BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 December 2015

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
  1/5When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
2. 00:15
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 2, The Lady of the House of Love
  1/5By Angela Carter. A virginal English soldier finds himself in a deserted Romanian village.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Louise Doughty, Kevin Loader and Paul Morley
  Louise Doughty, Kevin Loader, Paul Morley on books by Guy de Maupassant and Anita Shreve.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 1. Shockwaves
  1/6A disturbing murder on a Brighton beach is set to cause government shockwaves.
5. 01:30
  The General - The Story of Charles de Gaulle—A King Over the Water
  1/3How General de Gaulle turned a corner of wartime London into a beacon of French freedom.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 6
  6/10Linda falls in love again, but finds that communists' parties are frightfully gloomy.
7. 02:15
  Disability: A New History—Doing and Being
  6/10Peter White finds that disabled people were everywhere in the 19th-century workplace.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexandre Dumas - The Lady of the Camellias, Episode 1
  1/5Armand is too late to see the love of his life Marguerite before she dies.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 1
  1/5Stephen Fry recounts his early expectation of fame, and what really endures - the work.
10. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—3. The Wild Marriage
  3/4Francis Herries roams the fells searching for something he can never find.
11. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, Ted Hughes
  5/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, D-Day Minus One
  1/7A day of stock-taking, literally and educationally, as the teachers prepare for a new year
13. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6It's about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 1
  1/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Tony Hawks.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 2. Numbered
  2/6Guscott asks for help to discover why a drug dealer has the home secretary's phone number.
2. 06:30
  The General - The Story of Charles de Gaulle—What Does A General Do When The War Is Over?
  2/3Miles Kington explores Charles de Gaulle's 'wilderness years' after the Second World War.
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 3, Married
  3/6With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter?
4. 07:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Ever Decreasing Literary Circles
  4/6Flushed with her recent success, Ginny holds a literary salon at Vera's castle.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
6. 08:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.
9. 10:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
10. 11:00
  Brief Sparks—The Snobs
  1/3A charming family are helped to escape the hands of a grasping social-climbing couple.
11. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Bookcase
  2/6The priestly sleuth delves into the surprisingly dangerous world of book restoration.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
2. 12:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 2. Numbered
  2/6Guscott asks for help to discover why a drug dealer has the home secretary's phone number.
4. 13:30
  The General - The Story of Charles de Gaulle—What Does A General Do When The War Is Over?
  2/3Miles Kington explores Charles de Gaulle's 'wilderness years' after the Second World War.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 7
  7/10Linda's success with the communists does not extend to Christian.
6. 14:15
  Disability: A New History—Wooden Legs and Wheelchairs
  7/10Peter White has a close encounter with an aristocratic wooden leg.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexandre Dumas - The Lady of the Camellias, Episode 2
  2/5Armand remembers his first meeting with Marguerite and the beginning of their love affair.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 2
  2/5Stephen Fry has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes a literary critic.
9. 15:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy.
11. 16:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.
12. 17:00
  HR—Series 3, Married
  3/6With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter?
13. 17:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Ever Decreasing Literary Circles
  4/6Flushed with her recent success, Ginny holds a literary salon at Vera's castle.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—2. The Schartz-Metterklume Method
  2/5When Lady Carlotta is mistaken for the new governess, she takes up the job with relish.
2. 18:15
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 2, The Girl With the Hungry Eyes
  2/5By Fritz Lieber. An utterly captivating and alluring vampiress-cum-glamour model.
3. 18:30
  Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Amitabh Bachchan
  3/5Shah Rukh Khan's tribute to fellow Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, one of his heroes.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11
  11/20Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants
5. 19:30
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 2. Numbered
  2/6Guscott asks for help to discover why a drug dealer has the home secretary's phone number.
7. 20:30
  The General - The Story of Charles de Gaulle—What Does A General Do When The War Is Over?
  2/3Miles Kington explores Charles de Gaulle's 'wilderness years' after the Second World War.
8. 21:00
  Brief Sparks—The Snobs
  1/3A charming family are helped to escape the hands of a grasping social-climbing couple.
9. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Bookcase
  2/6The priestly sleuth delves into the surprisingly dangerous world of book restoration.
10. 22:00
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Ever Decreasing Literary Circles
  4/6Flushed with her recent success, Ginny holds a literary salon at Vera's castle.
11. 22:30
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Language and Communication
  1/4Chris Addison explores human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Prof Austin Herring.
12. 23:00
  Twenty Players—Series 2, 'Ample' Arthur Cartwright
  1/6John Motson tells the story of the football tactician and part-time archaeologist.
13. 23:15
  Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—Sir Henry Entertains
  1/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
14. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Longley's Bank
  1/5Longleys Bank needs a new image. Management consultants comedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—2. The Schartz-Metterklume Method
  2/5When Lady Carlotta is mistaken for the new governess, she takes up the job with relish.
2. 00:15
  A Night with a Vampire—Series 2, The Girl With the Hungry Eyes
  2/5By Fritz Lieber. An utterly captivating and alluring vampiress-cum-glamour model.
3. 00:30
  Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Amitabh Bachchan
  3/5Shah Rukh Khan's tribute to fellow Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, one of his heroes.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Bad Apples, 2. Numbered
  2/6Guscott asks for help to discover why a drug dealer has the home secretary's phone number.
5. 01:30
  The General - The Story of Charles de Gaulle—What Does A General Do When The War Is Over?
  2/3Miles Kington explores Charles de Gaulle's 'wilderness years' after the Second World War.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 7
  7/10Linda's success with the communists does not extend to Christian.
7. 02:15
  Disability: A New History—Wooden Legs and Wheelchairs
  7/10Peter White has a close encounter with an aristocratic wooden leg.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Alexandre Dumas - The Lady of the Camellias, Episode 2
  2/5Armand remembers his first meeting with Marguerite and the beginning of their love affair.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stephen Fry - The Fry Chronicles, Episode 2
  2/5Stephen Fry has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes a literary critic.
10. 03:00
  Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning
  4/4Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.
11. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy.
12. 04:30
  The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.
13. 05:00
  HR—Series 3, Married
  3/6With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter?
14. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 2, Ever Decreasing Literary Circles
  4/6Flushed with her recent success, Ginny holds a literary salon at Vera's castle.

Wednesday 9 December 2015