BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 11 December 2011

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Torchwood—The Dead Line
  Cardiff's alien-hunters probe a spate of locals left in coma-like trances.
2. 00:45
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, Superiority
  4/5In war, the more technologically advanced side can still be defeated. John Shrapnel reads.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 8
  8/32Back in NYC, the funny man welcomes poet Billy Collins and bandleader Rob Fisher.
4. 02:00
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Farmer Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge at Wildfell Hall.
5. 03:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—Lois the Witch
  4/5An English girl fresh to Salem faces the malicious accusations of a Puritan family.
6. 04:00
  David Edgar - Mary Barnes
  A woman struggles with her own madness until she meets a pioneering psychiatrist.
7. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 10
  Ed Byrne is joined by Lucy Porter and Steve Punt to discuss the comedy scene.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Faust Omnibus
  The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkins' adaptation of a man selling his soul.
2. 07:15
  Strange Weather Days—Series 1, Skylight
  2/5Helen Young talks to eye witnesses about the Aurora Borealis - seen in Edinburgh's sky.
3. 07:30
  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.
4. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
5. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
6. 09:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, Prisoners of the Sun
  2/6With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
7. 09:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 4
  4/4The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Janet Street-Porter
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
9. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Sir Cameron Mackintosh
  Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
10. 11:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 5
  5/5What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
11. 11:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 19-20
  10/13In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
12. 11:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 5
  5/5The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Faust Omnibus
  The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkins' adaptation of a man selling his soul.
2. 13:15
  Strange Weather Days—Series 1, Skylight
  2/5Helen Young talks to eye witnesses about the Aurora Borealis - seen in Edinburgh's sky.
3. 13:30
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
4. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
5. 15:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
6. 16:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, Prisoners of the Sun
  2/6With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
7. 16:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 4
  4/4The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.
8. 17:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The Beginnings of Science and Literature
  4/20Neil Macgregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
  3/5A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
2. 18:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
  2/3The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
3. 19:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 5
  5/5What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
4. 19:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 19-20
  10/13In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
5. 19:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 5
  5/5The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
6. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
7. 20:30
  Listen to Les—From 20/01/1985
  Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Janet Street-Porter
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
9. 21:50
  Front Row Interviews—Sir Cameron Mackintosh
  Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
10. 22:00
  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.
11. 22:30
  Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6The pathologists help a celebrated Dutch anatomist in the first ever 'live' radio autopsy.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—11/12/2011
  Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
13. 23:00
  The Hare Lane Diaries—Episode 6
  6/6Jobless Rex is hiding at home, but Jessica thinks she's got a ghost and holds a seance.
14. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 2
  2/4Trying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
  3/5A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
2. 00:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
  2/3The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Janet Street-Porter
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Sir Cameron Mackintosh
  Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
5. 02:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 5
  5/5What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 19-20
  10/13In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
7. 02:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 5
  5/5The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
9. 03:30
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, Prisoners of the Sun
  2/6With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
11. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 4
  4/4The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.

Monday 12 December 2011