BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 28 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 1/2
  7/10The Doctor, Yates and Mrs Wibbsey are in 1976 New York.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
  1/6Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
3. 01:00
  Enid Blyton - The Magic Faraway Tree—Up the Tree Again
  2/2The children venture up once again through the hole in the cloud in Enid Blyton's classic.
4. 01:30
  Oh Yes I Am
  Mark Ravenhill asks why pantomime still attracts the Christmas crowds.
5. 02:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear
  2/4A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance.
6. 02:15
  The Good Samaritan—Sylvia's Story
  2/5After just two days in prison, pensioner Sylvia Hardy had her council tax protest ruined.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 2
  2/5Gossip columns reveal Edith and Charles's romance, but her future in-laws are not pleased.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 2
  2/5Charlie is regretting his impetuous decision to join the Coldstream Guards.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—The Radio Theater: Hostages
  An armed robber takes hostages, blurring the lines between victim and villain.
10. 03:40
  Mystery Theater—The Third Man: Voodoo
  Con artist Harry Lime recalls a low point arriving in Haiti.
11. 04:00
  Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
  Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
12. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 4, The Pretenders
  7/8Ambassador Mackenzie faces an aristocratic revival in the Federated People's Republic.
13. 05:00
  Sharing Fatman—Rainbows and Buried Treasure
  6/6Will the syndicate sell Mr Fatman? Dreams come true at Ascot, and romance blooms.
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
2. 06:30
  Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
  Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
3. 07:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
  Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
6. 08:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
7. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
8. 09:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
9. 10:00
  Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
  1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
10. 10:30
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
  1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
11. 11:00
  Morven Crumlish - Murals—A Bowl of Cherries
  3/3Crises beset an events manager, who is organising a christening party at the former church
12. 11:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
  Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
3. 13:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
4. 13:30
  Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
  Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
5. 14:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
  3/4As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
6. 14:15
  The Good Samaritan—The Butterfields' Story
  3/5Jane and Ashley Butterfield set up a charity to run a home for girls in Delhi.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 3
  3/5Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 3
  3/5Roger despairs of ever writing a serious letter to his wayward son, Charlie.
9. 15:00
  Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
  1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
10. 15:30
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
  1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
11. 16:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
12. 16:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
13. 17:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
14. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 2/2
  8/10The Doctor confronts the latest manifestation of the Demon.
2. 18:30
  Off the Page—Last Orders
  With increasing numbers of British pubs closing, Dominic Arkwright considers their demise.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
  Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
4. 19:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
  5/20The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
5. 20:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
6. 20:30
  Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
  Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
7. 21:00
  Morven Crumlish - Murals—A Bowl of Cherries
  3/3Crises beset an events manager, who is organising a christening party at the former church
8. 21:15
  Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
  1/3Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
9. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
10. 22:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Author Author; Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol
  2/6The American essayist's musing on life as an author and a satirical swipe at critics.
11. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
  1/6Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
12. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Getting Heavy
  5/6Bottom of Bletchley Park's league, the codebreakers set out to prove themselves.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 2/2
  8/10The Doctor confronts the latest manifestation of the Demon.
2. 00:30
  Off the Page—Last Orders
  With increasing numbers of British pubs closing, Dominic Arkwright considers their demise.
3. 01:00
  Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
  1/2A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
4. 01:30
  Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
  Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
5. 02:00
  Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
  3/4As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
6. 02:15
  The Good Samaritan—The Butterfields' Story
  3/5Jane and Ashley Butterfield set up a charity to run a home for girls in Delhi.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 3
  3/5Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 3
  3/5Roger despairs of ever writing a serious letter to his wayward son, Charlie.
9. 03:00
  Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
  1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
10. 03:30
  Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
  1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
11. 04:00
  Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
12. 04:30
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
13. 05:00
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
  3/4Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
14. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.

Thursday 29 December 2016