Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 23 - 29 March 2020

Last	Mon 23 Mar	Tue 24 Mar	Wed 25 Mar	Thu 26 Mar	Fri 27 Mar	Sat 28 Mar	Sun 29 Mar
00:00	00:00 The Tunnel Britain 2056: Following the collapse of the information age, a grandfather takes action. 00:45 The Weeping Child by Jane Gardam "I have seen a ghost... it was the ghost of someone who is still alive."	00:00 Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh 5/6 A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future. 00:30 A Good Read—Catherine O'Flynn and Kate Pullinger Catherine O'Flynn and Kate Pullinger join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	00:00 Fantastic Tales—The Silken-Swift by Theodore Sturgeon 6/6 A unicorn holds the key to happiness in this fantasy of true love and complex desire. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers 1/3 The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle 1/6 Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2 2/3 The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity? 00:30 Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3 3/3 As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within? 00:30 Off the Page—The Book By Its Cover Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth 3/6 The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship. 00:30 The Price of Fear—The Family Album The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
01:00	01:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden and Still Life 2/6 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes 6/8 Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. 01:30 Stephen Sondheim in Conversation Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens 7/8 Acting on a tip-off, Paul Temple lays a trap in a London tube station. 01:30 Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine 8/8 A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel. 01:30 The Waiting Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.	01:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition... 01:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 1 1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.	01:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen. 01:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 2 2/2 Ayisha Yahya travels on Kenya's 100-year-old railway.
02:00	02:10 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Einstein Watch Maker Musings on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch. From 1981. 02:15 Someone Else's Bed by MJ Hyland Mick escapes from his marriage and lack of a job. 02:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 The beheading of Anne Boleyn raises difficult questions as to who will succeed Henry VIII	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 6 6/10 It’s 1968, and a mother arrives unexpectedly at her parents’ home, children in tow. 02:15 The Robber Barons—Cornelius Vanderbilt 1/5 Adam Smith tells the story of the titanic battles of shipping tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 3/7 11/30 Marcus visits his new nephew, while Frederica assesses Cambridge men. 02:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 1 1/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 7 7/10 A moment's indiscretion or time for a new direction? The past influences the present. 02:15 The Robber Barons—Jay Gould 2/5 Adam Smith tells the story of the railroad pioneer Jay Gould and his trail of corruption. 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7 12/30 Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law. 02:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 2 2/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 8 8/10 Tessa Hadley's witty and wry new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 The Robber Barons—Andrew Carnegie 3/5 Adam Smith tells the story of steel tycoon, philanthropist and unionbuster Andrew Carnegie 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7 13/30 Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way. 02:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 3 3/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9 9/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller 4/5 Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades. 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7 14/30 Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night. 02:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4 4/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 10 10/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 The Robber Barons—JP Morgan 5/5 Adam Smith tells the story of JP Morgan and his battle against ruinous competition. 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7 15/30 Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church. 02:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 5 5/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	02:00 Absent (Omnibus) A self-employed electrician has no idea that his wife of 11 years wants him to leave.
03:00	03:45 A Guide to Woodland Birds—3. The Oakwood Trio 3/5 Brett Westwood identifies local bird species in the Forest of Dean.	03:00 Tom Stoppard - Albert's Bridge John Hurt in Tom Stoppard’s drama about a solo bridge-painter and philosophy graduate.	03:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society 1/4 Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.	03:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party 2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.	03:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis 3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.	03:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—4. Feelings and Fear 4/4 Nastasya and Aglaya discuss their feelings for Myshkin, as he begins to fear for his life.	03:10 Inheritance Tracks—Ainsley Harriott Chef Ainsley Harriott chooses songs by the Mills Brothers and Nina Simone. 03:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Wigan 3/9 Pam visits a Lancashire cotton mill and meets the residents of a greyhound rescue centre. 03:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 3. A Night on the Town 3/5 It's Carter's first look at Soho exotic dancers, but not Uncle Mort's.
