BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 31 December 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—The Pyramids of Mars, Episode 5
  5/6His plan foiled, the Doctor transports to Egypt to confront his enemy.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 10. Earthfall
  10/10The crew locate an earth-like planet, but the Angels are not beaten yet.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 2. Lord Peter Is Called In
  2/8The elegant amateur sleuth probes the link from the body to the unsolved jewel theft.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Conrad Case, 2. Concerning Elliot France
  2/8The smooth detective's car is forced into a Bavarian ditch and a helpful driver stops.
5. 02:00
  Instant Sunshine—Reasonably Together Again
  The quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis entertain
6. 02:30
  We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick
7. 03:00
  The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—Episode 3
  3/3The White Witch wants Edmund killed, just as Aslan's rescue party arrives.
8. 03:50
  Inheritance Books—Patrick Ness
  Patrick Ness on Richard Scarry's 'Storybook Dictionary' and 'Life: An Exploded Diagram'.
9. 04:00
  Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales—The Monkey's Paw
  5/5The master of terror shares the classic tale of a sinister talisman sparking untold horror
10. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - Interviews
  A year in the life of three schoolchildren seen through the eyes of their parents.
11. 05:00
  Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—1. Richard E Grant
  1/6The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant
12. 05:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event
  1/6The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mystery of Charles Dickens
  Simon Callow brings Charles Dickens to life with a host of his colourful characters.
2. 07:30
  The Real Jimmy Savile
  Martin Kelner presents the life of an extraordinary man who was famous for being himself.
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
  11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
4. 09:00
  Comedy Controller—Steve Punt
  Comedian, writer and star of 'The Now Show', Steve Punt makes his comedy choices
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Possession - Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/3Roland retraces the steps of Ash and LaMotte, and the Professor wants the letters.
2. 13:15
  McLevy—Series 1, 2. The Trophy Club
  2/4The Edinburgh detective bends the rules with bitter consequences.
3. 14:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—31/12/2011
  The cast defies the BBC hierarchy to surreptitiously stage a pantomime. Stars John Cleese.
4. 14:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Hogmanay Special
  James Naughtie joins Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden for a New Year's Eve celebration.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
  11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
6. 16:00
  The Mystery of Charles Dickens
  Simon Callow brings Charles Dickens to life with a host of his colourful characters.
7. 17:30
  The Real Jimmy Savile
  Martin Kelner presents the life of an extraordinary man who was famous for being himself.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Point of No Return
  On the eve of a tense election, Major Travis is given an unexpected assignment.
2. 18:30
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—1. Escape
  1/3James Follett's first radio drama explores dissention and danger in a repressive state.
3. 19:00
  Comedy Controller—Steve Punt
  Comedian, writer and star of 'The Now Show', Steve Punt makes his comedy choices
4. 22:00
  4 at the Store—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Simon Bligh hosts the stand-up with Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.
5. 22:30
  Crème de la Crime—Carrion up the Jungle
  Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a dastardly case of felony afloat.
6. 22:45
  Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—The Hatching
  4/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
7. 23:00
  The Comedy Club Interviews—31/12/2011
  Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
8. 23:10
  Newsjack—Review of the Year 2011
  Let Justin Edwards take you by the hand and lead you through the best bits of Newsjack.
9. 23:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—31/12/2011
  Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Point of No Return
  On the eve of a tense election, Major Travis is given an unexpected assignment.
2. 00:30
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—1. Escape
  1/3James Follett's first radio drama explores dissention and danger in a repressive state.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
  11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
4. 02:00
  Possession - Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/3Roland retraces the steps of Ash and LaMotte, and the Professor wants the letters.
5. 03:15
  McLevy—Series 1, 2. The Trophy Club
  2/4The Edinburgh detective bends the rules with bitter consequences.
6. 04:00
  The Mystery of Charles Dickens
  Simon Callow brings Charles Dickens to life with a host of his colourful characters.
7. 05:30
  What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 13
  Ed Byrne is joined by Les Dennis and Christopher Biggins to toast the tradition of panto.

Sunday 1 January 2012