BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 31 December 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Morocco
  3/10Andrew MacLeod is taken to Africa, where he is horrified to hear a voice from his past.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 3
  3/10In Roger's story, the cats embark upon a grand tour ending abruptly at the Parthenon.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Little Grey Cells of Hercule Poirot
  2/5The casebook of Agatha Christie's Belgian detective and his little grey cells.
4. 01:00
  Kipling in Love—Venus Annodomini
  3/8India, 1886: The attraction of Venus is only skin-deep as one unlucky captain discovers.
5. 01:30
  Stock Car Sewell
  Art critic Brian Sewell explores his passion for stock car racing.
6. 02:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 3
  3/8Salieri wrestles with his conscience over seducing Mozart's wife.
7. 02:15
  The History of the Future—The Book of Revelation
  3/10Juliet Gardiner on the apocalyptic visions of Divine judgement in the Book of Revelation.
8. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—13. Tactics
  13/20Becky and Rawdon make a tactical visit to relatives, and Becky finds a new companion.
9. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—3. Gossip
  3/5The legendary broadcaster recalls his brother's attempt to play a corpse in a school play.
10. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Box Thirteen: Alan Ladd
  In 'Actor's Alibi' struggling writer Dan Holliday's advert for adventure backfires.
11. 03:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Miss Marple
  5/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
12. 03:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 3. Clues
  3/5The Belgian sleuth becomes convinced that the murderer is still aboard the train.
13. 04:00
  Counterpoint—1999, Heat 10
  10/13Ned Sherrin hosts the first semi-final with David Hunt, Sue McCombie and Andrew Taylor.
14. 04:30
  Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
15. 05:00
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Michael develops a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter.
16. 05:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, A Christmas Not Special
  6/6The doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Kipling in Love—The Courting of Dinah Shadd
  4/8India, 1880: Sergeant Terence Mulvaney is a dark horse.
2. 06:30
  Brian Friel Season—Self Portrait
  The playwright gives rare insight into his past, musing on the facts and fictions of life.
3. 06:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Colm Toibin
  Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.
4. 07:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Wine
  1/6Back in England, Nick finds the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach in his late dad's house.
5. 07:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  4/4Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
6. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
7. 08:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
8. 09:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
9. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, A Family Lunch
  2/6Victoria's hopes for a happy birthday celebration are soon dashed.
10. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Jeff Regan, Investigator: It All Comes Back to Me Now
  Jeff gets caught up in a case of missing memories.
11. 10:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—The Taxman
  6/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
12. 10:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 4. Liar
  4/5The Belgian sleuth discovers that one of the passengers is lying to him.
13. 11:00
  A Dalmatian Trilogy—The Lompic Cape
  1/3An eccentric writer-explorer and his bemused amanuensis explore the island.
14. 11:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Miss Thingummybob
  3/3The dramatic life of Emilie Peacocke, the first woman journalist on the Daily Express.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
3. 13:00
  Kipling in Love—The Courting of Dinah Shadd
  4/8India, 1880: Sergeant Terence Mulvaney is a dark horse.
4. 13:30
  Brian Friel Season—Self Portrait
  The playwright gives rare insight into his past, musing on the facts and fictions of life.
5. 13:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Colm Toibin
  Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.
6. 14:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 4
  4/8Will Salieri finally take his revenge on Mozart? Or is his quarrel really with God?
7. 14:15
  The History of the Future—Nostradamus
  4/10Juliet Gardiner looks at history's most famous futurologist, Nostradamus.
8. 14:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—14. Georgia
  14/20A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future.
9. 14:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
10. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Jeff Regan, Investigator: It All Comes Back to Me Now
  Jeff gets caught up in a case of missing memories.
11. 15:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—The Taxman
  6/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
12. 15:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 4. Liar
  4/5The Belgian sleuth discovers that one of the passengers is lying to him.
13. 16:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
14. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, A Family Lunch
  2/6Victoria's hopes for a happy birthday celebration are soon dashed.
15. 17:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Wine
  1/6Back in England, Nick finds the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach in his late dad's house.
16. 17:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  4/4Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—The Sheik
  4/10Now back in Scotland, MacLeod becomes increasingly dependent on Mylne's support.
2. 18:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 4
  4/10Wiggy's sister Jo and her dog Jeremy are still missing. Suspicion falls on Wiggy himself.
3. 18:30
  Women of Mystery - Queen of Crime
  Why was the genteel Agatha Christie so good at writing murder stories?
4. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
  7/8Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
5. 19:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
6. 20:00
  Kipling in Love—The Courting of Dinah Shadd
  4/8India, 1880: Sergeant Terence Mulvaney is a dark horse.
7. 20:30
  Brian Friel Season—Self Portrait
  The playwright gives rare insight into his past, musing on the facts and fictions of life.
8. 20:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Colm Toibin
  Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.
9. 21:00
  A Dalmatian Trilogy—The Lompic Cape
  1/3An eccentric writer-explorer and his bemused amanuensis explore the island.
10. 21:15
  Sirens of Fleet Street—Miss Thingummybob
  3/3The dramatic life of Emilie Peacocke, the first woman journalist on the Daily Express.
11. 22:00
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  4/4Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
12. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives.
13. 23:00
  Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained
  5/6Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.
14. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Hogmanay Special
  James Naughtie joins Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden for a New Year's Eve celebration.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—The Sheik
  4/10Now back in Scotland, MacLeod becomes increasingly dependent on Mylne's support.
2. 00:15
  Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 4
  4/10Wiggy's sister Jo and her dog Jeremy are still missing. Suspicion falls on Wiggy himself.
3. 00:30
  Women of Mystery - Queen of Crime
  Why was the genteel Agatha Christie so good at writing murder stories?
4. 01:00
  Kipling in Love—The Courting of Dinah Shadd
  4/8India, 1880: Sergeant Terence Mulvaney is a dark horse.
5. 01:30
  Brian Friel Season—Self Portrait
  The playwright gives rare insight into his past, musing on the facts and fictions of life.
6. 01:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Colm Toibin
  Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.
7. 02:00
  Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 4
  4/8Will Salieri finally take his revenge on Mozart? Or is his quarrel really with God?
8. 02:15
  The History of the Future—Nostradamus
  4/10Juliet Gardiner looks at history's most famous futurologist, Nostradamus.
9. 02:30
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—14. Georgia
  14/20A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future.
10. 02:45
  Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—4. Sherlock
  4/5The writer recalls how a detective game unearthed some awkward family evidence.
11. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Jeff Regan, Investigator: It All Comes Back to Me Now
  Jeff gets caught up in a case of missing memories.
12. 03:25
  Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—The Taxman
  6/7Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
13. 03:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 4. Liar
  4/5The Belgian sleuth discovers that one of the passengers is lying to him.
14. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
15. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 7, A Family Lunch
  2/6Victoria's hopes for a happy birthday celebration are soon dashed.
16. 05:00
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Wine
  1/6Back in England, Nick finds the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach in his late dad's house.
17. 05:30
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  4/4Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.

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