BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 23 December 2013

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
2. 06:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
3. 07:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6
  6/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
6. 08:30
  Computerising
  Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge.
7. 09:00
  2525—Episode 1
  1/6The sketch show that reveals what life will be like in 2525.
8. 09:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Surprise Surprise
  2/6Bored Kitty's surprise birthday party exceeds everyone's expectations.
9. 10:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 11:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Clangers
  1/5A young girl's first day at nursery school. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, David Quantick, Orla Brady
  Clive Anderson 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 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
2. 12:30
  Computerising
  Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge.
3. 13:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
4. 13:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
5. 14:00
  Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves—1. The Return
  1/5Back in Cornwall after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past.
6. 14:15
  Puzzling Passions—Puzzles of Space
  1/5Marcel Berlins explores the significance of mazes as iconography and pastime.
7. 14:30
  Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther—1. Mrs Miniver Comes Home / 2. On Hampstead Heath
  1/5First appearing in The Times in 1937, the engaging stories of an English housewife.
8. 14:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
  1/5How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
9. 15:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—23/12/2013
  It's the end of the 1000-Mile Husky Race and Mel Giedroyc cooks the perfect Christmas cake
11. 17:00
  The World As We Know It—Babytalk
  3/6The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race.
12. 17:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales—The Black Cat
  1/5Black cats loom large in Edgar Allan Poe's story of revenge, read by the horror master.
2. 18:15
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Canon Alberic's Scrapbook
  1/5A collector finds a priceless ancient book. But something evil lies within its pages.
3. 18:30
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  1/2A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/16Douglas Smith is taken for a spin, and Julian and Sandy sign up a bona new male model.
5. 19:30
  Computerising
  Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge.
6. 20:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
7. 20:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
8. 21:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Clangers
  1/5A young girl's first day at nursery school. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain.
9. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, David Quantick, Orla Brady
  Clive Anderson 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 6
  6/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.
11. 22:30
  2525—Episode 1
  1/6The sketch show that reveals what life will be like in 2525.
12. 23:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 9, Episode 7
  7/7Featuring 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 7
  7/8John invites poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey into his home.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales—The Black Cat
  1/5Black cats loom large in Edgar Allan Poe's story of revenge, read by the horror master.
2. 00:15
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Canon Alberic's Scrapbook
  1/5A collector finds a priceless ancient book. But something evil lies within its pages.
3. 00:30
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  1/2A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
  2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
5. 01:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
  1/13The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
6. 02:00
  2525—Episode 1
  1/6The sketch show that reveals what life will be like in 2525.
7. 02:30
  At Home With the Hardys—Surprise Surprise
  2/6Bored Kitty's surprise birthday party exceeds everyone's expectations.
8. 03:00
  Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
  2/2Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
9. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Clangers
  1/5A young girl's first day at nursery school. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain.
10. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, David Quantick, Orla Brady
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 05:00
  The World As We Know It—Babytalk
  3/6The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race.
12. 05:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?

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