BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 December 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Episode 10
  10/10Adrian is suffering with depression. Maybe his old flame Pandora can lift his mood?
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Modernism
  2/10The modernist social experiment spawned the blocks of flats built in the early 1930s.
3. 00:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 7
  7/15Shocked Captain Arthur is forced to face the facts over Adam's feelings for Hetty.
4. 00:45
  Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 2
  2/5The playwright and diarist's 'last written words on the subject of myself'.
5. 01:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Roy Strong
  The historian talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Tchaikovsky.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
8. 02:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 2
  2/3Historian Bettany Hughes turns to archaeology to reveal what life was like in Byzantium.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, The Flight
  2/4In London, Clarissa begins to learn of the darker side of Lovelace's character.
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—Spry Old Character
  2/5An elderly blind man finds independence, but a trip to the fair gives pause for thought.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Moeran's Last Symphony
  The last dramatic weeks in the life of EJ Moeran, unsung genius of English composition.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Gymkhana
  8/13Can the dear ladies choose an appropriate guest of honour?
13. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
  2/4Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
2. 06:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football
  1/4Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
8. 09:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
  4/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
  3/4Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
10. 11:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
11. 11:15
  Nick Warburton - Beast
  A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
4. 13:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 1
  1/8Adrian grapples with newts in Newport Pagnell and an old rival's literary success.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Utility
  3/10Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
7. 14:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
  8/15Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
8. 14:45
  Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 3
  3/5The playwright turns to newspaper obituaries, wondering 'how many years did they manage?'.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
  3/4Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Goat Kings, Puffin Pianos and Desert Islands
  Mel Giedroyc encounters some piano-playing puffins and a town where the goat is king.
11. 17:00
  Life in London—Mr Lushington
  3/6Pierce Egan is behind with news of slums, a king's interiors and a dog-and-monkey fight.
12. 17:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Drugs
  Writers Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
  6/7Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
6. 20:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
7. 21:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
8. 21:15
  Nick Warburton - Beast
  A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
9. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football
  1/4Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
10. 22:30
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 3
  3/4How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team.
11. 23:00
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Biodiversity
  2/6A barrister's playlist sets the mood for his court summing-up.
12. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 1, Rodney Bewes
  4/5Fathers' Mastermind, and a new-style triathlon. With guest Rodney Bewes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 1
  1/8Adrian grapples with newts in Newport Pagnell and an old rival's literary success.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Utility
  3/10Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
3. 00:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
  8/15Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
4. 00:45
  Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 3
  3/5The playwright turns to newspaper obituaries, wondering 'how many years did they manage?'.
5. 01:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Drugs
  Writers Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.
7. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
8. 02:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
  3/4Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
10. 04:00
  Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
  3/5A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
11. 04:15
  Nick Warburton - Beast
  A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
12. 05:00
  Life in London—Mr Lushington
  3/6Pierce Egan is behind with news of slums, a king's interiors and a dog-and-monkey fight.
13. 05:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.

Thursday 4 December 2014