BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 December 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—2. Manhood
  2/5Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
  2/6Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo
  5/6Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment.
4. 01:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 2
  2/4Detectives Grave Digger and Coffin Ed chase the masterminds behind the missing money.
5. 02:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
6. 02:30
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 6
  6/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Rory Bremner and Jon Glover.
7. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Dingley Dell
  2/8A drunken night at the pub results in an unfortunate case of mistaken identity.
8. 04:00
  Sana Krasikov - One More Year—Companion
  2/3Ilona Siegal left conflict-riven Georgia in the hopes of a brighter future in America.
9. 04:15
  Robin Baker - Elephant and Castle
  As Ian rows with Kate on his 35th birthday, flashbacks reveal how they met 9 months before
10. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
  8/10Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
11. 05:30
  Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Farewell to Fun
  1/2Poems include Monday Morning Mail and Hats, introduced by Janie Hampton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
2. 06:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
  3/4Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
3. 07:00
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Handsworth
  3/6Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
  13/14The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/14Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
7. 09:00
  Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
  4/6Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
8. 09:30
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
  1/6Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
  3/8There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
10. 11:00
  Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
  3/3Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
11. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
  13/14The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/14Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
4. 13:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
  3/4Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
  3/5There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The State in Miniature
  3/30The home as a microcosm of social order.
7. 14:30
  And June Whitfield—3. Carry On
  3/5June Whitfield recounts her encounters with Kenneth Williams and Peter Sellers.
8. 14:45
  Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 8
  8/10With no news of Willie - Tom heads to London and gets a shock. Read by David Brierley.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
  3/8There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—19/12/2012
  Emma Thompson shares her Inheritance Tracks, and we make the perfect Christmas pudding.
11. 17:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
  2/6Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
12. 17:30
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Spaceship II—3. Rude
  3/5The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell.
2. 18:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
  13/14The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/14Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
6. 20:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
  3/4Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
7. 21:00
  Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
  3/3Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Handsworth
  3/6Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.
10. 22:30
  Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
  1/4The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
11. 22:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 2
  2/5Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth.
12. 23:00
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death
  2/4The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
13. 23:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Happy New Year
  1/4The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—3. Rude
  3/5The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
  3/6Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
  6/6Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
4. 01:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
  3/4Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
  4/6Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
6. 02:30
  Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
  1/6Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
7. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
  3/8There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
8. 04:00
  Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
  3/3Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
9. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
10. 05:00
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
  2/6Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
11. 05:30
  One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
  3/4The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.

Thursday 20 December 2012