BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 December 2012

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
  The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
2. 00:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 1
  1/6Lister, Cat and Rimmer waste away in a computer fantasy. Can mechanoid Kryten rescue them?
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law
  Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong.
4. 01:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 1
  1/5The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent.
5. 01:45
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the German Dispatch-Box
  Can daring Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell intercept vital papers?
6. 02:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Jockey
  3/4The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be a jockey, with no ability whatsoever.
7. 02:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
8. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Letter Killeth
  6/6As events devastate Sue, Jude Fawley's life continues to unravel.
9. 04:00
  The Interview—The Nut House
  1/5A gunman walks into a vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Stewart Lee, Oona Chaplin, David Nobbs, Jane Treays, Kristina Train and Iko
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
12. 05:30
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
2. 06:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
3. 06:45
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture
  Thorpe Hazell investigates a disappearing wagon of valuable paintings from a train.
4. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?
5. 07:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous
  2/6Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent?
6. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
7. 08:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back
  5/10The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 4
  4/6Steve, Hugh and team are joined by special guests Angela Barnes and Pippa Evans.
9. 09:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
10. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 1
  1/3Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
11. 11:00
  The Interview—The Last Comeback
  2/5An aging diva is about to be interviewed by her occasional lover. But he's indisposed.
12. 11:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
2. 12:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back
  5/10The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
4. 13:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
5. 13:45
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture
  Thorpe Hazell investigates a disappearing wagon of valuable paintings from a train.
6. 14:00
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 2
  2/10Vic's second date with Ingrid doesn't go well. Is their romance doomed before it starts?
7. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/20Keith appears in court to hear his sentence for arson. Will he get off?
8. 14:30
  Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
  2/5Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
9. 14:45
  John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose—Episode 7
  7/10Georgy recounts a dread of Rasputin's betrayal and panic of almost losing his wife.
10. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 1
  1/3Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
11. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—04/12/2012
  Mel Giedroyc takes a look at bungee jumping and says Happy Birthday Ronnie Corbett.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience
  6/10Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.
13. 17:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Not Wanted on the Voyage
  The despotic Henrietta Forsythe, and her sway over her secretary and new husband.
2. 18:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 2
  2/6Holly and Talkie Toaster strike up a relationship and Rimmer's mind ruins it for everyone.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
4. 19:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back
  5/10The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
6. 20:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
7. 20:45
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture
  Thorpe Hazell investigates a disappearing wagon of valuable paintings from a train.
8. 21:00
  The Interview—The Last Comeback
  2/5An aging diva is about to be interviewed by her occasional lover. But he's indisposed.
9. 21:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
10. 22:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous
  2/6Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent?
11. 22:30
  Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, A Touch of the Whatsits
  6/6Woodhouse may have to face life alone. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Zoe Wanamaker.
12. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 5, Moral Leadership
  1/4With Hell is close to bursting, Satan ponders his entry policy.
13. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
  1/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Not Wanted on the Voyage
  The despotic Henrietta Forsythe, and her sway over her secretary and new husband.
2. 00:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 2
  2/6Holly and Talkie Toaster strike up a relationship and Rimmer's mind ruins it for everyone.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
  The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
4. 01:30
  Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
  2/5Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 4
  4/6Steve, Hugh and team are joined by special guests Angela Barnes and Pippa Evans.
6. 02:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.
7. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 1
  1/3Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
8. 04:00
  The Interview—The Last Comeback
  2/5An aging diva is about to be interviewed by her occasional lover. But he's indisposed.
9. 04:15
  Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
  Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
10. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience
  6/10Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.
11. 05:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

Wednesday 5 December 2012