BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 26 December 2017

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
  5/8Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
2. 06:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
3. 07:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
  2/4Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
  3/6Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
7. 09:00
  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
8. 09:30
  Son of Santa
  Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 11:00
  Ballet Stories—Coppelia by Adam Thorpe
  2/5Dr Coppelius makes a clockwork doll so lifelike that one man falls in love with her.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Eyes of Horus
  2/4Intrigue for the sleuth as a priceless antique disappears under impossible conditions.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
  5/8Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
4. 13:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  2/5Sensitive finances and a visit from a friend. A journal of life in 1930s Devon.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—A Marriage of Minds
  2/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores the history of friendship over the centuries.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 17. Dombey Abandoned
  17/20As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans.
8. 14:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—2. Success and Sorrow
  2/5When tragedy strikes, the young clown seeks consolation in making others laugh.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
11. 16:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
  4/6Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
12. 17:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
  2/4Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
13. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
  3/6Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—2. End of Days
  2/6The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
2. 18:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Max Hudd
  Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' star.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
  Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
  The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
  5/8Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
6. 20:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
7. 21:00
  Ballet Stories—Coppelia by Adam Thorpe
  2/5Dr Coppelius makes a clockwork doll so lifelike that one man falls in love with her.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Eyes of Horus
  2/4Intrigue for the sleuth as a priceless antique disappears under impossible conditions.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
  3/6Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
10. 22:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Old School Tie
  4/4Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh?
11. 23:00
  Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem?
12. 23:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4A visitor for Joanna Lumley's mum and a battle for the last parachute.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—2. End of Days
  2/6The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Max Hudd
  Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' star.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
  5/8Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
4. 01:30
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  2/5Sensitive finances and a visit from a friend. A journal of life in 1930s Devon.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—A Marriage of Minds
  2/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores the history of friendship over the centuries.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 17. Dombey Abandoned
  17/20As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans.
8. 02:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—2. Success and Sorrow
  2/5When tragedy strikes, the young clown seeks consolation in making others laugh.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
  1/2Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
  4/6Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
12. 05:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
  2/4Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
  3/6Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.

Wednesday 27 December 2017