BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 13 December 2016

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci
  Tom Sutcliffe, Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
4. 01:30
  Who found Machu Picchu?
  Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 6
  6/10Threatened during a passing anti-war march, Henry visits his ailing mother.
6. 02:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Rain
  1/5Charlie Connelly sets off on the trail of our national obsession, beginning with rain.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Le Monastier
  1/8Robert Louis Stevenson's mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
  1/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
  4/6Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 1. A Case of Winners and Losers
  1/4Steven J Blackburn and his assistant get digging in a mucky war of the flowers.
2. 06:30
  Found in Translation
  Former stand-up comic Anna Chen goes in search of the past and future of Chinese comedy.
3. 07:00
  Sharing Fatman—Under Starter's Orders
  4/6Mr Fatman battles a virus, and the unity of the horse-racing syndicate is threatened.
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, TB or Not TB
  4/8Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 5, The Hat
  2/3A respected Scots sheriff tries to retrieve a family heirloom from his brother's coffin.
9. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
10. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 2
  2/10Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out?
11. 11:15
  Bettina Gracias - From Bangalore with Love
  After secretly meeting a man in London, Nisha finds that things have changed at home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, TB or Not TB
  4/8Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 1. A Case of Winners and Losers
  1/4Steven J Blackburn and his assistant get digging in a mucky war of the flowers.
4. 13:30
  Found in Translation
  Former stand-up comic Anna Chen goes in search of the past and future of Chinese comedy.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 7
  7/10Henry's daughter Daisy arrives in the evening, but uninvited guests are waiting.
6. 14:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Wind
  2/5Great thinkers have always been fascinated by the most powerful force in the weather, wind
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Setting Out
  2/8Donkey trouble strikes Robert Louis Stevenson as he begins his French mountain adventure.
9. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
10. 16:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 10/09/1991
  Willie Rushton and William Franklyn battle Tim Rice and Bernard Cribbins.
11. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species
  5/8Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic.
12. 17:00
  Sharing Fatman—Under Starter's Orders
  4/6Mr Fatman battles a virus, and the unity of the horse-racing syndicate is threatened.
13. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, TB or Not TB
  4/8Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Claws
  The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 1. A Case of Winners and Losers
  1/4Steven J Blackburn and his assistant get digging in a mucky war of the flowers.
6. 20:30
  Found in Translation
  Former stand-up comic Anna Chen goes in search of the past and future of Chinese comedy.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 2
  2/10Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out?
8. 21:15
  Bettina Gracias - From Bangalore with Love
  After secretly meeting a man in London, Nisha finds that things have changed at home.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.
10. 22:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Cultural Attache
  5/6Wealthy rocker Dave Mabbutt and his assistant fight over the one thing money can't buy.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—13/12/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Alan Davies.
12. 23:00
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Beauty and the Beast
  6/6Beauty looks after the elderly Mr Easterby, who is behaving like a lovestruck teenager.
13. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince and Helen Moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 2. Great God Om
  2/4After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 1. A Case of Winners and Losers
  1/4Steven J Blackburn and his assistant get digging in a mucky war of the flowers.
4. 01:30
  Found in Translation
  Former stand-up comic Anna Chen goes in search of the past and future of Chinese comedy.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 7
  7/10Henry's daughter Daisy arrives in the evening, but uninvited guests are waiting.
6. 02:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Wind
  2/5Great thinkers have always been fascinated by the most powerful force in the weather, wind
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Setting Out
  2/8Donkey trouble strikes Robert Louis Stevenson as he begins his French mountain adventure.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two
  2/3Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.
10. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 10/09/1991
  Willie Rushton and William Franklyn battle Tim Rice and Bernard Cribbins.
11. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, Endangered Species
  5/8Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic.
12. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Under Starter's Orders
  4/6Mr Fatman battles a virus, and the unity of the horse-racing syndicate is threatened.
13. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Momento
  4/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time.

Wednesday 14 December 2016