BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 January 2017

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—4. Darkness
  4/5Panic kicks in as Carl's dream-world dissolves into a void. Will he ever wake up?
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Paul Robeson
  Anna Ford nominates singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love
  5/6As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece.
4. 01:30
  78 Revolutions
  Jenny Hammerton - a DJ of 78s - explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—4. Family Feuds and Single Parenting
  4/10Bitter Nadine struggles with her unexpected new life as a single mum.
6. 02:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The Theology of Debt
  David Graeber considers how the world's religious texts include the language of debt.
7. 02:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Ring
  4/10When a Bollywood actress's diamond ring goes missing, the suspicion falls on Sapna.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Wilkie Collins, Episode 4
  4/5After Collins finds success with The Woman in White, another woman enters his life.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 1
  1/2Chris Guthrie is torn between her love of the land and her ambition to become a teacher.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Lorraine Kelly
  2/6Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Taking It Up the Octave—3. Flushing Out Talent
  3/5Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public loo?
12. 05:00
  In the Red—Episode 2
  2/7Can George Cragge keep his job and get nearer to the murderer at the same time?
13. 05:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Winter
  1/4Geoff attempts to start a career as a comedian in the tiny Swedish village of Yxsjo.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance
  6/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue.
2. 06:30
  Hey Mr Salinger
  Joanna Smith Rakoff explores JD Salinger's relationship with fans who wrote him letters
3. 07:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Entertaining Edwin
  2/6A school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy, while teenage tearaways terrorise residents.
4. 07:30
  Pauline Pepys Dowry
  Situation comedy about Samuel Pepys' less famous sister and her disastrous love life.
5. 08:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Whisky Priest
  6/8Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
7. 09:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Frost, Sinha, Aderin-Pocock
  6/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Paul Sinha and Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
8. 09:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 2
  2/2After her father's death, Chris is determined to stay and work the farm alone if need be.
10. 11:00
  Go West—The Most Beautiful Man in the World
  5/5By Katherine Mitchell. Comic monologue recorded at the Bath Literature Festival.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Beryl: A Love Story on Two Wheels
  Maxine Peake's first drama about cycling champion Beryl Burton, featuring Charlie Burton.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Whisky Priest
  6/8Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
3. 13:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance
  6/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue.
4. 13:30
  Hey Mr Salinger
  Joanna Smith Rakoff explores JD Salinger's relationship with fans who wrote him letters
5. 14:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—5. Wedding Bells with Stepchildren
  5/10Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but will they cope with his possessive daughter?
6. 14:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The Classical World
  Anthropologist David Graeber examines debt in the Classical period.
7. 14:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Candy Van
  5/10A van appears in Sapna's neighbourhood, luring children away to work in factories.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Wilkie Collins, Episode 5
  5/5Wilkie's first child with Martha Rudd is born and Caroline returns to Gloucester Place.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 2
  2/2After her father's death, Chris is determined to stay and work the farm alone if need be.
10. 16:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Frost, Sinha, Aderin-Pocock
  6/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Paul Sinha and Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
11. 16:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
12. 17:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Entertaining Edwin
  2/6A school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy, while teenage tearaways terrorise residents.
13. 17:30
  Pauline Pepys Dowry
  Situation comedy about Samuel Pepys' less famous sister and her disastrous love life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—5. Stimulus
  5/5Fear of never waking up turns to fear of waking up as Carl starts to stir.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Let's Face the Music and Dance
  Exploring the emotional impact of the classic Irving Berlin song.
3. 19:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Whisky Priest
  6/8Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
5. 20:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance
  6/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue.
6. 20:30
  Hey Mr Salinger
  Joanna Smith Rakoff explores JD Salinger's relationship with fans who wrote him letters
7. 21:00
  Go West—The Most Beautiful Man in the World
  5/5By Katherine Mitchell. Comic monologue recorded at the Bath Literature Festival.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Beryl: A Love Story on Two Wheels
  Maxine Peake's first drama about cycling champion Beryl Burton, featuring Charlie Burton.
9. 22:00
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Pilot
  Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Adam Riches' fully-loaded bandolier of character comedy
10. 22:30
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 2. 'Mum is behaving like a teenager'.
  2/4Sarah tackles a mother behaving like a teenager and a butcher who can't find a girl.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—06/01/2017
  Arthur Smith is joined in the Comedy Club by Mark Thomas.
12. 23:00
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Armando makes topical mischief. With Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre and Andy Zaltzman.
13. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, The Monster in the Loch
  5/6The elderly Scotsmen have a monstrous encounter in the great outdoors.
14. 23:45
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Dating
  5/6Judy fixes Dave up on his first date since his marriage broke up. Stars Reece Shearsmith.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Coma by Alex Garland—5. Stimulus
  5/5Fear of never waking up turns to fear of waking up as Carl starts to stir.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Let's Face the Music and Dance
  Exploring the emotional impact of the classic Irving Berlin song.
3. 01:00
  Wimsey—Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance
  6/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue.
4. 01:30
  Hey Mr Salinger
  Joanna Smith Rakoff explores JD Salinger's relationship with fans who wrote him letters
5. 02:00
  Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—5. Wedding Bells with Stepchildren
  5/10Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but will they cope with his possessive daughter?
6. 02:15
  Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The Classical World
  Anthropologist David Graeber examines debt in the Classical period.
7. 02:30
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Candy Van
  5/10A van appears in Sapna's neighbourhood, luring children away to work in factories.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Wilkie Collins, Episode 5
  5/5Wilkie's first child with Martha Rudd is born and Caroline returns to Gloucester Place.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 2
  2/2After her father's death, Chris is determined to stay and work the farm alone if need be.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Frost, Sinha, Aderin-Pocock
  6/6John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Paul Sinha and Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
12. 05:00
  The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Entertaining Edwin
  2/6A school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy, while teenage tearaways terrorise residents.
13. 05:30
  Pauline Pepys Dowry
  Situation comedy about Samuel Pepys' less famous sister and her disastrous love life.

Saturday 7 January 2017