BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 December 2013

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales—The Man of Science
  2/5Jerome K Jerome's piquant story of a doctor being hunted from beyond the grave.
2. 00:15
  MR James—Ghost Stories, Lost Hearts
  2/5A young orphan is given a home by his elderly cousin. Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
3. 00:30
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 2. Elixir of Life
  2/2Kate's attempt to bring her new gene discovery into the public domain doesn't go to plan.
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer
  5/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.
5. 01:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
  2/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
6. 02:00
  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.
7. 02:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/8John invites poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey into his home.
8. 03:00
  Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room
  How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?
9. 04:00
  Roshi Fernando - Homesick—The Turtle
  2/5A fractured family finds solace in a newly hatched egg. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants.
10. 04:15
  Charles Dickens—The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain
  Charles Dickens's last Christmas story is a vivid account of a man tormented by his past.
11. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, In Custody
  2/8Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage.
12. 05:30
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
2. 06:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  3/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college.
3. 07:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6Clever sleuth Melcroft Dupont gets his comeuppance, but Inspector Chalker's on the case.
4. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door
  4/6An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.
5. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Polite Notice
  5/12Parking his car lands bungling barrister Roger in a jam.
6. 08:30
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
7. 09:00
  Aled Jones—Richard Briers
  4 Extra Debut. Richard Briers talks to Aled Jones about his life and career.
8. 09:55
  Prunella Scales Remembers Richard Briers
  Close friend and costar of Richard Briers, Prunella Scales talks about his life and career
9. 10:05
  Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job
  4/13The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job?
10. 10:30
  Christmas Briers
  Richard Briers' favourite comedy moments, including Jimmy Durante and The Goons.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Briers Family Remember Richard
  Richard Briers' widow Ann Davies and his daughters talk about the actor's life and career.
2. 12:15
  Drama on 4—Shelley Silas - Mr Jones Goes Driving
  Johnny loves his car, but old age is upon him. Will he be able to give it up?
3. 13:00
  Michael Chaplin on Richard Briers
  The creator of Radio 4's Two Pipe Problems remembers working with the late actor.
4. 13:10
  Drama on 4—Two Pipe Problems, The Case of the Missing Meerschaum
  2/2Retired thespians William and Sandy tackle the theft of a rather famous pipe.
5. 13:55
  Alan Bennett Remembers Richard Briers
  The playwright recalls working with the actor on his adaptation of The Wind in the Willows
6. 14:00
  Kenneth Grahame - The Wind in the Willows
  Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger's famous adventure dramatised and narrated by Alan Bennett.
7. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—25/12/2013
  The one food that's the taste of the festive season for Jamie Oliver.
8. 17:00
  Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch—Richard Briers
  4 Extra Debut. Michael Ball talks to Richard Briers about his life and career.
9. 17:30
  Briers and the Bard
  Sir Kenneth Branagh reflects on Richard Briers' Shakespearean roles, Malvolio and Polonius
10. 17:40
  Drama on 3—Vaclav Havel - Largo Desolato
  Can the dissident Leopold Nettles survive the attentions of the state? With Richard Briers
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Evening
1. 18:50
  Stephen Fry Remembers Richard Briers
  Stephen Fry talks about Richard Briers' skills as an interpreter of PG Wodehouse.
2. 19:00
  PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Florence Craye
  1/7Trapped in Steeple Bumpleigh, Bertie Wooster meets an old flame.
3. 19:30
  With Great Pleasure—Richard Briers
  Actor Richard Briers chooses some of his favourite performance pieces.
4. 19:55
  Ed Harris Remembers Richard Briers
  Dramatist Ed Harris talks about working with Richard Briers on The Moment You Feel It.
5. 20:05
  Drama on 4—Ed Harris - The Moment You Feel It
  Alf's memories come in flashes, returning him to his youth and his troubled marriage.
6. 20:50
  Briers on Hancock
  Richard Briers traces the life of Tony Hancock from triumph to tragedy. From 1984.
7. 21:20
  Heathcote Williams - Hancock's Last Half Hour
  Alone, far from home and his only audience by 1968 is press clippings and bottles of vodka
8. 22:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door
  4/6An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.
9. 22:30
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
10. 23:00
  Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 4, Lapland
  2/4Giles buys frozen food for his trip to Lapland, where he hunts for elf instead of elk.
11. 23:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
  The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales—John Charrington's Wedding
  3/5The master of fright shares a spine tingler about a wedding that is literally from hell.
2. 00:15
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
3. 00:30
  Brian Aldiss - Song of the Silencer
  Will the creation of the Ultimate Machine wreak havoc on the universe?
4. 01:00
  A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night
  6/13The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.
5. 01:30
  John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  3/13The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college.
6. 02:00
  Kenneth Grahame - The Wind in the Willows
  Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger's famous adventure dramatised and narrated by Alan Bennett.
7. 04:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Polite Notice
  5/12Parking his car lands bungling barrister Roger in a jam.
8. 04:30
  Doctor in the House—St Swithin's
  1/13Richard Gordon's misadventures of a student doctor. Starring Richard Briers.
9. 05:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job
  4/13The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job?
10. 05:30
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6Clever sleuth Melcroft Dupont gets his comeuppance, but Inspector Chalker's on the case.

Thursday 26 December 2013