BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 2
  2/4Gregor is adapting to his new insect form, but his family find it harder to accept.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Miles Jupp
  4/7The self-styled posh stand-up tells the story of his career to Bruce Morton.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 2. To Catch a Thief
  2/6A series of jewel robberies have been carried out, but for once Raffles is not the culprit
4. 01:30
  Boy Racers
  Two young racing drivers battle it out on the track. Aasmah Mir follows their fortunes.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 2
  2/10Henry is looking forward to playing squash, but outside trouble is looming.
6. 02:15
  World Agony—India
  2/5Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to her Indian counterpart Bachi Kakaria about Indian agony.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 7
  7/10Elgin is paid a visit by an agent from the FBI, who makes a shocking revelation.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 2
  2/5The men leave Germany for Austria, and on to Italy.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—5-9 September 1916
  There are some notable firsts in Folkestone.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2006, Special
  14/14Ned Sherrin's quiz special with Julian Lloyd Webber, Steve Harley and Denise Leigh.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras
  4/8Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.
12. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—White Swan Sailing
  3/6Now that they own Mr Fatman, Margaret and Ken advertise for others to join a syndicate.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Unfaithful
  3/6Clare and Brian are having some couples counselling, much to Clare's amusement.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
2. 06:30
  Falling for Francoise
  John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.
3. 07:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies
  6/6The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Dawn French
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Dawn French about her life, and the cars she has known!
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
  CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6Victoria Coren is joined by David Mitchell, Alex Horne and Germaine Greer.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?
9. 10:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 September 1916
  It is a week of decisive action in Folkestone.
10. 11:00
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Corridor Express
  Can Hazell save a multi-millionaire's son snatched from a moving train?
11. 11:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Tickets Please
  2/4Painful impositions and necessary extractions at Bridgford's railway station.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
  CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
4. 13:30
  Falling for Francoise
  John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 3
  3/10Henry meets the jittery, malevolent Baxter. Read by Robert Glenister.
6. 14:15
  World Agony—Australia
  3/5Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to Australian counterpart Kate de Brito about Australian agony
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 8
  8/10A frantic Elgin travels to Argentina in an attempt to find his wife.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 3
  3/5The men encounter problems at the Italian customs post.
9. 15:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 September 1916
  It is a week of decisive action in Folkestone.
10. 16:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6Victoria Coren is joined by David Mitchell, Alex Horne and Germaine Greer.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?
12. 17:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies
  6/6The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.
13. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Dawn French
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Dawn French about her life, and the cars she has known!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 3
  3/4Now a monster, Gregor strives to stay close to his family, but his father turns on him.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Leaving the Comfort Zone
  Dominic Arkwright and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
  CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
6. 20:30
  Falling for Francoise
  John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.
7. 21:00
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Corridor Express
  Can Hazell save a multi-millionaire's son snatched from a moving train?
8. 21:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Tickets Please
  2/4Painful impositions and necessary extractions at Bridgford's railway station.
9. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Dawn French
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Dawn French about her life, and the cars she has known!
10. 22:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—Mort Sahl
  3/4The pioneering American political comic of the 1950s and 60s in a special one-off show.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—07/12/2016
  Jess Fostekew chats to Rosie Jones.
12. 23:00
  We Know Everything—Episode 4
  4/6When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of?
13. 23:15
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, A View From the Stanza
  4/6Ralphie advises his student Bob that comedy is the 'foot and mouth' of poetry.
14. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Pigs n Spivs
  2/6The codebreakers run out of rations. Can special new recruit Willis save their bacon?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 3
  3/4Now a monster, Gregor strives to stay close to his family, but his father turns on him.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Leaving the Comfort Zone
  Dominic Arkwright and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
4. 01:30
  Falling for Francoise
  John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 3
  3/10Henry meets the jittery, malevolent Baxter. Read by Robert Glenister.
6. 02:15
  World Agony—Australia
  3/5Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to Australian counterpart Kate de Brito about Australian agony
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 8
  8/10A frantic Elgin travels to Argentina in an attempt to find his wife.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 3
  3/5The men encounter problems at the Italian customs post.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 September 1916
  It is a week of decisive action in Folkestone.
10. 04:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6Victoria Coren is joined by David Mitchell, Alex Horne and Germaine Greer.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?
12. 05:00
  The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies
  6/6The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.
13. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Dawn French
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Dawn French about her life, and the cars she has known!

Thursday 8 December 2016