BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 24 December 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
  3/4The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Are We Alone?
  Victoria Coren on the paranormal with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Christopher French.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  3/5With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
4. 01:30
  Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
  Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
5. 02:00
  Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Best Sauna Story So Far
  3/5A cosy evening at the lake with food, drink and good company. What can possibly go wrong?
6. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—8. The Birth of Nine Lessons with Carols
  Jeremy Summerly traces the familiar, traditional carol service back to Truro in 1918.
7. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—8. Honeymoon
  8/20George and Amelia honeymoon in Brighton, where Becky and Rawdon are after his aunt's cash.
8. 02:45
  And June Whitfield—3. Carry On
  3/5June Whitfield recounts her encounters with Kenneth Williams and Peter Sellers.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Let George Do It: There Ain't No Justice
  A corpse sets detective-for-hire George Valentine on a search for a missing embezzler.
10. 03:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
  The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 9
  9/13Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with contestants from Oxford, Essex and Carmarthenshire.
12. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Royal Wedding Blues
  6/6Countess Rosalie no longer loves Prince Ludovico. Can Princess Plethora save the day?
13. 05:00
  Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, The Final Solution
  4/4Will Ricky's million-pound sponsorship deal wreck Felchester's hopes of a Wembley victory?
14. 05:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, How to Make a Killing
  5/6A neighbourly good deed lands Tom in trouble.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
2. 06:30
  The Night The Animals Talked
  Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
3. 07:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
4. 07:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
  3/4Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
6. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
  The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
  1/6Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
  A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
10. 10:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
  An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
11. 11:00
  Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Three Hours Between Planes
  4/4Donald reunites with his childhood love Nancy and old emotions stir.
12. 11:15
  Nikolai Gogol - Christmas Eve
  A night of 'mischief and mayhem' is unleashed on a Ukrainian village.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
  The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
4. 13:30
  The Night The Animals Talked
  Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
5. 14:00
  Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Town Tree
  4/5Will the town's first communal Christmas tree be greeted with peace and goodwill?
6. 14:15
  A Cause for Caroling—9. Import and Export
  How the UK began to embrace carols from all over the world.
7. 14:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels
  9/20Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers.
8. 14:45
  And June Whitfield—4. Beryl Cuttlebunt
  4/5The much-loved actress remembers the challenges of working with Tony Hancock.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
  A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
10. 15:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
  An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
11. 16:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
12. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
  1/6Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
13. 17:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
14. 17:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
  3/4Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
  4/4Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
  Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
  6/8Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
4. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
  The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
6. 20:30
  The Night The Animals Talked
  Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
7. 21:00
  Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Three Hours Between Planes
  4/4Donald reunites with his childhood love Nancy and old emotions stir.
8. 21:15
  Nikolai Gogol - Christmas Eve
  A night of 'mischief and mayhem' is unleashed on a Ukrainian village.
9. 22:00
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
  3/4Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
10. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/12/2015
  On this very special night, Jessica Fostekew chats to Santa!
11. 22:30
  Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Diane, Joe and David must do 30 minutes of community service for crimes against radio.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—24/12/2015
  Jessica Fostekew is joined by Mr B, the Gentleman Rhymer for more music and chat.
13. 23:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Horrible Life Un-Ruined and Then Re-Ruined a Lot
  4/6In the depths of poverty, Pip finds his true calling and Harry makes a machine from moles.
14. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, School Parties Welcome
  3/6A bunch of marauding school kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
  4/4Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
  Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  4/5Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
4. 01:30
  The Night The Animals Talked
  Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
5. 02:00
  Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Town Tree
  4/5Will the town's first communal Christmas tree be greeted with peace and goodwill?
6. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—9. Import and Export
  How the UK began to embrace carols from all over the world.
7. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels
  9/20Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers.
8. 02:45
  And June Whitfield—4. Beryl Cuttlebunt
  4/5The much-loved actress remembers the challenges of working with Tony Hancock.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
  A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
10. 03:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
  An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
11. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
12. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
  1/6Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
13. 05:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
14. 05:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
  3/4Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.

Friday 25 December 2015