BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 22 December 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, A Day At The Dentist's
  11/12Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge on an unsuspecting patient?
2. 00:30
  Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—2. The Deal
  2/2The ghoulish Vanderhausen seals his deal with Rose's uncle and takes her away.
3. 01:00
  Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Christmas Compilation
  10/32Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
4. 02:00
  Roddy Doyle - The Snapper, Omnibus
  Sharon has a shocking announcement that is about to rock the Rabbitte household.
5. 03:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, Tempus Fugit
  1/6The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder.
6. 04:00
  Caryl Churchill - Top Girls
  Marlene celebrates her promotion with a dinner for five remarkable women, all long dead.
7. 05:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
  3/6A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat (Omnibus)
  Vera and Irene send each other Christmas survival tips and endure family drama.
2. 07:15
  Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
  Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
3. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Alf Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
  1/6After Gerry takes a tumble, Arthur steps in to run the cafe. Is he a culinary natural?
4. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
5. 08:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
  4/20The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
6. 09:00
  Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
  5/5When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
7. 09:30
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
  4/6Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.
8. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
  From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
9. 10:45
  Charles Dickens—The Signalman
  The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
10. 11:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
11. 11:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
  Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat (Omnibus)
  Vera and Irene send each other Christmas survival tips and endure family drama.
2. 13:15
  Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
  Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
3. 13:30
  JM Barrie - The Little White Bird
  A young boy becomes the 'son' a retired bachelor never had.
4. 15:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
5. 15:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
  4/20The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
6. 16:00
  Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—22/12/2013
  Mel Giedroyc meets the farmer who turned his cow's mooing into a best-selling ringtone.
7. 17:00
  Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
  5/5When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
8. 17:30
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
  4/6Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 18:30
  A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
  2/4Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
3. 19:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
4. 19:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
  Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
5. 20:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
6. 20:30
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
  4/20The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
  From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
8. 21:45
  Charles Dickens—The Signalman
  The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Alf Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
  1/6After Gerry takes a tumble, Arthur steps in to run the cafe. Is he a culinary natural?
10. 22:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap
  3/6Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.
11. 23:00
  King Cutler—King Cutler II
  2/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
12. 23:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Can Walter find a suitably diplomatic staff member to curate an exhibition in Europe?
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Laxian Key—Episode 2
  2/4London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
2. 00:30
  A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
  2/4Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
  From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
4. 01:45
  Charles Dickens—The Signalman
  The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
5. 02:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
6. 02:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
  Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
7. 03:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
  2/13The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
8. 03:30
  JM Barrie - The Little White Bird
  A young boy becomes the 'son' a retired bachelor never had.
9. 05:00
  Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
  5/5When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
10. 05:30
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
  4/6Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.

Monday 23 December 2013