and a man who speaks using sound effects.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
  2/4The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
2. 00:30
  That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
  The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
3. 01:00
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
4. 01:30
  Composing New York
  Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
5. 02:00
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
  2/10As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
6. 02:15
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
  Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
7. 02:30
  Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
  7/10Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
  2/5Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
9. 03:00
  Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
  After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
  4/8It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
  5/5The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
13. 05:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
  5/6Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.

Wednesday 3 February 2016