BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 22 December 2011

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
  8/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 3. Sands of Kyros
  3/10After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once-benign force.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  3/5With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste
  3/8More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
5. 02:00
  Cabin Pressure—Cabin Pressure at Christmas
  It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
6. 02:30
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
7. 03:00
  Wynyard Browne - The Holly and the Ivy
  Norfolk 1947: a parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
8. 04:00
  Albert and the Liner by Keith Waterhouse
  A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary will be his for Christmas.
9. 04:15
  Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
  A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
10. 05:00
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—2. The Bank Loan
  Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans?
11. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/540 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
2. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
  4/8The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
3. 07:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
  3/6Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Boots
  When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
  3/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid.
7. 09:00
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
8. 09:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
9. 10:00
  Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
  All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
10. 11:00
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
  Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Boots
  When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
  3/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
4. 13:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
  4/8The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
5. 14:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow
  9/10Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2, Episode 24
  There may not be room at the inn for one person, and Daniel is on a spending spree.
7. 14:30
  Winter Tales—Winter Tales - Series 1, Cake
  4/5Jenny is a perfect example of modern womanhood, until she interviews a suffragette.
8. 15:00
  Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
  All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
9. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—22/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc jumps in for some wild swimming and checks out winter headgear for Russians.
10. 17:00
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
  2/7Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. From 1990.
11. 17:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
  9/10Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
2. 18:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
  4/10Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Boots
  When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
  3/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
6. 20:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
  4/8The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
7. 21:00
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
  Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
8. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
  3/6Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues.
10. 22:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Singapore
  5/5Spotting a monkey, the comedian is having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.
11. 23:00
  The Cheese Shop Presents ... The Butter Factor—The Brandy Butter Factor - Christmas Special
  A festive hamper of Saturnalia and scurrilous sketches..
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton
  4/5The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
  9/10Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
  4/10Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
  4/8The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
5. 02:00
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
6. 02:30
  The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
7. 03:00
  Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
  All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
8. 04:00
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
  Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
9. 04:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
10. 05:00
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
  2/7Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. From 1990.
11. 05:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
  4/6The spoof sleuth probes dastardly plotting over Queen Victoria.

Friday 23 December 2011