BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 20 December 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
  Ancient runes spark a geologist's exploration of an impossible realm.
2. 07:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 2, Baroness Mary Warnock
  6/6The philosopher heads back to her Winchester birthplace, home to her single mother of five
3. 08:00
  Kenny Everett - Here's Kenny
  Old friends help Mark Paytress delve into the life of a true radio pioneer.
4. 09:00
  Barry Cryer's Christmas Selection Box—Episode 1
  1/2Get festive with Round the Horne, The Goon Show, Hinge and Bracket and more!
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Girl—Series 1 Omnibus
  How would you cope if your child was born into the wrong body?
2. 13:15
  The Lady Detectives—Mr Bovey's Unexpected Will
  2/4Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold.
3. 14:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
4. 14:30
  Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
  Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
5. 15:00
  Kenny Everett - Here's Kenny
  Old friends help Mark Paytress delve into the life of a true radio pioneer.
6. 16:00
  Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
  Ancient runes spark a geologist's exploration of an impossible realm.
7. 17:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  MR James—The Hex
  Embroiled in a controversy with a black magic charlatan, Montague gets an apology. Sort of
2. 18:55
  The Scarifyers—Mr Crowley's Christmas
  It's 24 December 1937, and the world's foremost satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread
3. 19:00
  Barry Cryer's Christmas Selection Box—Episode 1
  1/2Get festive with Round the Horne, The Goon Show, Hinge and Bracket and more!
4. 22:00
  Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 1
  1/6Comedy from Rhod Gilbert, with Wilson Dixon, Sarah Millican and Scouting for Girls.
5. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/12/2014
  Arthur Smith chats again to James Acaster.
6. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Ludwig van Beethoven
  1/6The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the influential German composer.
7. 23:30
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Astronomy for Dummies
  1/4Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning.
8. 23:45
  Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Faye fancies a day under her duvet, but perhaps it would be more peaceful at the office?
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Late
1. 00:00
  MR James—The Hex
  Embroiled in a controversy with a black magic charlatan, Montague gets an apology. Sort of
2. 00:55
  The Scarifyers—Mr Crowley's Christmas
  It's 24 December 1937, and the world's foremost satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread
3. 01:00
  Kenny Everett - Here's Kenny
  Old friends help Mark Paytress delve into the life of a true radio pioneer.
4. 02:00
  Just a Girl—Series 1 Omnibus
  How would you cope if your child was born into the wrong body?
5. 03:15
  The Lady Detectives—Mr Bovey's Unexpected Will
  2/4Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold.
6. 04:00
  Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
  Ancient runes spark a geologist's exploration of an impossible realm.
7. 05:30
  The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.

Sunday 21 December 2014