04:00	04:00 Julie and the Prince A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 2 2/6 David Mitchell is joined by Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea. 04:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Chris Corcoran, Lloyd Langford, Rob Deering and Tom Craine join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz 04:30 Are You From the Bugle?—Plastic Balls and Sewing Machines 4/6 Butterthwaite is getting a new museum - can Graham nab an exclusive?	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	04:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford. 04:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 04:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	04:00 Agatha Christie—The Pale Horse Historian Mark Easterbrook is drawn into a series of strange deaths linked to the occult.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Lament of Swordy Well Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 05:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Ovid 2/4 Join Natalie Haynes for comedy and Classics, as she stands up for Roman poet Ovid.	05:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Lucy is up for promotion, but Katie can't decide on naming her baby. 05:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 05:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Dib Dib Dib 3/6 Lovelorn Jason Conroy gets poetic and faces trouble at a gig for some scouts. 05:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn 3/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.	05:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window 3/4 Clare needs Sally’s help with a dinner guest and his dog. 05:30 The Break—Series 2, The Clench 5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.	05:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change 3/4 After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know. 05:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.	05:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Bohemia 3/3 Gerald Scarfe goes looking for bohemia, with a small "b".
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes 6/8 Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. 06:30 Stephen Sondheim in Conversation Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens 7/8 Acting on a tip-off, Paul Temple lays a trap in a London tube station. 06:30 Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine 8/8 A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel. 06:30 The Waiting Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.	06:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition... 06:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 1 1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.	06:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen. 06:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 2 2/2 Ayisha Yahya travels on Kenya's 100-year-old railway.	06:00 Agatha Christie—The Pale Horse Historian Mark Easterbrook is drawn into a series of strange deaths linked to the occult.	06:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Still Life 3/6 The arrivals of a new baby and a singular new vicar have big impacts.
07:00	07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Lucy is up for promotion, but Katie can't decide on naming her baby. 07:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 07:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Dib Dib Dib 3/6 Lovelorn Jason Conroy gets poetic and faces trouble at a gig for some scouts. 07:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn 3/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.	07:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window 3/4 Clare needs Sally’s help with a dinner guest and his dog. 07:30 The Break—Series 2, The Clench 5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.	07:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change 3/4 After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know. 07:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.	07:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Bohemia 3/3 Gerald Scarfe goes looking for bohemia, with a small "b".	07:15 The Celebrity Who Failed by Winifred Holtby Can Amelia deal with the public attention after she learns to walk on water? 07:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Plato 3/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for one of the greatest all-time thinkers, Plato.
08:00	08:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 Kenneth Horne heads to a Spanish bullring, while Julian and Sandy start up Bona TV.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock 8/20 Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. 08:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets 3/6 A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...	08:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5 5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Rocket The civil servants bungle Britain's space race. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	08:00 Archive on 4—Optimism - Our Enemy Proud pessimist Bryan Appleyard investigates the contemporary cult of optimism.	08:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Wedding Bells 3/13 William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. 08:30 Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off 1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 2 2/6 David Mitchell is joined by Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea. 09:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?	09:00 The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 3 3/6 The Now Show must go on! 09:30 Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, Apocalypse Des 3/4 Felchester Rovers take a break in the socialist idyll of El Telvador, but a war is raging.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	09:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford. 09:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 09:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	09:00 Hoax! Comedian Jake Yapp celebrates April Fool's Day	09:00 Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Village (Omnibus) Lamorna Ash's evocative memoir about the Cornish fishing community of Newlyn.
