BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 30 December 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Lunar Effect—The Cycle
  1/5By John Connolly. A young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Tea
  11/30Thanks to the introduction of tea, even people who were not rich could afford to entertain
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 1
  1/10An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
4. 00:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—1. Childhood
  1/5The troubled childhood of Charles Dickens.
5. 01:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 14, Marcel Proust
  3/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is Marcel Proust.
6. 01:30
  A Good Read—Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett
  Marie and Charles on books by Steinbeck, Elizabeth Gaskell and Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
7. 02:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 2
  10/10The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
8. 02:30
  The Late Mrs Buggins
  Cooking wartime rations with a smile. Mabel Constanduros aka Grandma Buggins was a pioneer
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 1
  1/3Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
10. 04:00
  Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
  The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
11. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and stunning music from the Loose Ends studio
  Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and music from the Loose Ends studio.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Will a tribe of African pygmies endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?
13. 05:30
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  1/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—There's No Place Like Dome
  6/25Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger must find a way to escape from the planet of the Thargoids.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
2. 06:30
  Small Presses, Big Ideas
  Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
  1/6Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
  1/2As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
  5/6Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
6. 08:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
  1/2The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
8. 09:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 1
  1/4A wedding party en route to Exeter is delayed by a car on the rail track.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
  1/3By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
  1/2As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
  5/6Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
2. 12:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
3. 13:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
4. 13:30
  Small Presses, Big Ideas
  Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
5. 14:00
  The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
  2/5By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
  12/30The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
  2/10Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
8. 14:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
  2/5The early successes of Charles Dickens.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Rudyard Kipling, Lindyhopping and Big Toothy Smiles
  Mel blows out the birthday candles on behalf of Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cubs and Brownies Day Trip
  12/13Can the dear ladies survive a Brownies and Cubs seaside day trip?
12. 17:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
  1/6Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Throbbing Into Action
  7/25Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger escape from the Thargoids, but they unleash a deadly weapon.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
  1/2The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
2. 18:30
  The Tingle Factor—Joan Bakewell
  Broadcaster Joan Bakewell shares the music that makes her emotional.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
  5/6Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
4. 19:30
  Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
  10/13Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
5. 20:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
6. 20:30
  Small Presses, Big Ideas
  Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
7. 21:00
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
  1/3By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
  1/2As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
9. 22:00
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
  1/2As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
10. 22:30
  Flight of the Conchords—Tower of London
  1/6The Kiwi novelty music duo try to make it big in the English capital.
11. 23:00
  Scrooby Trevithick—Entrepreneur
  1/6Flawed wannabe Scrooby mis-spends his inheritance on the 'Fruit on a Pizza' company.
12. 23:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Hovering Chops
  1/6The arrival of a new butcher's shop causes strife in the traders' community.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
  2/5By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
2. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
  12/30The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
3. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
  2/10Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
4. 00:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
  2/5The early successes of Charles Dickens.
5. 01:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
  1/2The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
6. 01:30
  The Tingle Factor—Joan Bakewell
  Broadcaster Joan Bakewell shares the music that makes her emotional.
7. 02:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
8. 02:30
  Small Presses, Big Ideas
  Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
10. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
  1/3By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
11. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
  1/2As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
12. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cubs and Brownies Day Trip
  12/13Can the dear ladies survive a Brownies and Cubs seaside day trip?
13. 05:30
  Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
  1/6Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
14. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Throbbing Into Action
  7/25Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger escape from the Thargoids, but they unleash a deadly weapon.

Wednesday 31 December 2014