BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 December 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—The Waxwork
  Vincent Price tells the mortifying tale of a man who spends the night among wax dummies.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Mark Steel and Duncan Fallowell
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite books with Mark Steel and Dunan Fallowell.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam
  1/5The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.
4. 01:30
  Almanacs: The Oldest Guides To Everything
  Ben Schott traces the history of a pocket book that rivalled the Bible as a bestseller.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—1. Farewell
  Family, friends and several ex-lovers gather to say farewell to Molly Lane.
6. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Egypt
  1/10John McCarthy revisits sites of the Prince of Wales's photographic tour of 1862.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 1. Homage to Keith Moon
  Highlights from a collection of essays by James Wood.
9. 03:00
  The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—When in Rome
  Trailing a vast 1970s drugs syndicate, Inspector Alleyn heads incognito to Italy.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 61, With guests Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane
  4/8The popular panel game this week comes from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Time
  3/6Miss Featherstone's school role is not an easy one.
12. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth
  3/8Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 4
  4/670th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
2. 06:30
  Brick by Brick
  An exploration of the demolitions industry.
3. 07:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 6. The Final Supper
  6/6It's a day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
4. 07:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Leak
  1/6The author gets obsessed with his wife's sense of smell.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Gone to Earth
  The work-shy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2018, Episode 1
  Satirical, topical comedy.
8. 09:30
  Instant Sunshine—From 29/08/1988
  After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last!
9. 10:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect
  1/4When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.
10. 11:00
  Jane Gardam Stories—Miss Mistletoe
  A large family 'welcomes' a regular Christmas visitor, but one year she doesn't join them.
11. 11:15
  Dead in the Water by Tony McHale
  Friends Holly and Nicole suspect a murder plot upon overhearing a suspicious conversation.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Leak
  1/6The author gets obsessed with his wife's sense of smell.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Gone to Earth
  The work-shy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
4. 13:30
  Brick by Brick
  An exploration of the demolitions industry.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—2. Injunction
  Clive is anxious and Vernon is instructed not to publish photos of the foreign secretary.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Aswan, Egypt
  2/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 2. Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go
  Highlights from a collection of essays by James Wood.
9. 15:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect
  1/4When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.
10. 16:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton's quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson
11. 16:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Over and Out
  6/6Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.
12. 17:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 6. The Final Supper
  6/6It's a day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
13. 17:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Fish
  Movie legend Vincent Price takes the bait, and tells a tale of horror from down under.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Percy Edwards
  The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside.
3. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Leak
  1/6The author gets obsessed with his wife's sense of smell.
4. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Gone to Earth
  The work-shy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
6. 20:30
  Brick by Brick
  An exploration of the demolitions industry.
7. 21:00
  Jane Gardam Stories—Miss Mistletoe
  A large family 'welcomes' a regular Christmas visitor, but one year she doesn't join them.
8. 21:15
  Dead in the Water by Tony McHale
  Friends Holly and Nicole suspect a murder plot upon overhearing a suspicious conversation.
9. 22:00
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.
10. 22:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank
  1/4The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.
11. 23:00
  Beautiful Dreamers—The Traitor of the Zazalcara
  2/6Nat Segnit explores the tale of a Uruguayan footballer battling to foil a scandal.
12. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Can Dodgy Phil help revamp Barry and Garry’s East End boozer? Stars John Thomson.
13. 23:45
  History Retweeted—The Moon Landing
  1/4From launch to landing, we follow the crew of Apollo 11 as they cruise to the Moon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Fish
  Movie legend Vincent Price takes the bait, and tells a tale of horror from down under.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Percy Edwards
  The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
4. 01:30
  Brick by Brick
  An exploration of the demolitions industry.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—2. Injunction
  Clive is anxious and Vernon is instructed not to publish photos of the foreign secretary.
6. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Aswan, Egypt
  2/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 2. Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go
  Highlights from a collection of essays by James Wood.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect
  1/4When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton's quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Over and Out
  6/6Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.
12. 05:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 6. The Final Supper
  6/6It's a day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
13. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.

Wednesday 12 December 2018