BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 January 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
  4/6The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
2. 06:30
  I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
  What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
3. 07:00
  Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
  1/5Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
4. 07:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
  4/4Stand-up Susan tries to relax by birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
5. 08:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
  11/13Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/6With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
8. 09:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
  3/6Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 11:00
  Writing Lives—Treats, by Natalie Smith
  1/3As a daughter leaves her childhood home, a letter arrives making her re-evaluate her past.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Meic Povey - Take Me to Hafod Owen
  Ellis returns to his childhood home in Snowdonia to confront a troubled past.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
  11/13Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
3. 13:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
  4/6The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
4. 13:30
  I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
  What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
5. 14:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 4
  4/5The farmyard's commandments continue to change. Meanwhile, Napoleon gains a new title.
6. 14:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Comrades and Lovers
  9/15Exploring the Victorian borderland between Platonic friendship and homosexual love.
7. 14:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City
  4/5It is almost Thanksgiving and Anna Madrigal rents out the remaining rooftop apartment.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
  4/5Stephen Grosz recounts a girl's issues over being a middle child in her family.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/6With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
11. 16:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
  3/6Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
12. 17:00
  Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
  1/5Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
13. 17:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
  4/4Stand-up Susan tries to relax by birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires
  3/9Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—John Lennon
  John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 19:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
  11/13Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
4. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
  1/27How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
5. 20:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
  4/6The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
6. 20:30
  I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
  What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
7. 21:00
  Writing Lives—Treats, by Natalie Smith
  1/3As a daughter leaves her childhood home, a letter arrives making her re-evaluate her past.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Meic Povey - Take Me to Hafod Owen
  Ellis returns to his childhood home in Snowdonia to confront a troubled past.
9. 22:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
  4/4Stand-up Susan tries to relax by birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
10. 22:30
  Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Sticky Patch
  5/5A romantic neighbour and a group of aggressive eight-year-olds try to disturb Sean's peace
11. 23:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 6. ' I've finally found what I'm looking for...'
  6/6Sarah's group tackles more problems, including a trapeze artist being bullied at work.
12. 23:30
  The Show What You Wrote—Series 1, Kitchen Sink
  4/4John Thomson, Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke and Gavin Webster star in sketches written by you!
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Late
1. 00:00
  I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires
  3/9Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—John Lennon
  John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
  4/6The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
4. 01:30
  I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
  What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
5. 02:00
  George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 4
  4/5The farmyard's commandments continue to change. Meanwhile, Napoleon gains a new title.
6. 02:15
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Comrades and Lovers
  9/15Exploring the Victorian borderland between Platonic friendship and homosexual love.
7. 02:30
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City
  4/5It is almost Thanksgiving and Anna Madrigal rents out the remaining rooftop apartment.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
  4/5Stephen Grosz recounts a girl's issues over being a middle child in her family.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
  2/3Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/6With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
  3/6Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
12. 05:00
  Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
  1/5Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
13. 05:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
  4/4Stand-up Susan tries to relax by birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.

Friday 5 January 2018