BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 27 December 2017

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes
  6/8Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap.
2. 06:30
  Candlelight: The Living Flame
  Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Despite a successful comeback tour, Tommy and Sheila aren't in the money.
4. 07:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Sad
  2/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling sad. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Lighthouse Lark
  16/26Povey probes smuggling aboard HMS Troutbridge, as she sets sail on a rescue mission.
6. 08:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 6
  6/6David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder.
7. 09:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 2
  2/2Nick's neighbour, Gatsby, asks him to engineer a meeting with his lost love Daisy.
10. 11:00
  Ballet Stories—The Firebird by Bonnie Greer
  3/5Entranced by her beauty, a prince captures a firebird. Then she offers to make a deal.
11. 11:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Thirteen Watches
  3/4Two train passengers vanish, but the sleuth is more intrigued by a dead man's pockets.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Lighthouse Lark
  16/26Povey probes smuggling aboard HMS Troutbridge, as she sets sail on a rescue mission.
2. 12:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 6
  6/6David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes
  6/8Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap.
4. 13:30
  Candlelight: The Living Flame
  Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  3/5The Provincial Lady's household is looking forward to Christmas.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Love Your Enemies
  3/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores Biblical contradictions on friendship.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 18. Edith's Revenge
  18/20Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him.
8. 14:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—3. The Price of Fame
  3/5Mother Goose makes the clown a fully fledged Georgian superstar, but fame has a downside.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 2
  2/2Nick's neighbour, Gatsby, asks him to engineer a meeting with his lost love Daisy.
10. 16:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Despite a successful comeback tour, Tommy and Sheila aren't in the money.
13. 17:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Sad
  2/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling sad. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
  3/6Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
2. 18:30
  Musical Legends—Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
  Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull tells Tom Morton about his extraordinary musical career.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Lighthouse Lark
  16/26Povey probes smuggling aboard HMS Troutbridge, as she sets sail on a rescue mission.
4. 19:30
  A Very Private Man—Episode 1
  1/6David and Helen swap Croydon for Yorkshire's countryside. But obstacles are ahead.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes
  6/8Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap.
6. 20:30
  Candlelight: The Living Flame
  Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
7. 21:00
  Ballet Stories—The Firebird by Bonnie Greer
  3/5Entranced by her beauty, a prince captures a firebird. Then she offers to make a deal.
8. 21:15
  Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Thirteen Watches
  3/4Two train passengers vanish, but the sleuth is more intrigued by a dead man's pockets.
9. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Sad
  2/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling sad. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives.
11. 23:00
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Dinner Party
  1/4Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party.
12. 23:30
  Clayton Grange—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Can the brilliantly stupid scientists make life a bit more never-ending?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
  3/6Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned
2. 00:30
  Musical Legends—Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
  Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull tells Tom Morton about his extraordinary musical career.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes
  6/8Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap.
4. 01:30
  Candlelight: The Living Flame
  Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  3/5The Provincial Lady's household is looking forward to Christmas.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Love Your Enemies
  3/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores Biblical contradictions on friendship.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 18. Edith's Revenge
  18/20Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him.
8. 02:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—3. The Price of Fame
  3/5Mother Goose makes the clown a fully fledged Georgian superstar, but fame has a downside.
9. 03:00
  Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 2
  2/2Nick's neighbour, Gatsby, asks him to engineer a meeting with his lost love Daisy.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Despite a successful comeback tour, Tommy and Sheila aren't in the money.
13. 05:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Sad
  2/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling sad. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.

Thursday 28 December 2017