BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 18 December 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Arthur C Clarke - Rendezvous with Rama—Episode 2
  2/2What is the secret at the heart of the space object known as Rama?
2. 01:00
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 2
  2/4Dombey is in deep mourning for his son.
3. 02:15
  Dawn Lowe-Watson - Locum
  A new locum's arrival sparks consequences for a doctor's family in the Lake District.
4. 02:30
  Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—Episode 1
  1/2Can one act of kindness shatter the walls Eleanor has built around herself?
5. 03:45
  Centurions—Orson Welles: Citizen Kane
  Peter Bogdanovich, David Thomson and Jonathan Rosenbaum discuss Welles's masterpiece.
6. 04:00
  DH Lawrence - Daughters of the Vicar
  Classic tale of the struggle between emotion and intellect with Rachel Atkins.
7. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - The Oxen
  Poet Daljit Nagra chooses Adventures in Poetry: The Oxen, Thomas Hardy's nostalgic poem.
8. 05:30
  Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—2000s
  4/4Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date
  5/6The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.
2. 06:30
  The Listeners
  Blind broadcaster Peter White explores the world where sound means everything.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Repeat After Me
  4/6William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 5
  5/668th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
5. 08:00
  Hello Cheeky—From 04/11/1979
  Pun-tastic sketches with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, John Junkin and guest Terry Wogan
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference
  16/26Jones and Godfrey goof on a platoon exercise involving live ammunition.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
8. 09:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 5
  5/6Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?
9. 10:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 1
  1/2Can Jeeves help Lord Rowcester to sell his crumbling pile to a wealthy American widow?
10. 11:00
  Book at Bedtime—Truman Capote Short Stories, A Christmas Memory - Part 1/2
  1/5Seven-year-old Buddy and best friend the elderly Miss Sook prepare for the festive season.
11. 11:15
  Don Taylor - Flee as a Bird to the Mountain
  A group of 60-something men revive their schoolboy New Orleans Jazz band.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hello Cheeky—From 04/11/1979
  Pun-tastic sketches with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, John Junkin and guest Terry Wogan
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference
  16/26Jones and Godfrey goof on a platoon exercise involving live ammunition.
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date
  5/6The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.
4. 13:30
  The Listeners
  Blind broadcaster Peter White explores the world where sound means everything.
5. 14:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—6. On Into Dorset
  6/10On his trip to Cornwall, Stevens faces some awkward questions about his former employer.
6. 14:15
  A Cause for Caroling—6. A Second Golden Age
  By the mid-19th century, the singing of carols was once again hugely popular.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 11. Lost at Sea!
  11/20Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, Post War
  1/5Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain in the 1940s and 50s was dreary.
9. 15:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 1
  1/2Can Jeeves help Lord Rowcester to sell his crumbling pile to a wealthy American widow?
10. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
11. 16:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 5
  5/6Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?
12. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Repeat After Me
  4/6William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father.
13. 17:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 5
  5/668th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Taste
  1/5Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage?
2. 18:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Trial for Murder
  1/5The ghost of a murdered man haunts the courtroom at the trial of his killer.
3. 18:30
  A Good Read—Jon Ronson and Karen Thomson
  Jon Ronson and Karen Thomson are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.
4. 19:00
  Hello Cheeky—From 04/11/1979
  Pun-tastic sketches with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, John Junkin and guest Terry Wogan
5. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference
  16/26Jones and Godfrey goof on a platoon exercise involving live ammunition.
6. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date
  5/6The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.
7. 20:30
  The Listeners
  Blind broadcaster Peter White explores the world where sound means everything.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Truman Capote Short Stories, A Christmas Memory - Part 1/2
  1/5Seven-year-old Buddy and best friend the elderly Miss Sook prepare for the festive season.
9. 21:15
  Don Taylor - Flee as a Bird to the Mountain
  A group of 60-something men revive their schoolboy New Orleans Jazz band.
10. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 5
  5/668th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
11. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6An old flame pits spinmeisters Charles and Martin against one another.
12. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests recap the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
13. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Museum Reopens
  1/6Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Taste
  1/5Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage?
2. 00:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Trial for Murder
  1/5The ghost of a murdered man haunts the courtroom at the trial of his killer.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Jon Ronson and Karen Thomson
  Jon Ronson and Karen Thomson are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.(R)
4. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date
  5/6The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.
5. 01:30
  The Listeners
  Blind broadcaster Peter White explores the world where sound means everything.
6. 02:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—6. On Into Dorset
  6/10On his trip to Cornwall, Stevens faces some awkward questions about his former employer.
7. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—6. A Second Golden Age
  By the mid-19th century, the singing of carols was once again hugely popular.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 11. Lost at Sea!
  11/20Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, Post War
  1/5Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain in the 1940s and 50s was dreary.
10. 03:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 1
  1/2Can Jeeves help Lord Rowcester to sell his crumbling pile to a wealthy American widow?
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.
12. 04:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 5
  5/6Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Repeat After Me
  4/6William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 5
  5/668th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.

Tuesday 19 December 2017