BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 25 December 2014

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole at Christmas—Mole on Lifestyle
  3/3Adrian reveals all about his way of life, including socks, soaps, kissing and parents.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Kitchen Physic
  8/30Historian Amanda reveals housewives were once expected to concoct cure-all medicines.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
  3/5There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar.
4. 00:45
  Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 3
  3/5Jeremy Seal tracks the 11th-century European battles for the bones of Saint Nicholas.
5. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
  2/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
6. 01:30
  Off the Page—Nostalgia
  Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.
7. 02:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
  7/10In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
8. 02:30
  Crib City
  Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
9. 03:00
  WM Thackeray - The Rose and the Ring—Episode 2
  2/2Countess Gruddanuff and Fairy Blackstick make plans for the four royal young lovers.
10. 04:00
  James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—A Peacock in Sulphur
  1/3Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him?
11. 04:15
  PL Travers - The Fox at the Manger
  When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
12. 05:00
  Life in London—An End to Life in London
  6/6Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
13. 05:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
  3/25Inside the strange vessel, Kremmen and Carla embark on a mystery trip with Dr Gitfinger.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
  8/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
2. 06:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
3. 07:00
  The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
  6/8Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
4. 07:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Robert Newman
  4/6Robert Newman's diaries reveal him going to a CND rally and falling in love on the bus.
5. 08:00
  Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
  Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
6. 08:30
  Sid and Dora
  Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
8. 09:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
9. 10:00
  Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
  How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
10. 11:00
  James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
  2/3A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
  Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
2. 12:30
  Sid and Dora
  Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
  8/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
4. 13:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
5. 14:00
  Mole Cooks His Goose by Sue Townsend
  Adrian takes charge of cooking the festive lunch
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Ornamenting the Home
  9/30Sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
7. 14:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
  4/5Daughter Karen mediates after her mum Vera and Irene's vitriolic falling out.
8. 14:45
  Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 4
  4/5Jeremy Seal tracks Saint Nicholas to Amsterdam where he becomes Sinterklaas.
9. 15:00
  Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
  How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Lemurs in Edinburgh Zoo, WWI Christmas Truce
  Mel Giedroyc celebrates Christmas with a visit to Edinburgh Zoo.
11. 17:00
  No Commitments—Series 3, A Man Who Cares
  6/6Victoria fumes jealously as Charlotte proudly parades her new lover.
12. 17:30
  The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
  6/8Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Crashing at the Thargoids'
  4/25Crash landing on the mystery planet, Kremmen and his crew meet their horrible hosts.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Rachmaninov
  Conductor Leonard Slatkin proposes composer Sergei Rachmaninov for great life status.
3. 19:00
  Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
  Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
4. 19:30
  Sid and Dora
  Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
  8/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
6. 20:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
7. 21:00
  James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
  2/3A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
8. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
9. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Robert Newman
  4/6Robert Newman's diaries reveal him going to a CND rally and falling in love on the bus.
10. 22:30
  The Shuttleworths—Shuttleworth Showtime
  Christmas party time in Sheffield for John Shuttleworth. With Jo Brand and Bonnie Tyler.
11. 23:30
  Pleased to Meet You—A Very Dora Christmas, 1. Putting the 'X' into Xmas
  1/2Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Mole Cooks His Goose by Sue Townsend
  Adrian takes charge of cooking the festive lunch
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Ornamenting the Home
  9/30Sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
3. 00:30
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
  4/5Daughter Karen mediates after her mum Vera and Irene's vitriolic falling out.
4. 00:45
  Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 4
  4/5Jeremy Seal tracks Saint Nicholas to Amsterdam where he becomes Sinterklaas.
5. 01:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
6. 01:30
  Great Lives—Rachmaninov
  Conductor Leonard Slatkin proposes composer Sergei Rachmaninov for great life status.
7. 02:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
  8/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
8. 02:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
9. 03:00
  Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
  How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
10. 04:00
  James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
  2/3A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
11. 04:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
12. 05:00
  No Commitments—Series 3, A Man Who Cares
  6/6Victoria fumes jealously as Charlotte proudly parades her new lover.
13. 05:30
  The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
  6/8Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Crashing at the Thargoids'
  4/25Crash landing on the mystery planet, Kremmen and his crew meet their horrible hosts.

Friday 26 December 2014