BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 14 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
  2/4When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
2. 06:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
  1/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Olivia Colman
  2/4Olivia Colman tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she's known.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.
9. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 3
  3/10Bond deals with a bomb attack, but can he fend off the charms of his new colleague?
11. 11:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Express Desire
  3/4Ancient passion and modern excitement at Bridgford's Victoria railway station.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
  2/4When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
4. 13:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 8
  8/10At the mercy of an intruder, Henry's family must face night-time intimidation.
6. 14:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Clouds
  3/5A Fleet Street pharmacist's obsession with clouds, and the father of the weather forecast.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—3. Charlotte
  3/5Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger.
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—On the Road Cheylarde
  3/8Struggling with his adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson approaches a monastery at nightfall.
9. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 16:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.
12. 17:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
  1/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
13. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Olivia Colman
  2/4Olivia Colman tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she's known.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 3. The City of Citadel
  3/4Novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—I'm H.A.P.P.Y
  Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Impressions for Survival
  The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
  2/20The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
  2/4When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
6. 20:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 3
  3/10Bond deals with a bomb attack, but can he fend off the charms of his new colleague?
8. 21:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Express Desire
  3/4Ancient passion and modern excitement at Bridgford's Victoria railway station.
9. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Olivia Colman
  2/4Olivia Colman tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she's known.
10. 22:30
  Mark Thomas Presents—Shelley Berman
  4/4One of America's greatest Jewish comics, Shelley Berman performs.
11. 23:00
  We Know Everything—Episode 5
  5/6If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit?
12. 23:15
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, A Few Bevvies
  5/6Can the poet-in-residence bring the healing power of poetry to Salford social club?
13. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Yellow
  3/6The codebreakers must get jabs, but they all rustle up excuses to avoid the needle.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 3. The City of Citadel
  3/4Novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—I'm H.A.P.P.Y
  Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
  2/4When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
4. 01:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 8
  8/10At the mercy of an intruder, Henry's family must face night-time intimidation.
6. 02:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Clouds
  3/5A Fleet Street pharmacist's obsession with clouds, and the father of the weather forecast.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—3. Charlotte
  3/5Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—On the Road Cheylarde
  3/8Struggling with his adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson approaches a monastery at nightfall.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
  3/3Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
10. 04:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman.
11. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.
12. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
  1/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
13. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Olivia Colman
  2/4Olivia Colman tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she's known.

Thursday 15 December 2016