10:00	10:00 Tom Stoppard - Albert's Bridge John Hurt in Tom Stoppard’s drama about a solo bridge-painter and philosophy graduate.	10:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society 1/4 Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.	10:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party 2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.	10:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis 3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.	10:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—4. Feelings and Fear 4/4 Nastasya and Aglaya discuss their feelings for Myshkin, as he begins to fear for his life.		10:10 The Listening Project—Sophie and Jan – Love Without Borders The allure of the exotic - and the power of shoes and ironed jeans to attract (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Jack Vettriano From Bob Dylan to Leonard Cohen, the erotic poster artist shares his musical choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Everything Is Connected 16/16 A journey through fascinating ideas based on talks by riveting speakers on the TED stage 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Clara Amfo DJ Clara Amfo picks tracks by N.E.R.D and Lauryn Hill.	11:00 Balm of Hurt Minds—Spinkej by Clare Wigfall 1/3 An exhausted mother contemplates her sleeping newborn baby in Czechoslovakia in 1945. 11:15 Nick Dear - Pure Science Harold Lamb’s wife assumed he dabbled with chemicals - until a great discovery looms.	11:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—3: The Ditch and Six House Parties 3/3 Chris Watson examines more of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.	11:00 Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden 2/3 Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson 11:15 Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels 1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Positive Distraction Podcasts A selection of great podcast recommendations to take your mind off current events.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Global Stories of Women and Girls 5/9 Fatou Wurie introduces stories that explores what it is to be a woman in the world today.
12:00	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 Kenneth Horne heads to a Spanish bullring, while Julian and Sandy start up Bona TV.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock 8/20 Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. 12:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets 3/6 A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...	12:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5 5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Rocket The civil servants bungle Britain's space race. 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	12:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 12:30 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.	12:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Wedding Bells 3/13 William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. 12:30 Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off 1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes 6/8 Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. 13:30 Stephen Sondheim in Conversation Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens 7/8 Acting on a tip-off, Paul Temple lays a trap in a London tube station. 13:30 Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine 8/8 A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel. 13:30 The Waiting Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.	13:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition... 13:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 1 1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.	13:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen. 13:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 2 2/2 Ayisha Yahya travels on Kenya's 100-year-old railway.	13:00 Absent (Omnibus) A self-employed electrician has no idea that his wife of 11 years wants him to leave.	13:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Still Life 3/6 The arrivals of a new baby and a singular new vicar have big impacts.
14:00	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 6 6/10 It’s 1968, and a mother arrives unexpectedly at her parents’ home, children in tow. 14:15 The Robber Barons—Cornelius Vanderbilt 1/5 Adam Smith tells the story of the titanic battles of shipping tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 3/7 11/30 Marcus visits his new nephew, while Frederica assesses Cambridge men. 14:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 1 1/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 7 7/10 A moment's indiscretion or time for a new direction? The past influences the present. 14:15 The Robber Barons—Jay Gould 2/5 Adam Smith tells the story of the railroad pioneer Jay Gould and his trail of corruption. 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7 12/30 Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law. 14:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 2 2/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 8 8/10 Tessa Hadley's witty and wry new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 The Robber Barons—Andrew Carnegie 3/5 Adam Smith tells the story of steel tycoon, philanthropist and unionbuster Andrew Carnegie 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7 13/30 Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way. 14:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 3 3/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9 9/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller 4/5 Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades. 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7 14/30 Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night. 14:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4 4/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 10 10/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 The Robber Barons—JP Morgan 5/5 Adam Smith tells the story of JP Morgan and his battle against ruinous competition. 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7 15/30 Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church. 14:45 Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 5 5/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Ainsley Harriott Chef Ainsley Harriott chooses songs by the Mills Brothers and Nina Simone. 14:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Wigan 3/9 Pam visits a Lancashire cotton mill and meets the residents of a greyhound rescue centre. 14:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 3. A Night on the Town 3/5 It's Carter's first look at Soho exotic dancers, but not Uncle Mort's.	14:15 The Celebrity Who Failed by Winifred Holtby Can Amelia deal with the public attention after she learns to walk on water? 14:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/3 Rumours circulate about Cromwell and Henry's daughter Mary.
