BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 21 December 2015

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 3, 3. The Monkey's Revenge
  3/8The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny.
2. 00:30
  Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—3. The Nursery and a Child
  3/4More ghostly revelations for solicitor Arthur Kipps in ghostly Eel Marsh House.
3. 01:00
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/4Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the comic tale.
4. 02:15
  Unbuilt Britain—A Pyramid for Primrose Hill
  2/5The story of the 19th-century plans to build a giant pyramid cemetery on Primrose Hill.
5. 02:30
  Slade House Omnibus
  Every nine years, a guest is summoned to the eerie Slade House.
6. 03:45
  The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
  Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
7. 04:00
  The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis
  The much-loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - The Knowledge
  Daljit Nagra introduces The Echo Chamber in which Paul Farley does the Knowledge.
9. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Cruise
  3/6Surprisingly, Ed has had a brilliant idea for a book and, more surprisingly, Ping agrees.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
  1/5A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
2. 06:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
3. 07:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night
  9/26Jones's van runs out of petrol, so the platoon must shelter in a spooky house.
6. 08:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Tell 'Em the Tale
  2/12Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.
7. 09:00
  Quote... Unquote—04/07/2011
  Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Michael Grade, Simon Munnery, Dr Sandra Scott.
8. 09:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Good Times, Bad Times
  3/7Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 2
  Genial drifter Rocky Fortune finds himself moon-bound for a 'Rocket to the Morgue'.
10. 10:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
  1/2William wants to impress Dorinda.
11. 11:00
  Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Financing Finnegan
  1/4A writer finds his own modest career eclipsed by a more volatile author.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Gun Goes to Hollywood
  A Hollywood script doctor is drafted in to the set of The Pride and the Passion.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night
  9/26Jones's van runs out of petrol, so the platoon must shelter in a spooky house.
2. 12:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Tell 'Em the Tale
  2/12Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
  1/5A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
4. 13:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
5. 14:00
  Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—Emmitt's Arrival
  1/5A new city manager arrives, determined to tame the wilderness, as the snow falls.
6. 14:15
  A Cause for Caroling—6. A Second Golden Age
  By the mid-19th century, the singing of carols was once again hugely popular.
7. 14:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—6. Loss
  6/20Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. With Stephen Fry.
8. 14:45
  And June Whitfield—1. Humble Beginnings
  1/5From dance classes to Noel Coward's parties. June Whitfield begins her life story.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 2
  Genial drifter Rocky Fortune finds himself moon-bound for a 'Rocket to the Morgue'.
10. 15:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
  1/2William wants to impress Dorinda.
11. 16:00
  Quote... Unquote—04/07/2011
  Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Michael Grade, Simon Munnery, Dr Sandra Scott.
12. 16:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Good Times, Bad Times
  3/7Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right.
13. 17:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
14. 17:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  1/4The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Phil Hogan and George Monbiot
  Louise Doughty, Phil Hogan and George Monbiot discuss Adam Thorpe and Lisa Appignanesi.(R)
3. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night
  9/26Jones's van runs out of petrol, so the platoon must shelter in a spooky house.
4. 19:30
  Brothers in Law—Series 2, Tell 'Em the Tale
  2/12Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
  1/5A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
6. 20:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
7. 21:00
  Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Financing Finnegan
  1/4A writer finds his own modest career eclipsed by a more volatile author.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Gun Goes to Hollywood
  A Hollywood script doctor is drafted in to the set of The Pride and the Passion.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
10. 22:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 4, Wokingham
  4/6Captain Martin Crieff's mum is sick. Can he deal with the consequences?
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  Weak at the Top—Series 2, Booty
  2/4Marketeer John Weak has got a chocolate bar crisis. How to improve sales - fast?
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  1/4The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Phil Hogan and George Monbiot
  Louise Doughty, Phil Hogan and George Monbiot discuss Adam Thorpe and Lisa Appignanesi.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
  1/5A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead.
4. 01:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
5. 02:00
  Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—Emmitt's Arrival
  1/5A new city manager arrives, determined to tame the wilderness, as the snow falls.
6. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—6. A Second Golden Age
  By the mid-19th century, the singing of carols was once again hugely popular.
7. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—6. Loss
  6/20Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. With Stephen Fry.
8. 02:45
  And June Whitfield—1. Humble Beginnings
  1/5From dance classes to Noel Coward's parties. June Whitfield begins her life story.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 2
  Genial drifter Rocky Fortune finds himself moon-bound for a 'Rocket to the Morgue'.
10. 03:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
  1/2William wants to impress Dorinda.
11. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—04/07/2011
  Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Michael Grade, Simon Munnery, Dr Sandra Scott.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Good Times, Bad Times
  3/7Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right.
13. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.

Tuesday 22 December 2015