BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 15 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
2. 06:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
3. 07:00
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
4. 07:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
  6/6Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
5. 08:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/13Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
6. 08:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
  From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
7. 09:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
8. 09:30
  The Atkinson People—Barry Good
  4/4A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
  1/2Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
10. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 4
  4/10Bond is at the baccarat table, but will his enemy Le Chiffre have the winning hand?
11. 11:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/13Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
2. 12:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
  From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
3. 13:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
4. 13:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 9
  9/10Baxter forces Daisy to recite a poem, with unexpected results.
6. 14:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Eccentrics
  4/5Charlie Connelly looks at meteorological eccentrics, geniuses, charlatans and dreamers.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—4. Clementine
  4/5Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop.
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Our Ladies of the Snows
  4/8Robert Louis Stevenson samples French monastic life. Read by Alan Cumming.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
  1/2Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
10. 16:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 16:30
  The Atkinson People—Barry Good
  4/4A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
12. 17:00
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
13. 17:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
  6/6Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet
  4/4Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Charles Bukowski
  Comedian Rhona Cameron chooses the German-American writer and poet, Charles Bukowski.
3. 19:00
  Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/13Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
4. 19:30
  The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
  From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
5. 20:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
6. 20:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 4
  4/10Bond is at the baccarat table, but will his enemy Le Chiffre have the winning hand?
8. 21:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
9. 22:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
  6/6Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
10. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington
  2/6Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—15/12/2016
  The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Alan Davies.
12. 23:00
  The Last Hurrah - Interview With the Snowman—Episode 1
  1/2Eager Ed interviews Elton, the last remaining snowman. Stars Rik Mayall.
13. 23:30
  Night Class—Episode 2
  2/5Johnny Vegas runs a stressful pottery class, where he trusts in the healing power of clay.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet
  4/4Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Charles Bukowski
  Comedian Rhona Cameron chooses the German-American writer and poet, Charles Bukowski.
3. 01:00
  The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
  3/4Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
4. 01:30
  Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
  Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 9
  9/10Baxter forces Daisy to recite a poem, with unexpected results.
6. 02:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Eccentrics
  4/5Charlie Connelly looks at meteorological eccentrics, geniuses, charlatans and dreamers.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—4. Clementine
  4/5Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Our Ladies of the Snows
  4/8Robert Louis Stevenson samples French monastic life. Read by Alan Cumming.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
  1/2Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  The Atkinson People—Barry Good
  4/4A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
12. 05:00
  Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
  4/4Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
13. 05:30
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
  6/6Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.

Friday 16 December 2016