BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 16 December 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 1
  1/4Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract.
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  1/4The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Penelope Keith
  From Elgar to the Beatles, the Good Life and Manor Born star shares her castaway choices.
4. 01:30
  Crème de la Crime—Series 2, A Pyramid Scheme
  2/4Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the mysterious curse of a mummy.
5. 01:45
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—On Guard 2/2
  A small dog called Hector comes to dominate his mistress's life while her fiance is abroad
6. 02:00
  John Peel's Shed
  This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.
7. 02:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Annabel Meredith
  Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Scottish comedian.
8. 03:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way
  5/6Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show.
9. 03:30
  Johanna Spyri - Heidi
  A Swiss mountain girl must leave her grandfather to move to Frankfurt with her aunt.
10. 05:00
  Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Going for Gold
  4/5To what lengths is bespectacled 11-year-old George prepared to go, to win Tamsin's heart?
11. 05:30
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 1
  3/6With rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
2. 06:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
3. 07:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 5
  5/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
6. 08:30
  Celebrating Their Important Anniversary
  It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Can the internet be trusted? Victoria Coren puts this question to her guests.
8. 09:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Many Happy Returns
  1/6The sitcom formally known as 'Unnatural Acts' gets a new title - and a new arrival.
9. 10:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Secret Pilgrim, Episode 2
  The spymaster addresses new recruits, triggering memories of an eventful life.
10. 11:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—The Photograph
  1/5Middle age is taking a toll on Martin and friends. Is a healthier diet really the answer?
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Terry Jones, Shlomo, Una Stubbs, Fabien Riggall, Emma Freud, the Wave Pictures, Sumie
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
2. 12:30
  Celebrating Their Important Anniversary
  It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts.
3. 13:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
4. 13:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
5. 14:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 1. Survival Tips
  1/5Recipes and Christmas survival tips from the worst of pen friends Vera and Irene.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—The Kiddy and the Pork Chop
  26/30The impact on children of economic improvements in the second half of the 20th century.
7. 14:30
  Notwithstanding: Stories from an English Village—Mrs Griffiths and the Carol Singers
  1/5Tales of the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of a fictional Surrey village.
8. 14:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—1. Early Years
  1/5One of the UK's best-loved entertainers reads from his autobiography.
9. 15:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Secret Pilgrim, Episode 2
  The spymaster addresses new recruits, triggering memories of an eventful life.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—16/12/2013
  Mel presents some seasonal science with Dick and Dom's How Dangerous Is Your Christmas.
11. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
12. 17:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—1. Freezerville
  1/5One man survives a wild Antarctic storm. What is his chilling secret?
2. 18:30
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Grave News
  6/10MacLeod sees chilling photos of occult influence and fears for his family and friends.
3. 18:45
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 2, The Lady of the House of Love
  1/5By Angela Carter. A virginal English soldier finds himself in a deserted Romanian village.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/16A funny turn from the Round Table Knights, and a bona peek in Kenneth Horne's wardrobe.
5. 19:30
  Celebrating Their Important Anniversary
  It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts.
6. 20:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
7. 20:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
8. 21:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—The Photograph
  1/5Middle age is taking a toll on Martin and friends. Is a healthier diet really the answer?
9. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Terry Jones, Shlomo, Una Stubbs, Fabien Riggall, Emma Freud, the Wave Pictures, Sumie
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
10. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 5
  5/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.
11. 22:30
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Can the internet be trusted? Victoria Coren puts this question to her guests.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 9, Episode 6
  6/7Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
13. 23:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/8The Luton laureate muses on school puddings and asks his audience 'how long is your dog?'
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Late
1. 00:00
  Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—1. Freezerville
  1/5One man survives a wild Antarctic storm. What is his chilling secret?
2. 00:30
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Grave News
  6/10MacLeod sees chilling photos of occult influence and fears for his family and friends.
3. 00:45
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 2, The Lady of the House of Love
  1/5By Angela Carter. A virginal English soldier finds himself in a deserted Romanian village.
4. 01:00
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage
  2/6As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.
5. 01:30
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
6. 02:00
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Can the internet be trusted? Victoria Coren puts this question to her guests.
7. 02:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Many Happy Returns
  1/6The sitcom formally known as 'Unnatural Acts' gets a new title - and a new arrival.
8. 03:00
  The Complete Smiley—The Secret Pilgrim, Episode 2
  The spymaster addresses new recruits, triggering memories of an eventful life.
9. 04:00
  Roddy Doyle - Bullfighting—The Photograph
  1/5Middle age is taking a toll on Martin and friends. Is a healthier diet really the answer?
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Terry Jones, Shlomo, Una Stubbs, Fabien Riggall, Emma Freud, the Wave Pictures, Sumie
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—The Election
  2/6The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.
12. 05:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby.

Tuesday 17 December 2013