BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 19 December 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—My Sister Rosie
  4/5Bittersweet revelations as Adrian helps his sister come terms with her new condition.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Closet
  4/30The closet - a place for prayer, music and safety.
3. 00:30
  A House to Let—Episode 4
  4/5Trottle makes a disturbing discovery at the derelict house, in a locked room.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Higher Education
  4/5Brian applies for a Cambridge scholarship and embarks on a romance in Waltham Cross.
5. 01:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Scott of the Antarctic
  Author Beryl Bainbridge selects explorer Robert Falcon Scott as a hidden romantic.
7. 02:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 1
  3/10For his next lesson about the alien swarm, Mike Yates goes back in time to 1930s Cromer.
8. 02:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 1, Handel's Jephtha
  3/3George Frideric Handel's last major choral work found him tormented by failing sight.
9. 03:00
  John Mortimer - The Summer of a Dormouse
  Journalist Henry is visited by his elder self in this comedy of missed opportunities.
10. 04:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 7
  7/10Before Carlscrona, Aubrey and Maturin must make a detour with the Catalan troops.
11. 04:15
  Paul B Davies - Spy Nozy and the Poets
  Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 3, Seasonal Adjustment
  5/6Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria?
13. 05:30
  The Elephant Man—All Features Great and Small
  5/8Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
  4/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
2. 06:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
3. 07:00
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
4. 07:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
  The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
8. 09:30
  Big Jim and the Figaro Club—On the Line
  3/6Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.
9. 10:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
10. 11:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 8
  8/10A gale is blowing up in the mouth of the Channel when HMS Ariel sights a French frigate.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
  Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
  The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
  4/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
4. 13:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
5. 14:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—Pensioners
  5/5When Adrian meets Archie, his pensioner prejudice is seriously undermined.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Every Man's Home Is His Castle
  5/30Elaborate rituals of locking up at night protected the house from burglars.
7. 14:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Sausages for Tea
  5/5Having come down from Cambridge, Brian Thompson marries his sensible girlfriend.
9. 15:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Strictly Come Dancing dresses and Keep It in the Family
  Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to making the perfect frilly frock with the Strictly costumier.
11. 17:00
  After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
  6/8When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
12. 17:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Sir Terry Pratchett
  6/8Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Sir Terry Pratchett about the most significant books in his life
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
  12/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
  The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
  4/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
6. 20:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
7. 21:00
  Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—Cruise
  Sailing round the Mediterranean, a lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship.
8. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
  Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
9. 22:00
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
10. 22:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Meet a cheery bailiff - and an office induction with a twist...
11. 23:00
  Blue Jam—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Another audio cloud of darkly hilarious comedy from Chris Morris.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—Pensioners
  5/5When Adrian meets Archie, his pensioner prejudice is seriously undermined.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Every Man's Home Is His Castle
  5/30Elaborate rituals of locking up at night protected the house from burglars.
3. 00:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
4. 00:45
  Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Sausages for Tea
  5/5Having come down from Cambridge, Brian Thompson marries his sensible girlfriend.
5. 01:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
6. 01:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Sir Terry Pratchett
  6/8Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Sir Terry Pratchett about the most significant books in his life
7. 02:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
  4/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
8. 02:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
9. 03:00
  RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
  1/2A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
10. 04:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 8
  8/10A gale is blowing up in the mouth of the Channel when HMS Ariel sights a French frigate.
11. 04:15
  Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
  Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
12. 05:00
  After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
  6/8When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
13. 05:30
  Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
  2/4When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.

Saturday 20 December 2014