BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 31 December 2014

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
2. 06:30
  The King of the Swingers
  The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
4. 07:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
  2/2As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
5. 08:00
  Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
  It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
  9/13The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  1/6Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
8. 09:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit?
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
  3/3After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
10. 11:00
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
  2/3By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
  2/2Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
  It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
  9/13The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
3. 13:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
4. 13:30
  The King of the Swingers
  The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
5. 14:00
  The Lunar Effect—She Often Walked at Night
  3/5By Lilian Pizzichini. Under a full moon, three friends meet in a strange exotic bar.
6. 14:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
  13/30The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
7. 14:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 3
  3/10George Darrow arrives at Givre in his pursuit of Anna, but they are soon quibbling.
8. 14:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
  3/3After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—Heston Blumenthal, Weighing Penguins and Fishing for Sharks
  Mel gets creative in the kitchen as chef Heston Blumenthal shares his Inheritance Tracks.
11. 17:00
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—FindthePerfectPartner4u.com
  1/4Sarah's first experience of internet dating proves hugely embarrassing.
12. 17:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
13. 17:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—One Whiff Equals Instant Death
  8/25The Earthmen escape, but the smelliest substance in the universe is heading their way.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 18:02
2. 18:02
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  1/6Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Irritation
  Patrick Neate and journalists Ros Taylor and Martin Freeman on the causes of irritation.
4. 19:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben as Beating Heart
  2/7Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the hope-inspiring chimes of Big Ben throughout WWII.
5. 19:02
  Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
  It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
6. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
  9/13The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
7. 20:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—New Year in War Time
  3/7Ian McMillan's poem imagines allied troops listening out for Big Ben's New Year chimes.
8. 20:02
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
9. 20:30
  The King of the Swingers
  The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
10. 21:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben - Good News
  4/7Ian McMillan's new poem reflects on Big Ben's chimes during pivotal moments in history.
11. 21:02
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
  2/3By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
12. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
  2/2Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
13. 22:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben as an Icon of Britain
  5/7Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the chimes familiar across the globe on BBC Radio.
14. 22:02
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
  2/2As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
15. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 2/2. Knocking on Heaven's Door
  2/2Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
16. 23:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben Seizes Up
  6/7Ian McMillan's poem recalls the day the chimes kept going 'clonk' when Big Ben seized up.
17. 23:02
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Art
  5/6Someone goes too far at a murder mystery party.
18. 23:30
  4 at the Store—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Simon Bligh hosts the stand-up with Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Big Ben's Chimes—Maintaining Big Ben
  7/7A new poem by Ian McMillan pays tribute to the familiar chimes of 'Great Uncle Ben'.
2. 00:02
  The Lunar Effect—She Often Walked at Night
  3/5By Lilian Pizzichini. Under a full moon, three friends meet in a strange exotic bar.
3. 00:15
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
  13/30The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
4. 00:30
  Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 3
  3/10George Darrow arrives at Givre in his pursuit of Anna, but they are soon quibbling.
5. 00:45
  Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
  3/5Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
6. 01:00
  Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
  1/6Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
7. 01:30
  Off the Page—Irritation
  Patrick Neate and journalists Ros Taylor and Martin Freeman on the causes of irritation.
8. 02:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
9. 02:30
  The King of the Swingers
  The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
10. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
  3/3After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
11. 04:00
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
  2/3By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
12. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
  2/2Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
13. 05:00
  Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—FindthePerfectPartner4u.com
  1/4Sarah's first experience of internet dating proves hugely embarrassing.
14. 05:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
15. 05:55
  Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—One Whiff Equals Instant Death
  8/25The Earthmen escape, but the smelliest substance in the universe is heading their way.

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