BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 2 December 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 4. Reliving
  4/5Commander Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls nearer.
2. 00:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 4
  4/5Biochemist Diana Brackley's attempts to conceal the source of the antigerone are overcome.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Second Stain
  6/6The Prime Minister asks the sleuth to recover a letter vital to national security.
4. 01:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 2
  2/6The small-time con acquires equipment to honour George's kidnap plan. Read by William Hope
5. 02:00
  Potting On—Flab
  5/6Diet or deception? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
6. 02:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Countess Natasha and the Red Menace
  5/6With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap.
7. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Masters - part 2
  4/10The Nazi threat affects even quiet college life in Cambridge. Lewis suffers a tragedy.
8. 04:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The Trinket Box
  A prank Valentine card cannot possibly cause a marriage to break down - can it?
9. 04:15
  Jimmie Chinn—Rain on the Just
  Dark family secrets and a severe case of sibling rivalry lead to murder.
10. 05:00
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—My Stag Movie, part 1/2
  9/10The veteran auditionee recalls how talent lurks in the unlikeliest places.
11. 05:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Case of the Clockwork Fiend
  1/6The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from new fangled inventions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, Wisteria Lodge
  1/8Voodoo rituals and mystery disappearances spark a gruesome riddle for the detective.
2. 06:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
3. 07:00
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 3, The 13th Century Angel
  1/4With his church damaged, the Italian priest sparks a commotion over repairs.
4. 07:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 9
  Ed Byrne speaks to Milton Jones, and Lucy Porter learns about Lloyd Langford's pessimism.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 09:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
  4/6Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
8. 09:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Chris Addison, Bettany Hughes and Rupert Sheldrake suggest exhibits to the museum.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Light and the Dark
  5/10As war erupts, Lewis Eliot heads to Whitehall where his love life takes an unexpected turn
10. 11:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The End of the Season
  Rhona has fled from her relationship problems. At her hotel, she comes to an understanding
11. 11:15
  Jimmie Chinn - Perfect Timing
  A struggling music hall duo try to make a decent fist of a cruise ship booking.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, Wisteria Lodge
  1/8Voodoo rituals and mystery disappearances spark a gruesome riddle for the detective.
4. 13:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
5. 14:00
  Christine de Pizan - The Book of the City of Ladies—Episode 5
  5/5There's jubilant singing at the Chapel of Women.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Anarchy
  27/216With the death of Henry, his nephew becomes King. Anna Massey narrates.
7. 14:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Life of Brian
  5/5The actor and writer recalls how the influential comedy group reconvened in 1977.
8. 14:45
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 3
  3/12Lecturer Dixon gets into a fight and spies something unsettling through the curtains.
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Light and the Dark
  5/10As war erupts, Lewis Eliot heads to Whitehall where his love life takes an unexpected turn
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/12/2011
  Mel hears from an air guitar champion and starts to write her Christmas cards.
11. 17:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Brideshead Unvisited
  3/6Patrick makes the family attend a wedding, but will Stella's doubts prove justified?
12. 17:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 3, The 13th Century Angel
  1/4With his church damaged, the Italian priest sparks a commotion over repairs.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline
  5/5Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas.
2. 18:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
  5/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
4. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside?
  2/8Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, Wisteria Lodge
  1/8Voodoo rituals and mystery disappearances spark a gruesome riddle for the detective.
6. 20:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
7. 21:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The End of the Season
  Rhona has fled from her relationship problems. At her hotel, she comes to an understanding
8. 21:15
  Jimmie Chinn - Perfect Timing
  A struggling music hall duo try to make a decent fist of a cruise ship booking.
9. 22:00
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 9
  Ed Byrne speaks to Milton Jones, and Lucy Porter learns about Lloyd Langford's pessimism.
10. 22:30
  The Best of in One Ear—30/12/2008
  The very best of series one of the live sketch show starring Nick Wilton and Helen Lederer
11. 23:00
  Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Holidays
  4/6Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of holidaying.
12. 23:15
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
  3/6Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
13. 23:30
  Vent—Series 2, Wednesday Morning 3am
  4/6Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline
  5/5Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas.
2. 00:30
  Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
  5/5The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, Wisteria Lodge
  1/8Voodoo rituals and mystery disappearances spark a gruesome riddle for the detective.
4. 01:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 3
  3/6Back in his childhood, Blaze's first con was to help another pupil. Read by William Hope.
5. 02:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
  4/6Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
6. 02:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Chris Addison, Bettany Hughes and Rupert Sheldrake suggest exhibits to the museum.
7. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Light and the Dark
  5/10As war erupts, Lewis Eliot heads to Whitehall where his love life takes an unexpected turn
8. 04:00
  Ronald Frame Short Stories—The End of the Season
  Rhona has fled from her relationship problems. At her hotel, she comes to an understanding
9. 04:15
  Jimmie Chinn - Perfect Timing
  A struggling music hall duo try to make a decent fist of a cruise ship booking.
10. 05:00
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Brideshead Unvisited
  3/6Patrick makes the family attend a wedding, but will Stella's doubts prove justified?
11. 05:30
  The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 3, The 13th Century Angel
  1/4With his church damaged, the Italian priest sparks a commotion over repairs.

Saturday 3 December 2011