BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 10 December 2014

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—3. The Question of Loyalty
  3/6The discipline of HMS Sophie's crew is tested and found to be wanting.
2. 06:30
  Second City: Comedy Central—Episode 1
  1/2How a Chicago theatre project became arguably the world's most famous comedy club.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
4. 07:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Food
  2/4Paul finds out how his high street became dominated by Chinese and Indian restaurants.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Avoid Like the Plague the Burkiss Way
  7/7The Grim Reaper has arrived and he is keen to spread the Red Death.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/13Scary wannabes in Opportunity Flops, and a whodunit.
7. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
8. 09:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine face a barrage of interruptions.
9. 10:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 11:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 1
  1/10Escaping their captors, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin arrive in Canada.
11. 11:15
  Blunt Speaking
  Sir Anthony Blunt considers his life and the shame of his exposure.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Avoid Like the Plague the Burkiss Way
  7/7The Grim Reaper has arrived and he is keen to spread the Red Death.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/13Scary wannabes in Opportunity Flops, and a whodunit.
3. 13:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—3. The Question of Loyalty
  3/6The discipline of HMS Sophie's crew is tested and found to be wanting.
4. 13:30
  Second City: Comedy Central—Episode 1
  1/2How a Chicago theatre project became arguably the world's most famous comedy club.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 6
  6/8Adrian finds 'true lurv', gets a job in the catering trade and undergoes a makeover.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Retail
  8/10The history of shopping for the home from colonial imports to passions for European design
7. 14:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 13
  13/15As the day of the hanging arrives, Adam pays a visit.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 3
  3/5A feud between two neighbours ends tragically and threatens to bring down both families.
9. 15:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—03/07/2013
  Mel Giedroyc spins a yarn about the history of the hula hoop.(R)
11. 17:00
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
12. 17:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Wickedness
  Writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and Richard Morton Jack on the nature of good and evil.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Avoid Like the Plague the Burkiss Way
  7/7The Grim Reaper has arrived and he is keen to spread the Red Death.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/13Scary wannabes in Opportunity Flops, and a whodunit.
5. 20:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—3. The Question of Loyalty
  3/6The discipline of HMS Sophie's crew is tested and found to be wanting.
6. 20:30
  Second City: Comedy Central—Episode 1
  1/2How a Chicago theatre project became arguably the world's most famous comedy club.
7. 21:00
  Serial—Inconsistencies
  4/12Jay tells detectives what happened on 13 January, but his story soon changes.
8. 21:35
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Hadfield
  The astronaut inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', and passes on 'The Story'.
9. 21:45
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 3
  3/5Matthew Harvey examines an inventor's risks of debt - when does one give up?
10. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Food
  2/4Paul finds out how his high street became dominated by Chinese and Indian restaurants.
11. 22:30
  Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 4
  4/4Danny campaigns for bagpipes to be celebrated and tries to write a Winterval number one.
12. 23:00
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Marriage
  3/613th-century furniture sales and the hi-fi extremist.
13. 23:30
  The Skivers—Series 1, Britt Ekland
  5/5New age DIY, and Sinatra sings punk. With special guest Britt Ekland.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 6
  6/8Adrian finds 'true lurv', gets a job in the catering trade and undergoes a makeover.
2. 00:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Retail
  8/10The history of shopping for the home from colonial imports to passions for European design
3. 00:30
  George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 13
  13/15As the day of the hanging arrives, Adam pays a visit.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 3
  3/5A feud between two neighbours ends tragically and threatens to bring down both families.
5. 01:00
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Wickedness
  Writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and Richard Morton Jack on the nature of good and evil.
7. 02:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Master and Commander—3. The Question of Loyalty
  3/6The discipline of HMS Sophie's crew is tested and found to be wanting.
8. 02:30
  Second City: Comedy Central—Episode 1
  1/2How a Chicago theatre project became arguably the world's most famous comedy club.
9. 03:00
  Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846
  2/6What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?
10. 04:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 1
  1/10Escaping their captors, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin arrive in Canada.
11. 04:15
  Blunt Speaking
  Sir Anthony Blunt considers his life and the shame of his exposure.
12. 05:00
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
13. 05:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?

Thursday 11 December 2014