BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 25 December 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton
  A less than merry gravedigger is persuaded to change his ways.
2. 00:30
  The Spirit of the House
  A couple hear disembodied voices in their new home. How long will they be able to remain?
3. 01:00
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 3
  3/4Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
4. 02:15
  Maeve Binchy - Christmas Present
  A young boy spots a simple way of showing a family the true magic of Christmas Day.
5. 02:30
  Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—Episode 2
  2/2With her thoughts still on an ageing rocker, Eleanor lets the bubbles go to her head.
6. 03:45
  The Snowman
  Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
7. 04:00
  Saturday Drama—The Red Shoes
  Karen's heart is set on some magic red shoes that she cannot resist, whatever the cost.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—What the Donkey Saw: UA Fanthorpe's Christmas Poems
  Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'What the Donkey Saw' - UA Fanthorpe's Christmas poems.
9. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
  1/6Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
  4/8A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
2. 06:30
  An Alternative Christmas
  Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
3. 07:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
  5/6The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
  6/6Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
6. 08:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
  17/26Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
7. 09:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
8. 09:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 6
  6/6Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
9. 10:00
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
10. 10:30
  Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
  When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
11. 11:00
  Ballet Stories—Swan Lake by Elizabeth Buchan
  1/5A prince's first taste of love is a midnight encounter with a swan-woman.
12. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew
  1/4A night at the music hall ends in death, as Holmes is engaged by a most unexpected client.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
  17/26Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
  4/8A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
4. 13:30
  An Alternative Christmas
  Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  1/5A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Gossips and Goodfellows
  1/15Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 16. Homeless and Hopeless
  16/20Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?
8. 14:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
  1/5How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
9. 15:00
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
10. 15:30
  Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
  When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
11. 16:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
12. 16:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 6
  6/6Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
13. 17:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
  5/6The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
14. 17:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
  6/6Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—1. The Arrival
  1/6A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord
  Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
4. 19:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
  17/26Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
  4/8A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
6. 20:30
  An Alternative Christmas
  Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
7. 21:00
  Ballet Stories—Swan Lake by Elizabeth Buchan
  1/5A prince's first taste of love is a midnight encounter with a swan-woman.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew
  1/4A night at the music hall ends in death, as Holmes is engaged by a most unexpected client.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
  6/6Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
10. 22:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Can spin kings Prentiss McCabe turn a failed novelist into a best seller?
11. 23:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2017, Episode 1
  1/2A look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom
12. 23:30
  The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Dig
  2/6Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation, and visit a very liberal safari park.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—1. The Arrival
  1/6A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord
  Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.(R)
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
  4/8A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
4. 01:30
  An Alternative Christmas
  Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  1/5A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Gossips and Goodfellows
  1/15Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 16. Homeless and Hopeless
  16/20Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?
8. 02:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
  1/5How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
9. 03:00
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
10. 03:30
  Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
  When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
11. 04:00
  The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
12. 04:30
  Living with Betty—Episode 6
  6/6Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
13. 05:00
  Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
  5/6The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
  6/6Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.

Tuesday 26 December 2017