BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 22 December 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Edward the Conqueror
  4/5A woman tries to convince her husband that a stray cat is a reincarnation of Franz Liszt.
2. 00:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, A Madman's Manuscript
  4/5From his prison cell, a madman looks back on the horrific events that led him there.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Arthur Wharton
  Viv Anderson champions the life of Arthur Wharton, the first black professional footballer
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 2. In Which Steve Meets Captain O'Hara
  2/8The trail leads to a Limehouse pub and a chilling discovery in a lonely quarry.
5. 01:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
6. 02:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—9. Little Compton, Cornwall
  9/10Stevens's professional calm is interrupted by a new guest. Read by John Moffatt.
7. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—9. Import and Export
  How the UK began to embrace carols from all over the world.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 14. Marital Crisis
  14/20Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, Dead Right
  4/5Approaching her 98th birthday, Diana Athill shares her thoughts and feelings about death.
10. 03:00
  The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—1. The Countess
  1/2Life takes an unexpected turn for engaged Newland Archer...
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 21, Semi-final 3
  Edward Seckerson chairs the last of the semi-finals in the quiz on music of all kinds.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 7, Is There a Father Christmas?
  3/8Mr Sims is elected to coordinate school festivities, but he doesn't spot the 'banana skin'
13. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With news of another baby for their best friends, Dan takes action over Lucy's reaction.
14. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Festivals
  2/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by visiting a music festival with Robin Ince.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains
  3/8Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser?
2. 06:30
  Friends through Thick and Thin
  An exploration of female friendship through the moving stories of three sets of friends.
3. 07:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
  4/4Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
4. 07:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 3, Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit
  2/2Martin Jarvis performs Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit by PG Wodehouse.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7
  7/14A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Family Christmas
  9/9Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—A Week of Sundays
  The family decide to break from tradition and make alternative festive arrangements.
9. 10:00
  The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart
  2/2Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.
10. 11:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Happy Prince
  From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the city's poor.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—The Christmas of Inspector Steine
  The Queen's first Christmas broadcast, but there is little festive spirit at the station.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7
  7/14A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Family Christmas
  9/9Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains
  3/8Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser?
4. 13:30
  Friends through Thick and Thin
  An exploration of female friendship through the moving stories of three sets of friends.
5. 14:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—10. Evening, Weymouth
  10/10Stevens finally meets Miss Kenton, but the event makes him question his life's work.
6. 14:15
  A Cause for Caroling—10. Ring in the New
  Jeremy Summerly ponders the success of new carols over the last century.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 15. Defiant Edith Demands Freedom
  15/20Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, A Life of Luxuries
  5/5Diana Athill looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through life.
9. 15:00
  The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart
  2/2Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—A Week of Sundays
  The family decide to break from tradition and make alternative festive arrangements.
12. 17:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
  4/4Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
13. 17:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 3, Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit
  2/2Martin Jarvis performs Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit by PG Wodehouse.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Neck
  5/5A press baron's adulterous wife gets her head stuck in a Henry Moore. What should he do?
2. 18:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Queer Chair
  5/5Too many glasses of punch and Tom feels the queer chair in the room of his inn turn on him
3. 18:30
  Soul Music—Fairytale of New York
  The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
4. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7
  7/14A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches.
5. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Family Christmas
  9/9Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains
  3/8Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser?
7. 20:30
  Friends through Thick and Thin
  An exploration of female friendship through the moving stories of three sets of friends.
8. 21:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Happy Prince
  From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the city's poor.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—The Christmas of Inspector Steine
  The Queen's first Christmas broadcast, but there is little festive spirit at the station.
10. 22:00
  The Harpoon—Christmas Special
  A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys. Starring Peter Baynham.
11. 22:30
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, John Kettley
  5/5Sheffield's aspiring singer/songwriter John Shuttleworth takes over the BBC.
12. 23:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Ed Reardon at Christmas
  It's Christmas day, but will Ed be spending it in the bosom of his family?
13. 23:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Technology
  3/6Stephen K Amos and friends present a stand-up guide to living with technology.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, The Neck
  5/5A press baron's adulterous wife gets her head stuck in a Henry Moore. What should he do?
2. 00:15
  Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Queer Chair
  5/5Too many glasses of punch and Tom feels the queer chair in the room of his inn turn on him
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—Fairytale of New York
  The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains
  3/8Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser?
5. 01:30
  Friends through Thick and Thin
  An exploration of female friendship through the moving stories of three sets of friends.
6. 02:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—10. Evening, Weymouth
  10/10Stevens finally meets Miss Kenton, but the event makes him question his life's work.
7. 02:15
  A Cause for Caroling—10. Ring in the New
  Jeremy Summerly ponders the success of new carols over the last century.
8. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 15. Defiant Edith Demands Freedom
  15/20Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, A Life of Luxuries
  5/5Diana Athill looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through life.
10. 03:00
  The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart
  2/2Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.
11. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
12. 04:30
  After Henry—A Week of Sundays
  The family decide to break from tradition and make alternative festive arrangements.
13. 05:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
  4/4Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
14. 05:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 3, Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit
  2/2Martin Jarvis performs Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit by PG Wodehouse.

Saturday 23 December 2017