15:00	15:00 Tom Stoppard - Albert's Bridge John Hurt in Tom Stoppard’s drama about a solo bridge-painter and philosophy graduate.	15:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society 1/4 Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.	15:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party 2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.	15:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis 3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.	15:00 Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—4. Feelings and Fear 4/4 Nastasya and Aglaya discuss their feelings for Myshkin, as he begins to fear for his life.	15:00 Archive on 4—Optimism - Our Enemy Proud pessimist Bryan Appleyard investigates the contemporary cult of optimism.	15:45 A Guide to Woodland Birds—4. Conifer Specialists 4/5 Brett Westwood identifies birds that live on conifers.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 2 2/6 David Mitchell is joined by Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea. 16:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Chris Corcoran, Lloyd Langford, Rob Deering and Tom Craine join Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz 16:30 Are You From the Bugle?—Plastic Balls and Sewing Machines 4/6 Butterthwaite is getting a new museum - can Graham nab an exclusive?	16:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	16:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford. 16:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	16:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 16:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	16:00 Agatha Christie—The Pale Horse Historian Mark Easterbrook is drawn into a series of strange deaths linked to the occult.	16:00 Anna Sewell - Black Beauty A well-bred horse hits hard times and poor health due to overwork.
17:00	17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Lucy is up for promotion, but Katie can't decide on naming her baby. 17:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 17:30 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Dib Dib Dib 3/6 Lovelorn Jason Conroy gets poetic and faces trouble at a gig for some scouts. 17:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn 3/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.	17:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window 3/4 Clare needs Sally’s help with a dinner guest and his dog. 17:30 The Break—Series 2, The Clench 5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.	17:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change 3/4 After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know. 17:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.	17:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Bohemia 3/3 Gerald Scarfe goes looking for bohemia, with a small "b".	17:00 Poetry Extra—Blithe Spirits: Beasts and Time For Verse: Poets Laureate - Wordsworth Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Plato 3/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for one of the greatest all-time thinkers, Plato.
18:00	18:00 Fantastic Tales—Delhi by Vandana Singh 5/6 A man living in present day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city's past and future. 18:30 A Good Read—Catherine O'Flynn and Kate Pullinger Catherine O'Flynn and Kate Pullinger join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	18:00 Fantastic Tales—The Silken-Swift by Theodore Sturgeon 6/6 A unicorn holds the key to happiness in this fantasy of true love and complex desire. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers 1/3 The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle 1/6 Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2 2/3 The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity? 18:30 Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 3 3/3 As the alien takeover approaches, can humanity fend off enemies from without and within? 18:30 Off the Page—The Book By Its Cover Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth 3/6 The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship. 18:30 The Price of Fear—The Family Album The tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves a formidable adversary as danger strikes.	18:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor. 18:45 Web Central by Fay Weldon Josie is aged 132, a privileged Heaven on Earther, existing above the underclass.
19:00	19:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 Kenneth Horne heads to a Spanish bullring, while Julian and Sandy start up Bona TV.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Cyrano de Hancock 8/20 Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. 19:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets 3/6 A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...	19:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5 5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Rocket The civil servants bungle Britain's space race. 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	19:00 Hoax! Comedian Jake Yapp celebrates April Fool's Day	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Global Stories of Women and Girls 5/9 Fatou Wurie introduces stories that explores what it is to be a woman in the world today.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes 6/8 Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. 