BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 15 December 2012

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—When Vila Met Gan
  Liberator stalwarts Vila and Gan recall how their odyssey began - in exotic Croydon.
2. 00:30
  Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Last Chance
  4/4Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
  3/6Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
4. 01:30
  Agatha Christie—In a Glass Darkly
  A jealous lover is haunted by a fellow pilot's death and a vision of murder.
5. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Restitution
  2/6Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club.
6. 02:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'.
7. 03:00
  Charlotte Bronte - Villette—Monsieur Paul
  3/3Lucy's standing in society rapidly improves, but will love be the answer?
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Fule's Gold
  5/5After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.
9. 04:15
  Alan Plater - The Gallery
  A new Tyneside art gallery's opening night is thrown into jeopardy by well-meaning staff.
10. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells, Patricia Routledge.
11. 05:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Love's Labours
  8/8As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves
  Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.
2. 07:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
3. 08:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/28From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.
4. 09:00
  Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy
  Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Little Grudges Omnibus
  Comedy inspired by Radio 4 listeners. Stars Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon.
2. 13:15
  Petrella—Series 1, Myth of Return
  2/4The south London sleuth gets embroiled in a ruthless smuggling racket on the Kent marshes.
3. 14:00
  Take It From Here—From 31/12/1953
  A butler's 'upstairs' wrangles and Eth finally gets a ring on her finger in 'The Glums'.
4. 14:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 1
  3/7All about 'things' and spoofing Just a Minute.
5. 15:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/28From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.
6. 16:00
  Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves
  Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.
7. 17:30
  Nick Mohammed in Bits—Lila
  2/5A new term, and second-year student Lila is going to teach the freshers all she knows.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bradbury 13—There Was an Old Woman
  Five men with a wicker basket arrive at Tildy's house, but not to do her shopping.
2. 18:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
  4/5One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
3. 19:00
  Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy
  Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.
4. 22:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
5. 22:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, First I Was a Nurse Then I Became a Roofer
  4/6The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment.
6. 23:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—2. Danger
  2/4Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers, when ex-fiance Greg wants her back
7. 23:30
  Kenneth Noye - A Killer on the Run—Episode 6
  6/6With Noye in their sights, the police embark on a scheme to capture him in Spain.
8. 23:45
  Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil—Episode 6
  6/6Liebermann is desperate to save the next victim but the man at his house arouses suspicion
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Late
1. 00:00
  Bradbury 13—There Was an Old Woman
  Five men with a wicker basket arrive at Tildy's house, but not to do her shopping.
2. 00:30
  Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
  4/5One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/28From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.
4. 02:00
  Little Grudges Omnibus
  Comedy inspired by Radio 4 listeners. Stars Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon.
5. 03:15
  Petrella—Series 1, Myth of Return
  2/4The south London sleuth gets embroiled in a ruthless smuggling racket on the Kent marshes.
6. 04:00
  Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves
  Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.
7. 05:30
  Nick Mohammed in Bits—Lila
  2/5A new term, and second-year student Lila is going to teach the freshers all she knows.

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