BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 5 December 2011

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit
  2/5An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy.
2. 00:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 1
  1/3The natural world turns on mankind as a war veteran and his family come under attack.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Martin Bell
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the former war reporter and MP.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Pam Ayres
  Poet Pam Ayres talks about her career, being pigeonholed, and her first book of memoirs.
5. 02:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 4
  4/5Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to change perceptions.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 17-18
  9/13In the Archers spin-off, Daniel plucks up courage and Alistair has a helper.
7. 02:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 4
  4/5The broadcaster looks back to the very first day of the war. Read by Patrick Stewart.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 02/06/1955
  Ron Glum marries Eth at last, at least in prehistoric times. 1955 is another matter.
9. 03:30
  John Buchan - The Courts of the Morning
  South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution.
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Seven Crystal Balls
  1/6When explorers return from Peru and fall ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case.
11. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 3
  3/4The incredible shrinking woman's sister arrives with a very handy handbag.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Cardboard Box
  2/8The sleuth probes a spinster's grisly surprise in the post - two severed human ears.
2. 06:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 4
  4/6Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? Read by William Hope.
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 3
  3/6From Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
7. 09:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Car Boot
  2/6The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow.
8. 09:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz.
9. 10:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The New Men
  6/10Lewis Eliot ends up overseeing a secret wartime project with implications for the world.
10. 11:00
  Defining Moments—Series 2, The Lost Weekend
  1/3By Hugo Kelly. A single woman gets away for a weekend. Read by Katherine Parkinson.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—03/12/2011
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Cardboard Box
  2/8The sleuth probes a spinster's grisly surprise in the post - two severed human ears.
4. 13:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 4
  4/6Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? Read by William Hope.
5. 14:00
  Faust—1. A Meeting
  1/6The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Stars Mark Gatiss.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Henry Plantagenet
  28/216Henry II takes to the throne and eventually marries Eleanor of Aquitaine.
7. 14:30
  Alan Coren - Core Coren—1. Cricklewood - A Scene Setter
  1/5Humourist Alan Coren muses on his beloved part of London.
8. 14:45
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 4
  4/12Lecturer Dixon wakes up to trouble. Can disaster be averted by a quick-thinking friend?
9. 15:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The New Men
  6/10Lewis Eliot ends up overseeing a secret wartime project with implications for the world.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—05/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc dances with the sugar plum fairy to explore the appeal of The Nutcracker.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
  6/13The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
12. 17:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1969-71 Decision
  1/5A mission to Mars awaits in this alternative history of the US space programme.
2. 18:30
  Stories of Ray Bradbury—Golden Apples of the Sun & The One Who Waits
  1/5A rocket ship's mission to the sun followed by a tale of a somewhat scary game in the dark
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8
  8/16Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Cardboard Box
  2/8The sleuth probes a spinster's grisly surprise in the post - two severed human ears.
6. 20:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 4
  4/6Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? Read by William Hope.
7. 21:00
  Defining Moments—Series 2, The Lost Weekend
  1/3By Hugo Kelly. A single woman gets away for a weekend. Read by Katherine Parkinson.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—03/12/2011
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 3
  3/6From Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
10. 22:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Car Boot
  2/6The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow.
11. 23:00
  Now Show Extra—05/12/2011
  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, Romance in the Glen
  3/4Falling head over heels for a society beauty, Hamish finds a rival in the laird.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Stephen Baxter - Voyage—1969-71 Decision
  1/5A mission to Mars awaits in this alternative history of the US space programme.
2. 00:30
  Stories of Ray Bradbury—Golden Apples of the Sun & The One Who Waits
  1/5A rocket ship's mission to the sun followed by a tale of a somewhat scary game in the dark
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Cardboard Box
  2/8The sleuth probes a spinster's grisly surprise in the post - two severed human ears.
4. 01:45
  Stephen King - Blaze—Episode 4
  4/6Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? Read by William Hope.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Car Boot
  2/6The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow.
6. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz.
7. 03:00
  CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The New Men
  6/10Lewis Eliot ends up overseeing a secret wartime project with implications for the world.
8. 04:00
  Defining Moments—Series 2, The Lost Weekend
  1/3By Hugo Kelly. A single woman gets away for a weekend. Read by Katherine Parkinson.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—03/12/2011
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
  6/13The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.

Tuesday 6 December 2011