BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 December 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits
  1/10A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 1
  1/10A gothic horror from Lynne Truss about a grieving widower and a supernatural cat.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Quentin Blake and Allan Ahlberg
  Louise Doughty, Quentin Blake, Allan Ahlberg on books by Carson McCullers, John Masefield.
4. 01:00
  Kipling in Love—His Wedded Wife
  1/8India, 1885. A new subaltern in a high-caste regiment is the butt of a captain's jokes.
5. 01:30
  Opening Nights: Oliver
  Based on the Dickens' story, Lionel Bart's musical starring Ron Moody opened in 1960.
6. 02:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 1
  1/8Dying composer Salieri is fiercely jealous of his young rival.
7. 02:15
  The History of the Future—The Oracle of Delphi
  1/10Juliet Gardiner on the Oracle of Delphi where Ancient Greeks heard their future predicted.
8. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—11. The Inheritance
  11/20Miss Crawley attempts to decide who will inherit her money.
9. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—1. Pram
  1/5The broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
10. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—End of the Road: Glenn Ford
  Danger awaits car salesman Speed Evans as Sylvia arrives in his showroom.
11. 03:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Wartime Writing
  3/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
12. 03:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
  1/5Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
13. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—11/07/2011
  With guests Sian Phillips, James Richardson, Edward Stourton and Rebecca Front.
14. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices
  4/7Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.
15. 05:00
  The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully.
16. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Kipling in Love—Lispeth
  2/8India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
2. 06:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
3. 07:00
  HR—Series 3, Gambled
  6/6Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
4. 07:30
  Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
  Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
  14/20Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Special
  Politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting.
8. 09:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
  3/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
  An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
10. 10:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
  4/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
11. 10:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
12. 11:00
  Midsummer Night in the Workhouse—For Rain It Hath a Friendly Sound
  2/3A phone call leads Kate to reflect on her marriage and her experience of love.
13. 11:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
  14/20Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
3. 13:00
  Kipling in Love—Lispeth
  2/8India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
4. 13:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
5. 14:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 2
  2/8Salieri's jealousy of his rival ignites a plot for revenge.
6. 14:15
  The History of the Future—The Druids
  2/10How the Druids' mysterious divining ceremonies foretold the future.
7. 14:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—12. Plans
  12/20Becky has plans to deal with an uncertain financial future.
8. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—2. Aunt Flo
  2/5Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
  An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
10. 15:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
  4/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
11. 15:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
12. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
13. 16:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
  3/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
14. 17:00
  HR—Series 3, Gambled
  6/6Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
15. 17:30
  Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
  Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
  2/10Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
2. 18:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 2
  2/10Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy.
3. 18:30
  The Mysterious Dame Agatha
  Cliff Michelmore presents an 85th birthday tribute to the Queen of whodunits. From 1975.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
  14/20Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
6. 20:00
  Kipling in Love—Lispeth
  2/8India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
7. 20:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
8. 21:00
  Midsummer Night in the Workhouse—For Rain It Hath a Friendly Sound
  2/3A phone call leads Kate to reflect on her marriage and her experience of love.
9. 21:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
  1/3The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
10. 22:00
  Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
  Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
11. 22:30
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Man or Monkey
  4/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.
12. 23:00
  Twenty Players—Series 2, Sister Agnes Brown
  4/6Cliff Morgan tells the story of one of rugby's great coaches, Sister Agnes Brown.
13. 23:15
  Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—The Hatching
  4/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
14. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton
  4/5The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
  2/10Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 2
  2/10Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy.
3. 00:30
  The Mysterious Dame Agatha
  Cliff Michelmore presents an 85th birthday tribute to the Queen of whodunits. From 1975.
4. 01:00
  Kipling in Love—Lispeth
  2/8India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
5. 01:30
  James Last - Non Stop Party People
  Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
6. 02:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 2
  2/8Salieri's jealousy of his rival ignites a plot for revenge.
7. 02:15
  The History of the Future—The Druids
  2/10How the Druids' mysterious divining ceremonies foretold the future.
8. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—12. Plans
  12/20Becky has plans to deal with an uncertain financial future.
9. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—2. Aunt Flo
  2/5Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
10. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
  An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
11. 03:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
  4/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
12. 03:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
  2/5A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
13. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
14. 04:30
  Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
  3/4Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
15. 05:00
  HR—Series 3, Gambled
  6/6Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
16. 05:30
  Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
  Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.

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