BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 10 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
  The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Wichita Lineman
  People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 5. The Knees of the Gods
  5/6As if life wasn't perilous enough, Raffles and Bunny join the army and head for Africa.
4. 01:30
  Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey
  An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 5
  5/10Squash game over, Henry food shops for the night's reunion, but he feels troubled.
6. 02:15
  World Agony—South Africa
  5/5Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to her South African counterpart, Criselda Kananda.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 10
  10/10Bee and Elgin continue their search for the missing Bernadette in forbidding Antarctica.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 5
  5/5The travellers return with a new perspective on their homeland, as well as Europe.
9. 03:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—26-30 September 1916
  It is a week of parting and small miracles in Folkestone.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Palmer, Sommer, O'Neill
  2/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker are joined by comedian Andrew O'Neill.
11. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud
  3/5The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.
12. 05:00
  Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man
  2/7Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.
13. 05:30
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 3. Nick Heyward
  3/4John Shuttleworth invites Nick Heyward to sing one of his songs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John Osborne - The Entertainer
  Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Stars Bill Nighy.
2. 07:30
  Cat Women of the Moon—Episode 1
  1/2How science fiction has been used to examine relationships between the sexes.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality, wondering whether to sneer or cheer
4. 09:00
  Dr John Cooper Clarke: Heroes and Villains
  John Cooper Clarke on heroes and villains that have caught his imagination.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Kicking out transvestite husband George, Carol wants a new life.
2. 12:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 5, Hector's House of Windsor
  1/3The Queen's Scots gillie aids her in a plan to put her unruly prime minister in his place.
3. 13:00
  Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks (Omnibus)
  The baby's due in 20 weeks and Sam moved in with Bayley but Rose is always on his mind.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson
  Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses 'I Want You Back' performed by The Jackson 5.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—Sam Wanamaker in Edinburgh
  Sam Wanamaker explores the city which thrilled him on his first visit in the 1950s.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality, wondering whether to sneer or cheer
7. 16:00
  John Osborne - The Entertainer
  Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Stars Bill Nighy.
8. 17:30
  Cat Women of the Moon—Episode 1
  1/2How science fiction has been used to examine relationships between the sexes.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Scarifyers—The King of Winter, Episode 3
  3/4As Dunning tries to flee Thornton Gibbet, Crow uncovers the truth behind the Tartarus Club
2. 18:30
  Weird Tales—Series 3, Louisa's by Amanda Whittington
  3/4Louisa is thrown into her past with memories she'd rather forget.
3. 19:00
  Dr John Cooper Clarke: Heroes and Villains
  John Cooper Clarke on heroes and villains that have caught his imagination.
4. 22:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Toby Young
  4/6Toby Young revisits his tearaway teens, playing knock down ginger and skateboarding.
5. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 1, Storm Clouds
  1/6Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. From January 2000.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—10/12/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Sophie Willan.
7. 23:00
  The Mary Whitehouse Experience—From 06/02/1990
  David Baddiel and Rob Newman join Punt and Dennis in a rousing audience game of Revolution
8. 23:30
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Inventors
  5/6Owain Glyndwr and William Robert Grove face judgement. Expect a glorious service station.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Scarifyers—The King of Winter, Episode 3
  3/4As Dunning tries to flee Thornton Gibbet, Crow uncovers the truth behind the Tartarus Club
2. 00:30
  Weird Tales—Series 3, Louisa's by Amanda Whittington
  3/4Louisa is thrown into her past with memories she'd rather forget.
3. 01:00
  Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks (Omnibus)
  The baby's due in 20 weeks and Sam moved in with Bayley but Rose is always on his mind.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson
  Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses 'I Want You Back' performed by The Jackson 5.
5. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Sam Wanamaker in Edinburgh
  Sam Wanamaker explores the city which thrilled him on his first visit in the 1950s.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality, wondering whether to sneer or cheer
7. 04:00
  John Osborne - The Entertainer
  Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Stars Bill Nighy.
8. 05:30
  Cat Women of the Moon—Episode 1
  1/2How science fiction has been used to examine relationships between the sexes.

Sunday 11 December 2016