BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 18 December 2011

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Sorcerer's Apprentice
  A young magician is left alone in his master's workshop.
2. 00:45
  Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, The Sentinel
  5/5The story from which Clarke developed the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' with Kubrick.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 9
  9/32The funny man welcomes mini-orchestra Pink Martini and operatic baritone Nathan Gunn.
4. 02:00
  Legacy: Blood in the Mountains by Cath Staincliffe (Omnibus)
  Two probate researchers battle to locate an heir to a fortune to claim a percentage.
5. 03:15
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
  5/5When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
6. 04:00
  JM Barrie - The Little White Bird
  A young boy becomes the 'son' a retired bachelor never had.
7. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 11
  Ed Byrne, Sarah Millican, Alex Horne and Rich Fulcher discuss the best of upcoming comedy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
2. 07:15
  Strange Weather Days—Series 1, Windy City
  3/5Helen Young talks to witnesses and experts about the tornado in London's Gunnersbury, 1954
3. 07:30
  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.
4. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
  Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
5. 08:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
6. 09:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 1
  3/6With rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing.
7. 09:30
  Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
  A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Robert Fisk
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
9. 10:50
  Front Row Interviews—Steve Coogan
  The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
10. 11:00
  Cribbins at Christmas—A Walk in the Park with Hodges
  Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
11. 11:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 21-22
  11/13In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
12. 11:45
  Cribbins at Christmas—The Happy Prince
  A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
2. 13:15
  Strange Weather Days—Series 1, Windy City
  3/5Helen Young talks to witnesses and experts about the tornado in London's Gunnersbury, 1954
3. 13:30
  Alan Garner - The Owl Service
  Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth.
4. 15:00
  Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
  Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
5. 15:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
6. 16:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 1
  3/6With rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing.
7. 16:30
  Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
  A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
8. 17:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BC)
  5/20Neil MacGregor explores the rise of new societies 3,000 years ago.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
2. 18:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 3
  3/3Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
3. 19:00
  Cribbins at Christmas—A Walk in the Park with Hodges
  Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
4. 19:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 21-22
  11/13In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
5. 19:45
  Cribbins at Christmas—The Happy Prince
  A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
6. 20:00
  Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
  Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
7. 20:30
  Listen to Les—05/09/2008
  Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Robert Fisk
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
9. 21:50
  Front Row Interviews—Steve Coogan
  The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
10. 22:00
  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.
11. 22:30
  Eddie Izzard—Unrepeatable
  The garrulous stand-up comedian entertains an audience at London's Albery Theatre.
12. 23:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3
  3/4Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
2. 00:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 3
  3/3Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Robert Fisk
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Steve Coogan
  The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
5. 02:00
  Cribbins at Christmas—A Walk in the Park with Hodges
  Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 21-22
  11/13In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
7. 02:45
  Cribbins at Christmas—The Happy Prince
  A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
  Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
9. 03:30
  Alan Garner - The Owl Service
  Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth.
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 1
  3/6With rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing.
11. 05:30
  Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
  A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.

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