BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 December 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
  6/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
  1/10The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
  1/5A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
  1/8The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
  The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
6. 02:30
  My Music!—Christmas Special
  Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
7. 03:00
  John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 1
  1/2Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.
8. 04:00
  Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
  4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—17/12/2011
  Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
10. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
  4/13A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
  2/5A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
2. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Holyhead
  2/6Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The International Christmas Pudding
  9/27An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert.
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
7. 09:00
  Now Show Extra—19/12/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
8. 09:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
9. 10:00
  John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 2
  2/2Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.
10. 11:00
  Lynne Truss - Life Without George
  A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
11. 11:15
  Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
  The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The International Christmas Pudding
  9/27An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
  2/5A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
4. 13:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
5. 14:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—7. Loss
  7/10William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2, Episode 23
  The atmosphere is still tense at the Stables. At the Vicarage, Amy receives shocking news.
7. 14:30
  Winter Tales—Winter Tales - Series 1, The Friend of Man
  2/5Tired of London high-life, Pandora Bland sets out to win the man of her dreams.
8. 15:00
  John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 2
  2/2Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc's winter goodies, like Canada's ice hotel and a nativity play on a real farm.
10. 17:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
  2/6Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
11. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
  7/10In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
2. 18:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
  2/10Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The International Christmas Pudding
  9/27An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert.
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
  2/5A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
6. 20:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
7. 21:00
  Lynne Truss - Life Without George
  A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
8. 21:15
  Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
  The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Holyhead
  2/6Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
10. 22:30
  The Boosh—Jungle
  2/6Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy.
11. 23:00
  Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 6
  6/6Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's commissioning director and a maverick lord.
12. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Christmas Special 1993
  The family face repercussions from a child's innocent festive gift.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
  7/10In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
  2/10Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
  2/5A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
  2/8With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
5. 02:00
  Now Show Extra—19/12/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
6. 02:45
  Crème de la Crime—Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
7. 03:00
  John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 2
  2/2Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.
8. 04:00
  Lynne Truss - Life Without George
  A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
9. 04:15
  Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
  The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
10. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
  2/6Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.

Wednesday 21 December 2011