BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 2 February 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World
  5/6'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew...
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Stand-Up
  Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.
3. 01:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
4. 01:30
  Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV
  2/2Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.
5. 02:00
  EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 10
  10/10Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund, and revelations and resolutions follow.
6. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood
  30/30Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day.
7. 02:30
  Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—15. Happy Ever After..?
  15/15Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 5
  5/5Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder
  2/6Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing.
11. 04:30
  Anything Legal—Episode 5
  5/8Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.
12. 05:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune
  4/4Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
  1/6Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge
  A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.
2. 07:30
  Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island
  1/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
3. 08:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft
  Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.
4. 09:00
  Clowning Around on 4 Extra
  Tony Lidington traces the role of the clown in British humour.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3
  3/16Sue Perkins, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood join host Nicholas Parsons.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home
  14/20Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.
3. 13:00
  How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2
  Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
  Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
5. 14:15
  Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
  The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
6. 14:45
  Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games
  2/5A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.
7. 15:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft
  Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.
8. 16:00
  Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge
  A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.
9. 17:30
  Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island
  1/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
2. 19:00
  Clowning Around on 4 Extra
  Tony Lidington traces the role of the clown in British humour.
3. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Lucy Worsley
  5/6Historian Lucy Worsley's diary reveals her love of the Girl Guides and collecting rocks.
4. 22:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 7, Mark Steel interviews Barry Davies
  6/6The comedian and obsessive sports fan meets the commentator in the tag-team talk show.
5. 23:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Stoneybridge, the Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in the popular sketch show.
6. 23:30
  Saturday Night Fry—1. Pilot Show
  1/6Pilot show of Stephen Fry's series of humorous banter and sketches.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1
  1/2The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
2. 01:00
  How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2
  Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris
3. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
  Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
4. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
  The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
5. 02:45
  Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games
  2/5A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.
6. 03:00
  Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft
  Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.
7. 04:00
  Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge
  A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.
8. 05:30
  Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island
  1/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.

Sunday 3 February 2019