BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 9 December 2014

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 4
  4/8Adrian has a near-miss, but manages to lose his job and his psychotherapist in the process
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Country House
  6/10Laurence plots the rise of country house style in the 1970s and 1980s.
3. 00:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 11
  11/15In the darkness of her prison cell, preacher Dinah struggles for Hetty's soul.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 1
  1/5Local teenage boys see a job in the luxury hotels as a way out.
5. 01:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Peter Firth and Judith Palmer
  Peter and Judith discuss books by Rohinton Mistry, Cecil Lewis and John Banville.(R)
7. 02:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—1. The Question of Preferment
  1/6Captain Jack Aubrey awaits the verdict in his court martial for the loss of his ship.
8. 02:30
  Third Ear—Patrick O'Brian
  The novelist talks to Alan Judd about his work and his fascination with historical novels.
9. 03:00
  Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love
  2/2Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.
10. 04:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Little Death
  Haunted by war and vowing not to kill again, an ex-pilot is invited to shoot pigeons.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Sara Cox, Richard Curtis, Lee Mack, Josie Lawrence, Andrew O'Neill, Hiss Golden Messenger, Francesca Belmonte
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.
13. 05:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6The lifestyle show turns its attention to fame and entertaining.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—2. The Question of Seamanship
  2/6Jack tests the Sophie, and Stephen's romantic notions of naval life are tarnished.
2. 06:30
  The Perfect House
  Charlie Luxton celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio.
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws
  3/4Edith Black's poet lodger is back with his druid lover, and Sally is sorting again.
4. 07:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
  4/6Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, Tales of Men's Shirts
  2/6It is 1942, and Neddie Seagoon must stop the Germans' secret weapon.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 7
  7/9Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
8. 09:45
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846
  1/6A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?
10. 11:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Stag at Bay
  He is writing an article on marriage. She has retreated to her mother's.
11. 11:15
  Peter Tinniswood—I Always Take Long Walks
  Dame Judi Dench, playing the wife of a man addicted to cricket, shares private thoughts.
12. 11:50
  Ken Whitmore - Brown's Bull
  Mr Rosemount is not happy. But he has a plan to gain revenge on the man responsible.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, Tales of Men's Shirts
  2/6It is 1942, and Neddie Seagoon must stop the Germans' secret weapon.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
3. 13:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—2. The Question of Seamanship
  2/6Jack tests the Sophie, and Stephen's romantic notions of naval life are tarnished.
4. 13:30
  The Perfect House
  Charlie Luxton celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 5
  5/8Adrian 'enjoys' a Russian holiday, seeks accommodation and keeps in touch with Bianca.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Loft Living
  7/10The rise of lofts during the 80s created a change in expectations of what homes could be.
7. 14:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 12
  12/15Hetty confesses the full horror of her crime, but Dinah makes her own admission.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 2
  2/5A young teacher banks on education as a way out of the slums.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846
  1/6A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—02/07/2013
  Mel Giedroyc hears about the 'The Headless Lady' sideshow illusion.(R)
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Daily Rehearsals
  9/13A driving lesson sparks problems aplenty for the dear ladies.
12. 17:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws
  3/4Edith Black's poet lodger is back with his druid lover, and Sally is sorting again.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Clive Anderson's quiz with Mark Steel, John O'Farrell, Chris Addison and David Quantick.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
  The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, Tales of Men's Shirts
  2/6It is 1942, and Neddie Seagoon must stop the Germans' secret weapon.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—In General Practice
  8/13Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
5. 20:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—2. The Question of Seamanship
  2/6Jack tests the Sophie, and Stephen's romantic notions of naval life are tarnished.
6. 20:30
  The Perfect House
  Charlie Luxton celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio.
7. 21:00
  Serial—Leakin Park
  3/12Did the man who found Hae's body really just find her by accident?
8. 21:30
  The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
  Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
9. 21:45
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 2
  2/5Apart from creativity, great inventions call for patents and money.
10. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
  4/6Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
11. 22:30
  The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Appraisal day dawns at catalogue company Smile5, but only Sailesh has prepared for it.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—09/12/2014
  Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Adam Riches.
13. 23:00
  Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal
  2/4In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the influence of a holiday company.
14. 23:30
  Vent—Series 1, Switching Off
  4/6Comatose Ben's doctors bring in a psychiatrist, as he recalls his therapy from the past.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 5
  5/8Adrian 'enjoys' a Russian holiday, seeks accommodation and keeps in touch with Bianca.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Loft Living
  7/10The rise of lofts during the 80s created a change in expectations of what homes could be.
3. 00:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 12
  12/15Hetty confesses the full horror of her crime, but Dinah makes her own admission.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 2
  2/5A young teacher banks on education as a way out of the slums.
5. 01:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Clive Anderson's quiz with Mark Steel, John O'Farrell, Chris Addison and David Quantick.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
  The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
7. 02:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—2. The Question of Seamanship
  2/6Jack tests the Sophie, and Stephen's romantic notions of naval life are tarnished.
8. 02:30
  The Perfect House
  Charlie Luxton celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846
  1/6A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?
10. 04:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Stag at Bay
  He is writing an article on marriage. She has retreated to her mother's.
11. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—I Always Take Long Walks
  Dame Judi Dench, playing the wife of a man addicted to cricket, shares private thoughts.
12. 04:50
  Ken Whitmore - Brown's Bull
  Mr Rosemount is not happy. But he has a plan to gain revenge on the man responsible.
13. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Daily Rehearsals
  9/13A driving lesson sparks problems aplenty for the dear ladies.
14. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws
  3/4Edith Black's poet lodger is back with his druid lover, and Sally is sorting again.

Wednesday 10 December 2014