BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 21 December 2016

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
2. 06:30
  St Ives and Me
  Anna Chen makes a personal journey into the culture and community of the Cornish town.
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Dream Genie
  2/4Derek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Sarah Millican
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about cars.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Mysterious Radio Signals
  Phillips' love-life sparks havoc at sea for the HMS Troutbridge crew.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Coles and Giles Coren.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—The Mysterious Traveller: The House of Death
  Maurice Tarplin conjures a tale of two greedy paranoid spinsters.
10. 10:30
  Mystery Theater—Dime a Dance: Lucille Ball
  1944: Dance hall worker Ginger Allen is embroiled in the hunt for a murderer.
11. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 8
  8/10Bond is convalescent. Could Le Chiffre have been right - is it time for the games to end?
12. 11:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Silent Night Train
  4/4A rescued promise and a hopeful delivery at Bridgford's Victoria train station.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Mysterious Radio Signals
  Phillips' love-life sparks havoc at sea for the HMS Troutbridge crew.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
3. 13:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
4. 13:30
  St Ives and Me
  Anna Chen makes a personal journey into the culture and community of the Cornish town.
5. 14:00
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—Mother Love
  A dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy, read by Lia Williams.
6. 14:15
  Disneyfied—101 Dalmatians
  3/5Phill Jupitus wonders if Disney went too far with his portrayal of Cruella de Vil?
7. 14:30
  A House to Let—Episode 3
  3/5The derelict house mystery deepens when manservant Trottle finds people inside.
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Farewell, Modestine!
  8/8As Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure concludes, there is a last supper with his donkey.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—The Mysterious Traveller: The House of Death
  Maurice Tarplin conjures a tale of two greedy paranoid spinsters.
10. 15:30
  Mystery Theater—Dime a Dance: Lucille Ball
  1944: Dance hall worker Ginger Allen is embroiled in the hunt for a murderer.
11. 16:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Coles and Giles Coren.
12. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically.
13. 17:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Dream Genie
  2/4Derek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell.
14. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Sarah Millican
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about cars.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Demon of Paris 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey travel to 1894 Paris on the trail of Toulouse-Lautrec.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Porky Pies
  Richard Wiseman, Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek out the truth about lies.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Mysterious Radio Signals
  Phillips' love-life sparks havoc at sea for the HMS Troutbridge crew.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Income Tax Demand
  4/20With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. With Sid James.
5. 20:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
6. 20:30
  St Ives and Me
  Anna Chen makes a personal journey into the culture and community of the Cornish town.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 8
  8/10Bond is convalescent. Could Le Chiffre have been right - is it time for the games to end?
8. 21:15
  Victoria Station—Series 2, Silent Night Train
  4/4A rescued promise and a hopeful delivery at Bridgford's Victoria train station.
9. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Sarah Millican
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about cars.
10. 22:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Attaboy; In the Waiting Room
  1/6Recalling his childhood discipline, and the perils of agreeing without understanding.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—21/12/2016
  Richard Herring is joined in the Comedy Club by Deborah Francis-White.
12. 23:00
  We Know Everything—Episode 6
  6/6Does colour exist or is it a pigment of our imagination?
13. 23:15
  Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, Speeches
  6/6Sir Ralph hosts a literary lunch at the Munchbox Cafeteria.
14. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Where Boffins Dare
  4/6To avoid a war posting to Burma, the blundering codebreakers must catch a German spy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Demon of Paris 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey travel to 1894 Paris on the trail of Toulouse-Lautrec.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Porky Pies
  Richard Wiseman, Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek out the truth about lies.
3. 01:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 3
  3/5Joakim tries to cope, but a visit from some friends yields a hasty departure.
4. 01:30
  St Ives and Me
  Anna Chen makes a personal journey into the culture and community of the Cornish town.
5. 02:00
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—Mother Love
  A dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy, read by Lia Williams.
6. 02:15
  Disneyfied—101 Dalmatians
  3/5Phill Jupitus wonders if Disney went too far with his portrayal of Cruella de Vil?
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 3
  3/5The derelict house mystery deepens when manservant Trottle finds people inside.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Farewell, Modestine!
  8/8As Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure concludes, there is a last supper with his donkey.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—The Mysterious Traveller: The House of Death
  Maurice Tarplin conjures a tale of two greedy paranoid spinsters.
10. 03:30
  Mystery Theater—Dime a Dance: Lucille Ball
  1944: Dance hall worker Ginger Allen is embroiled in the hunt for a murderer.
11. 04:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Coles and Giles Coren.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically.
13. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Dream Genie
  2/4Derek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell.
14. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Sarah Millican
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about cars.

Thursday 22 December 2016