BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 29 December 2017

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
  4/6Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Groucho Marx
  Roger Graef champions the great comic Groucho Marx.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens
  7/8Acting on a tip-off, Paul lays a trap in an Underground station.
4. 01:30
  Strictly Come Brucie
  Bruce Forsyth talks revealingly to Paul Morley about his life and career in showbusiness.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, Episode 4
  4/5Disaster strikes as Ethel gives notice, and our Lady heads to London to find a replacement
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Webs of Loyalty
  4/15New 18th-century ideas about 'what friends are for'.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 19. Reunited
  19/20Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate.
8. 02:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—4. Trials of Touring
  4/5The clown takes panto into new areas, but physical comedy takes its toll.
9. 03:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 1
  1/2Katherine and Mary are challenged over their assumptions about love.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 21, Final
  Edward Seckerson chairs the final of the music quiz.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Settling In
  2/6There's a new member of staff at the school and certain male colleagues are most impressed
12. 05:00
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Baking
  3/4Susan Calman tries to relax by learning to bake with Selasi Gbormittah.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
  8/8A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
2. 06:30
  Beatrix Potter's Favourite Tale
  Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester restored with its original Chistmas music
3. 07:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
4. 07:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 5, The Christmas Truce
  1/2Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton for a live audience.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
6. 08:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy.
8. 09:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
9. 10:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
10. 11:00
  Ballet Stories—The Nutcracker by Berlie Doherty
  5/5Clara gets a toy nutcracker from her godfather sparking a magical overnight journey.
11. 11:15
  Susie Maguire - The Fairy Godmother
  When infidelity threatens her friend's marriage, a counsellor opts for a direct solution.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
2. 12:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
  8/8A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
4. 13:30
  Beatrix Potter's Favourite Tale
  Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester restored with its original Chistmas music
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  5/5A visitor calls to discuss an urgent matter.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—When William Met Mary
  5/15The 18th-century origins of a famous question about men, women and friendship.
7. 14:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 20. Wedding Bells
  20/20As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair.
8. 14:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—5. Farewell to Motley
  5/5Crippled by his comedy antics, the superstar clown must bow out.
9. 15:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy.
11. 16:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
12. 17:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
13. 17:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 5, The Christmas Truce
  1/2Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton for a live audience.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Good Omens—5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
  5/6The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Auld Lang Syne
  Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
3. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 8
  8/14A travelogue of Wales, major surgery and a trip to Venus. Songs and sketches.
4. 19:30
  Albert and Me—Series 1, The Homecoming
  8/9Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.
5. 20:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
  8/8A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
6. 20:30
  Beatrix Potter's Favourite Tale
  Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester restored with its original Chistmas music
7. 21:00
  Ballet Stories—The Nutcracker by Berlie Doherty
  5/5Clara gets a toy nutcracker from her godfather sparking a magical overnight journey.
8. 21:15
  Susie Maguire - The Fairy Godmother
  When infidelity threatens her friend's marriage, a counsellor opts for a direct solution.
9. 22:00
  It's David O'Doherty Time
  The comedian combines documentary and song describing a day tidying his Dublin bedsit.
10. 22:30
  Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro
  How Mark booked singers from the Royal Opera House to perform to his father in his home.
11. 23:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Crime and Punishment
  4/6Comedian Stephen K Amos and guests compile an idiot's guide to crime and punishment.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Good Omens—5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
  5/6The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Auld Lang Syne
  Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
  8/8A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
4. 01:30
  Beatrix Potter's Favourite Tale
  Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester restored with its original Chistmas music
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  5/5A visitor calls to discuss an urgent matter.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—When William Met Mary
  5/15The 18th-century origins of a famous question about men, women and friendship.
7. 02:30
  Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 20. Wedding Bells
  20/20As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair.
8. 02:45
  The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—5. Farewell to Motley
  5/5Crippled by his comedy antics, the superstar clown must bow out.
9. 03:00
  Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2
  2/2Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy.
11. 04:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  4/8Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
12. 05:00
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Caramba Campaign
  1/6The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war.
13. 05:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 5, The Christmas Truce
  1/2Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton for a live audience.

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