BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 January 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—1. Immune
  1/9Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.
2. 00:30
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 2. Who Laughs Last
  2/6The GP meets his match with Scotland's stingiest widow. With John Gordon Sinclair.
4. 01:30
  Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary
  Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk
5. 02:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 2
  2/5Snowball has big plans for a farmyard revolution, but how will fellow pig Napoleon react?
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Education of the Heart
  The dangers of friendship as conveyed to children in the 18th and 19th centuries.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 2
  2/5Mary Ann has a new job and there's afternoon delight for Anna Madrigal and Edgar.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
  2/5Stephen Grosz examines the ways that people protect themselves with lies and bluster.
9. 03:00
  Edna Ferber - Show Boat—Episode 2
  2/2Parthy has shocking news about Gaylord and Kim receives a telegram.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, Charity Begins at Home
  5/6Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?
12. 05:00
  Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 3
  3/4Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Anna and Jim.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Portishead
  4/6Mark Steel visits Portishead in Somerset and performs for the locals.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 3. The Day Dandini Came to Town
  3/6The GP finds a touring Cinderella to be more opera than panto. With John Gordon Sinclair.
2. 06:30
  The Lost Art of Churches
  Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important twentieth century art in churches.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback faces jeopardy from his dodgy past.
4. 07:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Fear
  3/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling fear. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Pertwee Posted to Portsmouth
  17/26The Chief Petty Officer makes waves with his request to join Captain Povey's staff.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
7. 09:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, The Brontes
  1/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.
8. 09:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Education and Money
  6/6The lifestyle show focuses on 'education' and 'money'.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 11:00
  Introductions—We Are All Made of Stars, by Rohan Kar
  3/3Singleton Rupinder is convinced by her mum to follow the stars to find the perfect match.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Sarah McDonald Hughes - Take Me to Redcar
  Fiona cannot wait to show her boyfriend around her hometown, but something is not right.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Pertwee Posted to Portsmouth
  17/26The Chief Petty Officer makes waves with his request to join Captain Povey's staff.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 3. The Day Dandini Came to Town
  3/6The GP finds a touring Cinderella to be more opera than panto. With John Gordon Sinclair.
4. 13:30
  The Lost Art of Churches
  Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important twentieth century art in churches.
5. 14:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 3
  3/5The windmill's smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, and Napoleon cements his position.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Darwin's Best Friend
  8/15Thomas Dixon explores the origins of the idea of friendships between humans and animals.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 3
  3/5Mary Ann is considering going home while Michael hopes that Jon is moving in.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
  3/5Stephen Grosz on the patient who revealed his inner life over the telephone.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 16:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, The Brontes
  1/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.
11. 16:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Education and Money
  6/6The lifestyle show focuses on 'education' and 'money'.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback faces jeopardy from his dodgy past.
13. 17:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Fear
  3/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling fear. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
  2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
2. 18:30
  Musical Legends—Duane Eddy
  The master of twang talks to Tom Morton about his long and varied career.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 2, Pertwee Posted to Portsmouth
  17/26The Chief Petty Officer makes waves with his request to join Captain Povey's staff.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 3. The Day Dandini Came to Town
  3/6The GP finds a touring Cinderella to be more opera than panto. With John Gordon Sinclair.
6. 20:30
  The Lost Art of Churches
  Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important twentieth century art in churches.
7. 21:00
  Introductions—We Are All Made of Stars, by Rohan Kar
  3/3Singleton Rupinder is convinced by her mum to follow the stars to find the perfect match.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Sarah McDonald Hughes - Take Me to Redcar
  Fiona cannot wait to show her boyfriend around her hometown, but something is not right.
9. 22:00
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Fear
  3/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling fear. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.
10. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Night 2/2
  Deborah Frances-White is joined by Ed Night.
12. 23:00
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, Sally's Birthday
  2/4At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law.
13. 23:30
  Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones host the show for young folk.
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
  2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
2. 00:30
  Musical Legends—Duane Eddy
  The master of twang talks to Tom Morton about his long and varied career.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 3. The Day Dandini Came to Town
  3/6The GP finds a touring Cinderella to be more opera than panto. With John Gordon Sinclair.
4. 01:30
  The Lost Art of Churches
  Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important twentieth century art in churches.
5. 02:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 3
  3/5The windmill's smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, and Napoleon cements his position.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Darwin's Best Friend
  8/15Thomas Dixon explores the origins of the idea of friendships between humans and animals.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 3
  3/5Mary Ann is considering going home while Michael hopes that Jon is moving in.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
  3/5Stephen Grosz on the patient who revealed his inner life over the telephone.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 16, The Brontes
  1/6James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.
11. 04:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Education and Money
  6/6The lifestyle show focuses on 'education' and 'money'.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback faces jeopardy from his dodgy past.
13. 05:30
  Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Fear
  3/4Jeremy Hardy is feeling fear. He not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too.

Thursday 4 January 2018