BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 November 2016

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
  6/10The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Rachel Cusk and Lawrence Norfolk
  Lawrence Norfolk and Rachel Cusk discuss books by Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess.(R)
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The Thinking Machine and My First Experience with the Great Logician
  1/5To prove logic solves all, Professor Van Dusen challenges the world chess champion.
4. 01:15
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
  1/5By Chris Fallon. Caterina's husband is arrested, accused of being in the Camorra.
5. 01:30
  From Birmingham to Beijing: The Lure of a Chinese Career
  The stories of graduates finding work internships far afield in China.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 6
  6/10At No 42 Pepys Road, Zbigniew, the Polish builder, makes an amazing discovery.
7. 02:15
  The Science of DIY—The Wheelbarrow
  1/5Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal the importance of leverage when conveying a load.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 1
  1/10Maria Semple's comic novel. 15-year-old Bee calls in her parents' promise of a present.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, A Bunch of Stars
  1/5A timid boy of humble origins, Carlos Acosta embarks on his journey.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 1
  1/2Hapless journalist William Boot is mistakenly sent to report on a war in Africa.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 9
  9/10Nicholas Parsons chairs. Panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice.
12. 04:30
  The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman
  6/6Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.
13. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends
  2/6Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 2
  2/6Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
  2/5The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
2. 06:15
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
  2/5Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
3. 06:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
4. 07:00
  Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
  2/6An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
5. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
6. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
  2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
7. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
  The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion.
8. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 4
  4/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
9. 09:30
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz.
10. 09:45
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1
  1/5Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'.
11. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
  2/2Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
12. 11:00
  Jane Gardam Stories—Stone Trees
  2/5A widow grieving for her recently dead husband spends an afternoon with some old friends.
13. 11:15
  Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
  Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
  2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
  The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion.
3. 13:00
  Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
  2/5The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
4. 13:15
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
  2/5Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
5. 13:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
6. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 7
  7/10Shahid faces up to interrogation, while Zbigniew comes face to face with Matya.
7. 14:15
  The Science of DIY—A Chip off the Old Block
  2/5Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
8. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 2
  2/10Bernadette becomes more reliant on her virtual assistant.
9. 14:45
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The Prix de Lausanne
  2/5Forced to ballet school, Carlos truants and steals, but hard work leads him to win big.
10. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
  2/2Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
11. 16:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Final
  13/14Ned Sherrin hosts the 2006 final with Ian Dunning, Graham Holliday and Clive Summers.
12. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others
  3/8The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.
13. 17:00
  Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
  2/6An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
14. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
  7/10In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
  1/7Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
  2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
  The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion.
5. 20:00
  Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
  2/5The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
6. 20:15
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
  2/5Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
7. 20:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
8. 21:00
  Jane Gardam Stories—Stone Trees
  2/5A widow grieving for her recently dead husband spends an afternoon with some old friends.
9. 21:15
  Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
  Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
10. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
11. 22:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap
  3/6Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—29/11/2016
  Diane Morgan chats to Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer.
13. 23:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
  4/6Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
14. 23:30
  The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Special edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
  7/10In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
  1/7Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
3. 01:00
  Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
  2/5The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
4. 01:15
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
  2/5Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
5. 01:30
  Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
  Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 7
  7/10Shahid faces up to interrogation, while Zbigniew comes face to face with Matya.
7. 02:15
  The Science of DIY—A Chip off the Old Block
  2/5Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 2
  2/10Bernadette becomes more reliant on her virtual assistant.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The Prix de Lausanne
  2/5Forced to ballet school, Carlos truants and steals, but hard work leads him to win big.
10. 03:00
  Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
  2/2Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Final
  13/14Ned Sherrin hosts the 2006 final with Ian Dunning, Graham Holliday and Clive Summers.
12. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others
  3/8The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.
13. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
  2/6An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.

Wednesday 30 November 2016