BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 December 2012

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
  2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
2. 06:30
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
3. 07:00
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
4. 07:30
  What's So Funny?—21/12/2012
  Ed Byrne and guests preview the best Christmas comedy.
5. 08:00
  The Embassy Lark—National Grumpshog Week
  HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations. Stars Derek Francis
6. 08:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
7. 09:00
  Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover
  3/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
8. 09:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Divorced Doug and Molly find themselves trying again. Stars Robin Weaver.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
  5/8Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 10:55
  Christmas Diaries—Joseph
  1/5Joseph has a dilemma, and makes a decision. With Adam Nagaitis.
11. 11:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
12. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Embassy Lark—National Grumpshog Week
  HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations. Stars Derek Francis
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
3. 13:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
  2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
4. 13:30
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 5
  5/5Irene discovers her daughter-in-law's awful secret plan, while Vera's future looks bleak.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Closet
  4/30The closet - a place for prayer, music and safety.
7. 14:30
  And June Whitfield—5. Ab Fab
  5/5Making the News Huddlines and life gets Absolutely Fabulous!
8. 14:45
  Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 10
  10/10Willie gets news of his mother, as his future life is finally resolved.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
  5/8Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—21/12/2012
  We make the perfect Christmas cake and celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'The Snowman'.
11. 17:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, June Whitfield and Joan Sims. From December 1994
12. 17:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Spaceship II—5. The End
  5/5The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe.
2. 18:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
3. 19:00
  The Embassy Lark—National Grumpshog Week
  HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations. Stars Derek Francis
4. 19:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
  4/7The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
5. 20:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
  2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
6. 20:30
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
7. 20:55
  Christmas Diaries—Joseph
  1/5Joseph has a dilemma, and makes a decision. With Adam Nagaitis.
8. 21:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
9. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
10. 22:00
  What's So Funny?—21/12/2012
  Ed Byrne and guests preview the best Christmas comedy.
11. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.
12. 23:00
  Tales from the Tower—One Good Turn
  4/4Caretaker Bob spies on one of Blackpool's top cabaret acts struggling along the pier.
13. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6The sketch show team tackle an odd disease - and a legal Aladdin.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spaceship II—5. The End
  5/5The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe.
2. 00:30
  Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
  5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
3. 01:00
  Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
  2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
4. 01:30
  Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
  Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
5. 02:00
  Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover
  3/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
6. 02:30
  Snap—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Divorced Doug and Molly find themselves trying again. Stars Robin Weaver.
7. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
  5/8Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
8. 04:00
  Perspectives—Attendance
  3/3By Elizabeth Reeder. A man makes a life-changing decision as his lover tends to a relative
9. 04:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—A Catalogue of Disasters
  3/3Set-backs and surprises unite the family, making Lecky the hero of the hour.
10. 05:00
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6With Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, June Whitfield and Joan Sims. From December 1994
11. 05:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/618th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens

Saturday 22 December 2012