BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 December 2016

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Relics of Time 1/2
  1/10The Time Lord returns to Nest Cottage to fix the TARDIS, but Mrs Wibbsey sparks havoc.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Claire Rayner and Miles Kington
  Claire Rayner and Miles Kington discuss paperbacks by Axel Munthe and Sarah Waters.(R)
3. 01:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 1
  1/5Starting afresh on a Swedish island, Joakim and Katrine's little girl can't sleep.
4. 01:30
  Mel's Iron Age Holiday
  Mel Giedroyc takes a British family back 2,000 years to live in a Danish Iron Age village.
5. 02:00
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up
  1/3Sara Maitland gives her own distinctive spin to the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
6. 02:15
  Disneyfied—Snow White
  1/5Phill Jupitus examines the Walt Disney effect of turning classic tales into films.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 1
  1/5Victorian tale of a woman and an unsettling sign of life in a derelict house.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—The Camisards
  6/8As his mountain adventure continues, Robert Louis Stevenson recalls battles over religion.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—The Humphrey Bogart Theater. Dead Man
  1949: Can a man live with his conscience after committing a terrible crime?
10. 03:30
  Film Star
  Alexander Walker discovers why Humphrey Bogart is a classic movie hero.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 2
  2/12Nicholas Parsons with Josie Lawrence, Charles Collingwood, Paul Merton and Chris Neill.
12. 04:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6George's desire to move back in with Carol is not reciprocated.
13. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Close But No Cigar
  5/6PJ dumps Cassie - does this mean that Pete and Cassie will finally get together?
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 5
  5/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp join Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 2
  2/5While Joakim tries to come to terms with his wife's death, Hendrik begins housebreaking.
2. 06:30
  Paul Sinha's Quiz Culture
  The UK's 22nd best quizzer, an international contest, and why trivia is serious business.
3. 07:00
  Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game
  5/6Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?
4. 07:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice
  5/8Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 5, The Spider
  3/3The story of Robert the Bruce's fateful encounter with a spider on the eve of battle.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—The Clock: The Hunter and the Hunted
  1946: Bud hates his family's tradition of hunting. A cautionary tale of role-reversal.
10. 10:30
  Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
  Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
11. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 7
  7/10Bond is captive, and no help can possibly reach him in time. He is at Le Chiffre's mercy.
12. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Daniel Davies - Is Anything Broken?
  Modern life seen as a dash through an airport. A real-time comedy drama by Daniel Davies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice
  5/8Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
3. 13:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 2
  2/5While Joakim tries to come to terms with his wife's death, Hendrik begins housebreaking.
4. 13:30
  Paul Sinha's Quiz Culture
  The UK's 22nd best quizzer, an international contest, and why trivia is serious business.
5. 14:00
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—The Gingerbread Business
  A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
6. 14:15
  Disneyfied—Pinocchio
  2/5How Walt Disney rescued a cricket from the jaws of death.
7. 14:30
  A House to Let—Episode 2
  2/5Will discovering the history of the house solve the mystery of the strange watcher?
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—The Heart of the Country
  7/8Robert Louis Stevenson enjoys views of French mountains feathered with chestnut trees.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—The Clock: The Hunter and the Hunted
  1946: Bud hates his family's tradition of hunting. A cautionary tale of role-reversal.
10. 15:30
  Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
  Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
11. 16:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 24/09/1991
  Tim Rice and Robin Bailey battle Willie Rushton and Bob 'The Cat' Bevan.
12. 16:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment
  6/8After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages.
13. 17:00
  Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game
  5/6Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?
14. 17:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Relics of Time 2/2
  2/10In Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are mistaken for druids.
2. 18:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills
  7/7Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice
  5/8Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
  The bumbling civil servants act like Scrooge!
5. 20:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 2
  2/5While Joakim tries to come to terms with his wife's death, Hendrik begins housebreaking.
6. 20:30
  Paul Sinha's Quiz Culture
  The UK's 22nd best quizzer, an international contest, and why trivia is serious business.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 7
  7/10Bond is captive, and no help can possibly reach him in time. He is at Le Chiffre's mercy.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Daniel Davies - Is Anything Broken?
  Modern life seen as a dash through an airport. A real-time comedy drama by Daniel Davies.
9. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
10. 22:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Meltdown
  6/6Dave buys some last-minute holiday euros and brings down the international monetary system
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—20/12/2016
  Richard Herring is joined in the Comedy Club by Deborah Francis-White.
12. 23:00
  Victor Lewis-Smith—1992 Boxing Day Special
  Festive compilation of Victor’s more controversial items from his original Radio 1 series.
13. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince and Helen Moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Relics of Time 2/2
  2/10In Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are mistaken for druids.
2. 00:30
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills
  7/7Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.
3. 01:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 2
  2/5While Joakim tries to come to terms with his wife's death, Hendrik begins housebreaking.
4. 01:30
  Paul Sinha's Quiz Culture
  The UK's 22nd best quizzer, an international contest, and why trivia is serious business.
5. 02:00
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—The Gingerbread Business
  A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
6. 02:15
  Disneyfied—Pinocchio
  2/5How Walt Disney rescued a cricket from the jaws of death.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 2
  2/5Will discovering the history of the house solve the mystery of the strange watcher?
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—The Heart of the Country
  7/8Robert Louis Stevenson enjoys views of French mountains feathered with chestnut trees.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—The Clock: The Hunter and the Hunted
  1946: Bud hates his family's tradition of hunting. A cautionary tale of role-reversal.
10. 03:30
  Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
  Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
11. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 24/09/1991
  Tim Rice and Robin Bailey battle Willie Rushton and Bob 'The Cat' Bevan.
12. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, No Special Treatment
  6/8After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages.
13. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game
  5/6Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
  5/6It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.

Wednesday 21 December 2016