BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 19 December 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever
  6/6Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.
2. 06:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
3. 07:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 1
  1/4Former neighbours Minnie and Roops come to stay with Anna and Jim in the country.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Matlock and Matlock Bath
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath and performs for the locals.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests recap the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping
  3/6The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.
9. 10:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 2
  2/2Can Bill pay back the money he owes Captain Biggar? Will it be Jeeves to the rescue?
10. 11:00
  Book at Bedtime—Truman Capote Short Stories, A Christmas Memory - Part 2/2
  2/5Buddy and his elderly best friend Miss Sook go to the woods in search of a tree.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Lost and Found
  An elderly man and his relationship with his middle-aged daughter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
3. 13:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever
  6/6Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.
4. 13:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
5. 14:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—7. At Moscombe Near Tavistock
  7/10Lord Darlington asks Stevens to make changes to the staff, which leads to a clash.
6. 14:15
  A Cause for Caroling—7. Folk Carol Survival and Revival
  How the gallery tradition, squeezed out of 19th-century church worship, refused to die.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 12. The Newly-weds Return
  12/20The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, Alive, Alive Oh!
  2/5Diana describes the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s.
9. 15:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 2
  2/2Can Bill pay back the money he owes Captain Biggar? Will it be Jeeves to the rescue?
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
11. 16:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
12. 17:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 1
  1/4Former neighbours Minnie and Roops come to stay with Anna and Jim in the country.
13. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Matlock and Matlock Bath
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath and performs for the locals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Way up to Heaven
  2/5A trip to Paris allows a wife to take revenge on her husband.
2. 18:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Chips Bargains with the Devil
  2/5A ship's carpenter attempts to break his pact with the Devil.
3. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
  Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
4. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 05/07/1964
  Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin - and the world's worst ape-man.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Bridge Under Troubled Water
  Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
6. 20:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever
  6/6Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.
7. 20:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
8. 21:00
  Book at Bedtime—Truman Capote Short Stories, A Christmas Memory - Part 2/2
  2/5Buddy and his elderly best friend Miss Sook go to the woods in search of a tree.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Lost and Found
  An elderly man and his relationship with his middle-aged daughter.
10. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Matlock and Matlock Bath
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath and performs for the locals.
11. 22:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3
  3/4Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Robin Ince 1/2
  Jessica Fostekew is joined by stand-up and Infinite Monkey Cage-r, Robin Ince.
13. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6In the Tower of Tests, Sam loses a pal. But is death the end?
14. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Peter Andre is revealed as the most dangerous man on Earth by the 'one-woman Fast Show'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Way up to Heaven
  2/5A trip to Paris allows a wife to take revenge on her husband.
2. 00:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Chips Bargains with the Devil
  2/5A ship's carpenter attempts to break his pact with the Devil.
3. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
  Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
4. 01:00
  VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever
  6/6Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.
5. 01:30
  The Number 1 Ladies' Opera House
  No1 Ladies' Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith's opera project in Botswana.
6. 02:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—7. At Moscombe Near Tavistock
  7/10Lord Darlington asks Stevens to make changes to the staff, which leads to a clash.
7. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—7. Folk Carol Survival and Revival
  How the gallery tradition, squeezed out of 19th-century church worship, refused to die.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 12. The Newly-weds Return
  12/20The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, Alive, Alive Oh!
  2/5Diana describes the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s.
10. 03:00
  PG Wodehouse - Ring for Jeeves—Episode 2
  2/2Can Bill pay back the money he owes Captain Biggar? Will it be Jeeves to the rescue?
11. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
12. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
  3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
13. 05:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 1
  1/4Former neighbours Minnie and Roops come to stay with Anna and Jim in the country.
14. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Matlock and Matlock Bath
  2/6Mark Steel visits the Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath and performs for the locals.

Wednesday 20 December 2017