BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 23 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, The Demon of Paris 2/2
  4/10In Paris, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey confront Toulouse-Lautrec, who may be a serial killer
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Paavo Nurmi
  Former athlete Steve Cram nominates ‘Flying Finn’ Paavo Nurmi. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 01:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 4
  4/5Detective Davidsson takes another step forward in her investigation into Katrine's death.
4. 01:30
  A Family Business: The Chaplin Legacy
  Tim Brooke-Taylor discovers how the creative legacy of Charlie Chaplin lives on.
5. 02:00
  Mole Cooks His Goose by Sue Townsend
  Adrian takes charge of cooking the festive lunch
6. 02:15
  Disneyfied—Mary Poppins
  4/5Phill Jupitus discovers how Disney annoyed the magic nanny's creator, PL Travers.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 4
  4/5Trottle makes a disturbing discovery at the derelict house, in a locked room.
8. 02:45
  The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase
  A festive tale from the Mausoleum Club. Could Sir Henry's cake adoration be his downfall?
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Boston Blackie: The Jonathan Diamond
  The kind-hearted thief is called-upon to retrieve a gem.
10. 03:30
  Mystery Theater—Drive In: Judy Garland
  1946: A lot of things can happen at a drive-in that are not on the menu.
11. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
  2/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
12. 04:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—1. Cue the Tantrums!
  1/5Opera Sunderland faces disarray by opting for 'West Side Story' over a gay opera.
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston at Christmas
  Nancy is keen for the family to enjoy a festive celebration together.
14. 05:30
  A Beginner's Guide to India—Women
  1/2Aditi Mittal looks at the options open to women in modern India.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 5
  5/5As a harsh blizzard descends, Tilda must face a desperate gun battle.
2. 06:30
  Crib City
  Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—The Fight Before Christmas
  Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.
4. 07:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
  1/2Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, I Was Monty's Treble
  2/17The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Herring, Lippincott, Clemente
  4/6Featuring objects from Richard Herring, Kristin Lippincott and Dr Christofer Clemente.
8. 09:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Lifeboat: Tallulah Bankhead
  July 1943: Survivors are adrift in the Atlantic. Stars Tallulah Bankhead.
10. 10:50
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Tallulah Bankhead
  American actress Tallulah Bankhead is Roy Plomley's 'lazy' castaway.
11. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
12. 11:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, I Was Monty's Treble
  2/17The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?
3. 13:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 5
  5/5As a harsh blizzard descends, Tilda must face a desperate gun battle.
4. 13:30
  Crib City
  Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
5. 14:00
  Rhys Davies Competition Winners—Supper
  2/2It's Christmas Eve, and a woman is getting ready for the arrival of an unusual guest.
6. 14:15
  Disneyfied—Jungle Book
  5/5Phill Jupitus claims Jungle Book is the greatest movie ever made.
7. 14:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
8. 14:45
  Nabokov's Christmas
  Nabokov's beautiful Christmas story of loss and redemption. Read by Robert Glenister.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Lifeboat: Tallulah Bankhead
  July 1943: Survivors are adrift in the Atlantic. Stars Tallulah Bankhead.
10. 15:50
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Tallulah Bankhead
  American actress Tallulah Bankhead is Roy Plomley's 'lazy' castaway.
11. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Herring, Lippincott, Clemente
  4/6Featuring objects from Richard Herring, Kristin Lippincott and Dr Christofer Clemente.
12. 16:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
13. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—The Fight Before Christmas
  Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.
14. 17:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
  1/2Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, A Shard of Ice 1/2
  5/10The Doctor is reunited with Captain Yates, as they search for the lost TARDIS components.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, A Question of Loyalty
  4/8With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, I Was Monty's Treble
  2/17The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?
5. 20:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 5
  5/5As a harsh blizzard descends, Tilda must face a desperate gun battle.
6. 20:30
  Crib City
  Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 10
  10/10Bond is betrayed, and it seems the true enemy is much closer to home than he realises.
8. 21:15
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
9. 22:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
  1/2Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
10. 22:30
  Pleased to Meet You—A Very Dora Christmas, 2. Festive Roast
  2/2Find out what, or rather who, saucy Dora Dale is roasting on an open fire.
11. 23:00
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Topical piffle and outrageous fibs from Armando and guests, including Dara O Briain.
12. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, The Fitness Club
  3/6The Laird challenges Dougal to swim, cycle and run in a MacAthlon.
13. 23:45
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting
  3/6Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, A Shard of Ice 1/2
  5/10The Doctor is reunited with Captain Yates, as they search for the lost TARDIS components.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.
3. 01:00
  Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room—Episode 5
  5/5As a harsh blizzard descends, Tilda must face a desperate gun battle.
4. 01:30
  Crib City
  Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
5. 02:00
  Rhys Davies Competition Winners—Supper
  2/2It's Christmas Eve, and a woman is getting ready for the arrival of an unusual guest.
6. 02:15
  Disneyfied—Jungle Book
  5/5Phill Jupitus claims Jungle Book is the greatest movie ever made.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
8. 02:45
  Nabokov's Christmas
  Nabokov's beautiful Christmas story of loss and redemption. Read by Robert Glenister.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Lifeboat: Tallulah Bankhead
  July 1943: Survivors are adrift in the Atlantic. Stars Tallulah Bankhead.
10. 03:50
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Tallulah Bankhead
  American actress Tallulah Bankhead is Roy Plomley's 'lazy' castaway.
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Herring, Lippincott, Clemente
  4/6Featuring objects from Richard Herring, Kristin Lippincott and Dr Christofer Clemente.
12. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—The Fight Before Christmas
  Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.
14. 05:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
  1/2Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.

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