BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 13 December 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
  1/10Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
2. 00:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 1
  1/5High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
  7/8Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
4. 01:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
  Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
  3/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
6. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
7. 03:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
  1/3A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
8. 04:00
  HE Bates - The Sun of December
  The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—10/12/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
10. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding
  3/13A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, His Last Bow
  8/8It's 1914 and the sleuth-cum-apiarist is asked to help England in her darkest hour.
2. 06:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—Paradise Island
  Will a dentist's Pacific encounter with the lovely La La make him put down his drill?
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  1/6Mark Steel visits the Northumberland town to find out what makes it distinctive
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way
  5/6Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama.
7. 09:00
  Now Show Extra—12/12/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
8. 09:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
  4/4The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
9. 10:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 2
  2/3Taken in by a kindly preacher, abandoned Ruth Hilton must hide a dark secret.
10. 11:00
  Christmas with the Detectives—The Blue Carbuncle
  1/4In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's whodunnit, Sherlock Holmes investigates the theft of a diamond
11. 11:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Heroes and Villains
  1/4In robbery and murder, the detective learns even respected police officers can be suspects
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way
  5/6Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, His Last Bow
  8/8It's 1914 and the sleuth-cum-apiarist is asked to help England in her darkest hour.
4. 13:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—Paradise Island
  Will a dentist's Pacific encounter with the lovely La La make him put down his drill?
5. 14:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—2. Freedom
  2/10Eschewing his background, William Crimsworth rejects aid from his mother's family.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2, Episode 21
  Mabel is still brooding about Catherine, and Daniel wonders if he needs that DJ after all.
7. 14:30
  Miranda Seymour - The Bugatti Queen—Episode 2
  2/5Mariette Hélène Delangle becomes Hellé Nice and enters the first Grand Prix for women.
8. 14:45
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 10
  10/12Jim resolves to win Christine from the bearded sportsman, but he'll have to fight for her.
9. 15:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 2
  2/3Taken in by a kindly preacher, abandoned Ruth Hilton must hide a dark secret.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—13/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc learns about the honey bee's waggle dance and explores bridesmaid dresses.
11. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
12. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 2
  2/10Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs.
2. 18:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 2
  2/5A grisly discovery at Professor Lake's camp sparks a perilous two-man flight.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way
  5/6Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, His Last Bow
  8/8It's 1914 and the sleuth-cum-apiarist is asked to help England in her darkest hour.
6. 20:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—Paradise Island
  Will a dentist's Pacific encounter with the lovely La La make him put down his drill?
7. 21:00
  Christmas with the Detectives—The Blue Carbuncle
  1/4In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's whodunnit, Sherlock Holmes investigates the theft of a diamond
8. 21:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Heroes and Villains
  1/4In robbery and murder, the detective learns even respected police officers can be suspects
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  1/6Mark Steel visits the Northumberland town to find out what makes it distinctive
10. 22:30
  The Boosh—Stolen
  1/6Two surreal zookeepers try to catch an animal thief.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—13/12/2011
  Host Arthur Smith chats to Tim Key.
12. 23:00
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5
  5/6Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.
13. 23:30
  Doon Your Way—Episode 4
  4/4Doon Mackichan with more comic creations including DJ Chantal and Briony the Brownie.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 2
  2/10Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs.
2. 00:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 2
  2/5A grisly discovery at Professor Lake's camp sparks a perilous two-man flight.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, His Last Bow
  8/8It's 1914 and the sleuth-cum-apiarist is asked to help England in her darkest hour.
4. 01:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—Paradise Island
  Will a dentist's Pacific encounter with the lovely La La make him put down his drill?
5. 02:00
  Now Show Extra—12/12/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
6. 02:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
  4/4The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
7. 03:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 2
  2/3Taken in by a kindly preacher, abandoned Ruth Hilton must hide a dark secret.
8. 04:00
  Christmas with the Detectives—The Blue Carbuncle
  1/4In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's whodunnit, Sherlock Holmes investigates the theft of a diamond
9. 04:15
  Petrella—Series 2, Heroes and Villains
  1/4In robbery and murder, the detective learns even respected police officers can be suspects
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?

Wednesday 14 December 2011