BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 28 November 2011

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
  1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
2. 00:30
  Lady into Fox by David Garnett—2. Escape
  2/2Despite Mr Tebrick's efforts, his wife escapes to begin a new family life in the woods.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Jon Snow
  Kirsty Young explores the picks of the Channel 4 News anchor in the series on journalists.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Sir Terry Pratchett
  The famed fantasy writer reflects on his writing career and living with Alzheimer's.
5. 02:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 3
  3/5Matthew Harvey examines an inventor's risks of debt - when does one give up?
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 15-16
  8/13Daniel is hoping that Erin hasn't changed her tune, and Alice and Amy meet for a drink.
7. 02:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 3
  3/5The broadcaster compares his current and previous wartime experiences.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 26/05/1955
  As their wedding looms, Eth worries she will make a bad wife for Ron Glum.
9. 03:30
  Roger Danes - Scarlet on Black
  What links a kidnapping and events in Algeria 30 years ago? Stars David Calder.
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 6. Tintin in Tibet
  6/6News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search.
11. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 2
  2/4The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Golden Pince-Nez
  3/6Holmes tackles a murder, with just a pair of specs and the victim's dying words to go on.
2. 06:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Secret of the Urn
  5/6A death piques the detective's curiousity, but is it murder, or something much stranger?
3. 07:00
  No Commitments—Series 9, Coming Clean
  6/6The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 2
  2/6A return visit to Guildford for the regulars, plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/16Kenneth Horne hits the Celluloid Jungle, and waltzes off for his Bona Ballroom tuition.
6. 08:30
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 23/06/1963
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
7. 09:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Late Review
  1/6The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel.
8. 09:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Time of Hope
  1/10Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester.
10. 11:00
  EM Forster Short Stories—The Story of the Siren
  1/3A Sicilian man reveals the tale of his ill-fated brother, who was cursed by a sea nymph.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—26/11/2011
  Clive Anderson talks to Terence Stamp and Rankin with music from Mariachi El Bronx.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/16Kenneth Horne hits the Celluloid Jungle, and waltzes off for his Bona Ballroom tuition.
2. 12:30
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 23/06/1963
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Golden Pince-Nez
  3/6Holmes tackles a murder, with just a pair of specs and the victim's dying words to go on.
4. 13:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Secret of the Urn
  5/6A death piques the detective's curiousity, but is it murder, or something much stranger?
5. 14:00
  Christine de Pizan - The Book of the City of Ladies—Episode 1
  1/5Christine de Pizan's tale of building a fortress for women from valour, virtue and wisdom.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Henry and the Scottish Kings
  25/216The repercussions of the Conqueror are still being felt, as Henry marries Matilda.
7. 14:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Holy Grail
  1/5The Monty Python star recalls the influential comedy troupe's huge success in the 70s.
8. 14:45
  Bogarde on Film—Visconti and Venice
  6/7The actor recalls the dramas of filming Luchino Visconti's Death in Venice.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Time of Hope
  1/10Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—28/11/2011
  Mel explores the secret language of whistling and the tales of a seal called Selkie.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Jubilee
  1/13Can the dear ladies save the day at the community centre?
12. 17:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Coming Clean
  6/6The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation
  1/5Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
2. 18:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 1
  1/5Stumbling on a discovery, a biochemist must battle to ensure that it benefits humanity.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 7
  7/16Kenneth Horne hits the Celluloid Jungle, and waltzes off for his Bona Ballroom tuition.
4. 19:30
  The Arthur Haynes Show—From 23/06/1963
  The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Golden Pince-Nez
  3/6Holmes tackles a murder, with just a pair of specs and the victim's dying words to go on.
6. 20:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Secret of the Urn
  5/6A death piques the detective's curiousity, but is it murder, or something much stranger?
7. 21:00
  EM Forster Short Stories—The Story of the Siren
  1/3A Sicilian man reveals the tale of his ill-fated brother, who was cursed by a sea nymph.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—26/11/2011
  Clive Anderson talks to Terence Stamp and Rankin with music from Mariachi El Bronx.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 2
  2/6A return visit to Guildford for the regulars, plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel.
10. 22:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Late Review
  1/6The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel.
11. 23:00
  Now Show Extra—28/11/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
12. 23:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Murder Mystery
  2/4The elderly Scotsmen probe Mrs Naughtie's odd disappearance amid some unsavoury rumours.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation
  1/5Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
2. 00:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 1
  1/5Stumbling on a discovery, a biochemist must battle to ensure that it benefits humanity.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Golden Pince-Nez
  3/6Holmes tackles a murder, with just a pair of specs and the victim's dying words to go on.
4. 01:45
  R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, The Secret of the Urn
  5/6A death piques the detective's curiousity, but is it murder, or something much stranger?
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Late Review
  1/6The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel.
6. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz.
7. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—Time of Hope
  1/10Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester.
8. 04:00
  EM Forster Short Stories—The Story of the Siren
  1/3A Sicilian man reveals the tale of his ill-fated brother, who was cursed by a sea nymph.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—26/11/2011
  Clive Anderson talks to Terence Stamp and Rankin with music from Mariachi El Bronx.
10. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Jubilee
  1/13Can the dear ladies save the day at the community centre?
11. 05:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Coming Clean
  6/6The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns.

Tuesday 29 November 2011