BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 December 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Blood and Earth
  Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and discover the secret history of her people.
2. 00:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 6
  6/6Rimmer and Cat mount a rescue mission. Could a black hole answer all their problems?
3. 01:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
4. 01:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
5. 02:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Mayor of London
  4/4The comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever.
6. 02:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success?
7. 03:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Faith and Hope Go Shopping
  1/5Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
  Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front.
10. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard!
  6/6There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise.
11. 05:30
  Second Holmes—4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
  4/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's
  4/4The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies.
2. 06:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
3. 07:00
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Lack of Moral Fibre
  6/6Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?
4. 07:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
  3/6Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gently Benevolent.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
6. 08:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 3
  3/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Jimmy Mulville and Nonny Williams.
9. 10:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
  2/2The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Last Train to Dog Town
  2/5Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story.
11. 11:15
  John Graham - Resting
  Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
2. 12:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
3. 13:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's
  4/4The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies.
4. 13:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
5. 14:00
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 7
  7/10Big decisions and mixed emotions for Vic and Ingrid, and their respective parents.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/20Keith is having a very tough time inside. Meanwhile Tracy and Donna have money problems.
7. 14:30
  Roy Hudd's Tales from the Lodge Room—London By the Sea
  2/5The comedian shares tales of legendary comedian 'cheeky chappie' Max Miller.
8. 14:45
  Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 2
  2/10A disturbing letter from the young evacuee's mother causes concern.
9. 15:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
  2/2The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—11/12/2012
  Mel Giedroyc introduces the next episode of 'The Earth Giant' by Melvin Burgess.
11. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting
  7/10Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.
12. 17:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Lack of Moral Fibre
  6/6Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Flag and Flame
  Merrin faces a bleak future when her twin Cally is sent on a one-way mission.
2. 18:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  5/17Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
4. 19:30
  J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers
  6/10The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.
5. 20:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's
  4/4The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies.
6. 20:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Last Train to Dog Town
  2/5Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story.
8. 21:15
  John Graham - Resting
  Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
9. 22:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits
  3/6Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gently Benevolent.
10. 22:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Back at the Cyber Pass cafe, Chantal's biological clock is ticking, so the hunt is on.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 5, The Crusade
  2/4Satan starts a quest to improve mankind by infiltrating the world's great religions.
12. 23:30
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 2
  2/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Flag and Flame
  Merrin faces a bleak future when her twin Cally is sent on a one-way mission.
2. 00:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
  1/4Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
3. 01:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's
  4/4The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies.
4. 01:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—A Solicitor's Diary
  2/3The cleric continues to investigate the solicitor's death with the help of new evidence.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
6. 02:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 3
  3/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Jimmy Mulville and Nonny Williams.
7. 03:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
  2/2The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Last Train to Dog Town
  2/5Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story.
9. 04:15
  John Graham - Resting
  Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
10. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting
  7/10Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.
11. 05:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Lack of Moral Fibre
  6/6Christmas is coming and Ben is getting fat, but will dieting with Helen raise his spirits?

Wednesday 12 December 2012