BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 20 December 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 1. Vipers
  1/6After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers.
2. 06:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 4
  4/4Detectives Digger and Coffin have taken the gamble of their careers, but will it pay off?
3. 07:00
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid
  1/6Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.
4. 07:30
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The team are horrified that the media have been invited to Malcolm's citizenship ceremony.
5. 08:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Cricket, Lovely Cricket
  7/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe
6. 08:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
7. 09:00
  Unnatural Acts—Series 2, Monkey Business
  4/6The Hardy household visit a safari park with unexpected attractions.
8. 09:30
  Just a Minute—Series 61, From 08/08/2011
  1/8Nicholas Parsons welcomes Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock and Graham Norton.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 11:00
  Perspectives—futouristic.co.uk
  2/3By Christopher Priest. Replying to an email, Mr Frogle is sure nothing will be the same.
11. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Cricket, Lovely Cricket
  7/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe
2. 12:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
3. 13:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 1. Vipers
  1/6After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers.
4. 13:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 4
  4/4Detectives Digger and Coffin have taken the gamble of their careers, but will it pay off?
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
  4/5Daughter Karen mediates after her mum Vera and Irene's vitriolic falling out.
6. 14:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/20Clive makes a suggestion while making himself at home at Donna's place.
7. 14:30
  And June Whitfield—4. Beryl Cuttlebunt
  4/5The much-loved actress remembers the challenges of working with Tony Hancock.
8. 14:45
  Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 9
  9/10Willie recovers from his trauma in London, but can he stay with Tom? David Brierley reads.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—20/12/2012
  The next part of The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Glittering Storm.
11. 17:00
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Is There a Father Christmas?
  3/8Mr Sims is elected to coordinate school festivities, but he doesn't spot the 'banana skin'
12. 17:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid
  1/6Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Spaceship II—4. Sick
  4/5The crew contracts a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.
2. 18:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
3. 19:00
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Cricket, Lovely Cricket
  7/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe
4. 19:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
  'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
5. 20:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 1. Vipers
  1/6After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers.
6. 20:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 4
  4/4Detectives Digger and Coffin have taken the gamble of their careers, but will it pay off?
7. 21:00
  Perspectives—futouristic.co.uk
  2/3By Christopher Priest. Replying to an email, Mr Frogle is sure nothing will be the same.
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
9. 22:00
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6The team are horrified that the media have been invited to Malcolm's citizenship ceremony.
10. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Patience
  2/6Mark takes a breath to examine the virtue of holding your horses.
11. 23:00
  The Atkinson People—George Dupont
  3/4The French philosopher remains an enigma, despite an exhaustive biography.
12. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 1, Gold Card
  1/4No morals and little brain. John Weak is an aggressive marketing director.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—4. Sick
  4/5The crew contracts a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
  4/6The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 1. Vipers
  1/6After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers.
4. 01:30
  Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 4
  4/4Detectives Digger and Coffin have taken the gamble of their careers, but will it pay off?
5. 02:00
  Unnatural Acts—Series 2, Monkey Business
  4/6The Hardy household visit a safari park with unexpected attractions.
6. 02:30
  Just a Minute—Series 61, From 08/08/2011
  1/8Nicholas Parsons welcomes Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock and Graham Norton.
7. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
8. 04:00
  Perspectives—futouristic.co.uk
  2/3By Christopher Priest. Replying to an email, Mr Frogle is sure nothing will be the same.
9. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Time of Deep Affliction
  2/3Lecky's pursuit of a butcher's daughter threatens his scholarship chances.
10. 05:00
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Is There a Father Christmas?
  3/8Mr Sims is elected to coordinate school festivities, but he doesn't spot the 'banana skin'
11. 05:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid
  1/6Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.

Friday 21 December 2012