BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 December 2018

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 1
  1/5Life in the village of Ait appears to be determined by inexplicable influences.
2. 00:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Mistletoe Bride
  The happiness of a young bride on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Marjorie Wallace and Richard Francis
  Sue MacGregor is joined by Marjorie Wallace and Richard Francis.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 1. The Rest Cure
  1/6Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break
5. 01:30
  Blind Date with Runyon
  Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.
6. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—6. Gathering
  Ahead of publication day, photographers gather outside the Foreign Secretary's home.
7. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Lebanon
  6/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales photographic tour of 1862.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 1. The Tale of Pigling Bland
  1/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 1
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
10. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 1. The Making of Kipps
  1/5Kipps leaves school, and his first love Ann, when he’s apprenticed to a Folkestone draper.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 61, With Guests Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Miles Jupp and Pam Ayres
  5/8The popular panel game hosted by Nicholas Parsons, with newcomer Miles Jupp.
12. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, Love All
  4/6Romance in the air, but Mr Long has a painful little problem....
13. 05:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
  4/8It may be Glorious Reindeer Day, but light bulbs and tolerance are in short supply.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 5
  5/670th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club
  2/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.
2. 06:30
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
3. 07:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
4. 07:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Personal
  4/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
5. 08:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
6. 08:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Computaclanger
  The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2018, Episode 2
  There are still a few shopping days left to stock up for a cliff-edge Brexit.
8. 09:30
  Instant Sunshine—From 17/12/1986
  More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 2. Kipps Learns Something to his Advantage
  2/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
10. 11:00
  Sitters' Stories—Portrait of Elizabeth by Sophia Hillan
  What has made Elizabeth Austen so angry with her spinster sister-in-law Jane?
11. 11:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
2. 12:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Computaclanger
  The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club
  2/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.
4. 13:30
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—7. Judgement
  Vernon urges Clive to go the police and his big splash on Garmony doesn't go to plan.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Lebanon
  7/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 2. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  2/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 2
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
9. 15:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 2. Kipps Learns Something to his Advantage
  2/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
10. 16:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee.
11. 16:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear
  5/6The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
12. 17:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
13. 17:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Personal
  4/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 2
  2/5Linus and Alice's old love affair comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears.
2. 18:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
  A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
3. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo
  The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
4. 19:00
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  2/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
5. 19:30
  The Men from the Ministry—Computaclanger
  The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club
  2/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.
7. 20:30
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
8. 21:00
  Sitters' Stories—Portrait of Elizabeth by Sophia Hillan
  What has made Elizabeth Austen so angry with her spinster sister-in-law Jane?
9. 21:15
  Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
  With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
10. 22:00
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Personal
  4/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
11. 22:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Be Happy
  2/4The bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris 1/2
  Jake Yapp chats to comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
13. 23:00
  Beautiful Dreamers—The Whalemen of Musungenyi
  3/6Nat Segnit meets the 'Jonahs' who offer themselves up to be swallowed by whales.
14. 23:30
  World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar.
15. 23:45
  History Retweeted—The Premiere of Romeo and Juliet
  2/4Up-and-coming playwright Billy Shakespeare ponders how his new work will be received.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 2
  2/5Linus and Alice's old love affair comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears.
2. 00:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
  A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo
  The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 2. Criminologist's Club
  2/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths.
5. 01:30
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
6. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—7. Judgement
  Vernon urges Clive to go the police and his big splash on Garmony doesn't go to plan.
7. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Lebanon
  7/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 2. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  2/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 2
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
10. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 2. Kipps Learns Something to his Advantage
  2/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
11. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee.
12. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear
  5/6The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
13. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Name, Set and Match
  1/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
14. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Personal
  4/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.

Wednesday 19 December 2018