BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 3 March 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions
  3/13Jet is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Stand By Your Man
  Christine Hamilton, Linda Blair and Kirsty Crawford discuss loyalty in marriage.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  2/4DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
4. 01:30
  Bridging the Gap
  A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead.
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 3
  3/5John Unger discovers the secret that protects Washington family's incredible wealth.
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania
  Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—8. Family Strife
  8/15New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 3
  3/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3
  3/3Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the result?
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.
11. 04:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father.
12. 05:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.
13. 05:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  3/4An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
2. 06:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
3. 07:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
4. 07:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
  2/8The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Repeat After Three
  4/6A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
8. 09:30
  The Senses—Smell
  5/6Throwing off the scent poses problems for hunters and hunted alike in a Boxing Day hunt.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 1
  1/2A chauffeur becomes fatally attracted to the rich young widow who hires him.
10. 11:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, A Madman's Manuscript
  4/5From his prison cell, a madman looks back on the horrific events that led him there.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
  2/8The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Repeat After Three
  4/6A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  3/4An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
4. 13:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
5. 14:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
  4/5John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
6. 14:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders
  Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world.
7. 14:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—9. Adverts and Oscars
  9/15Jennifer is invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium - TV.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 4
  4/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 1
  1/2A chauffeur becomes fatally attracted to the rich young widow who hires him.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
11. 16:30
  The Senses—Smell
  5/6Throwing off the scent poses problems for hunters and hunted alike in a Boxing Day hunt.
12. 17:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
13. 17:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Catastrophe faces Jet and his crew when the rocket loses power.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Ignaz Semmelweis
  Writer Frances Cairncross nominates the forgotten hero of medicine Ignaz Semmelweis.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
  2/8The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  Radio Active—Series 3, Repeat After Three
  4/6A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  3/4An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
6. 20:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
7. 21:00
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, A Madman's Manuscript
  4/5From his prison cell, a madman looks back on the horrific events that led him there.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
9. 22:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
10. 22:30
  Newsjack—Series 14, Episode 4
  4/6This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
11. 23:00
  Prince Ivor
  The BBC commissions Ivor Cutler to write an opera but nothing goes smoothly.
12. 23:15
  The Comedy Club Interviews—03/03/2016
  A special Comedy Club celebrating the life of Ivor Cutler.
13. 23:20
  Cutler On Education
  Ivor Cutler explores the education debate.
14. 23:35
  Ivor Meets Craig
  Ivor Cutler talks neighbours and art to New Zealand-born sculptor Craig Murray-Orr.
15. 23:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 4
  4/5Musing on old cuppas and paying with Fool's Gold. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There?
  4/13Catastrophe faces Jet and his crew when the rocket loses power.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Ignaz Semmelweis
  Writer Frances Cairncross nominates the forgotten hero of medicine Ignaz Semmelweis.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  3/4An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
4. 01:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
5. 02:00
  F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
  4/5John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
6. 02:15
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders
  Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—9. Adverts and Oscars
  9/15Jennifer is invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium - TV.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—To Miss With Love, Episode 4
  4/5A third of teachers leave within their first term on the job. This one would not quit.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 1
  1/2A chauffeur becomes fatally attracted to the rich young widow who hires him.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
11. 04:30
  The Senses—Smell
  5/6Throwing off the scent poses problems for hunters and hunted alike in a Boxing Day hunt.
12. 05:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Sundry Happenings in a Garden
  4/7Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle. With Richard Briers.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.

Friday 4 March 2016