BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 2 February 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 4
  4/5Back in Manhattan, David learns the extent of Fielding's megalomania.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Simone Weil
  Eleanor Bron discusses the life of French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 8
  8/14Grant's researcher uncovers some facts that throw light on the received version of history
4. 01:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
5. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 4
  4/10Bernard takes Lenina to the Savage Reservation, but is she fully prepared?
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—War
  Martin Sixsmith looks at the ways in which war has influenced psychology.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 4
  4/5Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles.
8. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—4. The Trial
  4/5As Dmitry goes on trial for murder, Alyosha desperately seeks proof of his innocence.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 5
  5/6With Richard Osman, John Finnemore, Lucy Beaumont and Rhod Gilbert. David Mitchell hosts.
11. 04:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Jeeves Exerts the Old Cerebellum
  1/10Bingo Little fancies a waitress. Can Bertie Wooster's valet help?
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
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 9
  9/14Grant is concerned that his investigation into Richard III is becoming an obsession.
2. 06:30
  The Secret History of Bagpipes
  Probing Pipes and Politics from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland and Northumbria.
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
4. 07:30
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Casual Labour
  4/8Single dad Bryan is sacked and advertises for work in a local shop window.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell.
8. 09:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes
  1/4Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.
9. 10:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
  5/5Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
10. 11:00
  Stories from the Southern Cross—The Mare's Nest, by Chris Womersley
  2/3A son remembers his dad's obsession with his own father's suicide.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, Tempus Fugit
  1/6The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Casual Labour
  4/8Single dad Bryan is sacked and advertises for work in a local shop window.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 9
  9/14Grant is concerned that his investigation into Richard III is becoming an obsession.
4. 13:30
  The Secret History of Bagpipes
  Probing Pipes and Politics from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland and Northumbria.
5. 14:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 5
  5/10Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John.
6. 14:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—We Do What We're Told
  Martin Sixsmith looks at psychologists' attempts to explain the psychology of evil.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 5
  5/5Faced with losing the steps, Mrs Madrigal resorts to chains.
8. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—5. Shock
  5/5The writer recalls a shock at the age of 18 from his sausage-loving father.
9. 15:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
  5/5Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
10. 16:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell.
11. 16:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes
  1/4Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.
12. 17:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
13. 17:30
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 5
  5/5David and the rebels must use desperate tactics to halt Fielding.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—The Star-Spangled Banner
  Exploring America's national anthem, set to the tune of an English social men's club song.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Ulysses
  13/14An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
4. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 2, Casual Labour
  4/8Single dad Bryan is sacked and advertises for work in a local shop window.
5. 20:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 9
  9/14Grant is concerned that his investigation into Richard III is becoming an obsession.
6. 20:30
  The Secret History of Bagpipes
  Probing Pipes and Politics from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland and Northumbria.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Rob Deering
  'Running Commentary', 'Revisionist History' and 'That Was Then'.
8. 22:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
9. 22:30
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Joseph Morpurgo 1/2
  Arthur Smith is joined by Joseph Morpurgo.
11. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Gyles Brandreth
  4/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Gyles Brandreth to try doing absolutely nothing.
12. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4The human chameleon's host of comic characters from a chicken shop worker to a honeymooner
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Clark - The Night of the Triffids—Episode 5
  5/5David and the rebels must use desperate tactics to halt Fielding.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Star-Spangled Banner
  Exploring America's national anthem, set to the tune of an English social men's club song.
3. 01:00
  Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time—Episode 9
  9/14Grant is concerned that his investigation into Richard III is becoming an obsession.
4. 01:30
  The Secret History of Bagpipes
  Probing Pipes and Politics from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland and Northumbria.
5. 02:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 5
  5/10Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John.
6. 02:15
  In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—We Do What We're Told
  Martin Sixsmith looks at psychologists' attempts to explain the psychology of evil.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 5
  5/5Faced with losing the steps, Mrs Madrigal resorts to chains.
8. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—5. Shock
  5/5The writer recalls a shock at the age of 18 from his sausage-loving father.
9. 03:00
  Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
  5/5Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
10. 04:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell.
11. 04:30
  Street and Lane—Series 2, Ringing the Changes
  1/4Fixing some bells in a belfry, the Yorkshire builders get in a flap.
12. 05:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
13. 05:30
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.

Saturday 3 February 2018