20:30 Stephen Sondheim in Conversation Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens 7/8 Acting on a tip-off, Paul Temple lays a trap in a London tube station. 20:30 Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine 8/8 A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel. 20:30 The Waiting Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.	20:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition... 20:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 1 1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.	20:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen. 20:30 The Lunatic Line—Episode 2 2/2 Ayisha Yahya travels on Kenya's 100-year-old railway.		20:00 Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Village (Omnibus) Lamorna Ash's evocative memoir about the Cornish fishing community of Newlyn.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Everything Is Connected 16/16 A journey through fascinating ideas based on talks by riveting speakers on the TED stage 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Clara Amfo DJ Clara Amfo picks tracks by N.E.R.D and Lauryn Hill.	21:00 Balm of Hurt Minds—Spinkej by Clare Wigfall 1/3 An exhausted mother contemplates her sleeping newborn baby in Czechoslovakia in 1945. 21:15 Nick Dear - Pure Science Harold Lamb’s wife assumed he dabbled with chemicals - until a great discovery looms.	21:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—3: The Ditch and Six House Parties 3/3 Chris Watson examines more of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.	21:00 Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden 2/3 Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson 21:15 Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels 1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Positive Distraction Podcasts A selection of great podcast recommendations to take your mind off current events.		21:10 The Listening Project—Sophie and Jan – Love Without Borders The allure of the exotic - and the power of shoes and ironed jeans to attract 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Jack Vettriano From Bob Dylan to Leonard Cohen, the erotic poster artist shares his musical choices.
22:00	22:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 2, Jo Brand Interviews Barry Cryer 1/6 The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.	22:00 Teatime—Episode 4 4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control. 22:30 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, People Should Start School at 35 4/6 Radical proposals to improve our lives with the comedian's education shake-up. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Glenn Moore 1/2 Rob Deering chats to the comedian Glenn Moore.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn 3/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Future 3/4 A trip to the place where thoughts turn to the future and all that it could bring. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Glenn Moore 2/2 Rob Deering chats to the comedian Glenn Moore.	22:00 The Break—Series 2, The Clench 5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton. 22:30 Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 5, Episode 1 1/4 A weekly satirical instalment from Newsjack's little brother hosted by Eshaan Akbar. 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—Big Head 1/6 The president of Uruguay arrives at the Quando brothers' hair salon.	22:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs. 22:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Sugar 4/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind sugar.	22:00 The Lee Mack Show—Tony Hadley 1/6 Tony Hadley joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. 22:30 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus 1/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.	22:00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Plato 3/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for one of the greatest all-time thinkers, Plato. 22:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Archie McGillivray 3/6 Tony Gubba tells the story of the world's greatest golfing balloonist. 22:45 The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Musical comedy with Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arthur Smith meets Tim Vine (1/1) From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 3 3/6 The Now Show must go on! 23:30 Hut 33—Series 1, Careless Talk 3/6 A security breach at Bletchley Park puts the wartime code-breakers under suspicion.	23:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave 4/6 Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church. 23:30 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, Timecop 2/4 Timecops visit the BBC to try and prevent Adam from making an offensive radio programme.	23:00 Clare in the Community—Series 7, The Prisoner 1/6 Will the Sparrowhawk Family Centre survive the Big Society? 23:30 The Sofa of Time—Captain Chapel and the Crabs 4/6 Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem? 23:30 The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life 3/6 The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.	23:00 Love in Recovery—Series 2, The Wake 6/6 The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Modernising deputy curator Rod wants to make the museum sexy.	23:00 Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Eamonn Holmes runs the animal charity telethon. 23:30 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Stand-up comedy with host Simon Bligh, Rhona Cameron, Omid Djalili and Steve Gribbin.

Please choose a day from the calendar

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 23 - 29 March 2020

00:00

00:45

00:00

00:30

00:00

00:30

00:00

00:30

00:00

00:30

00:00

00:30

00:00

00:30

01:00

01:00

01:30

01:00

01:30

01:00

01:30

01:00

01:30

01:00

01:30

02:10

02:15

02:30

02:00

02:15

02:30

02:45

02:00

02:15

02:30

02:45

02:00

02:15

02:30

02:45

02:00

02:15

02:30

02:45

02:00

02:15

02:30

02:45

02:00

03:45

03:00

03:00

03:00

03:00

03:00

03:10

03:15

03:45

04:00

04:00

04:30

04:00

04:30

04:00

04:30

04:00

04:30

04:00

04:30

04:00

05:00

05:30

05:00

05:30