BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 December 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi
  3/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.
2. 06:30
  Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener
  John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
3. 07:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  2/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 3. Lynda La Plante
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 21/12/1959
  It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
7. 09:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris.
8. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 3. Kipps Gets Engaged
  3/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
10. 11:00
  Sitters' Stories—That Moment by Niall Williams
  A meeting with artist Pierre Bonnard changes a young woman’s future - and her identity.
11. 11:15
  Jon Canter - The Dog
  Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 21/12/1959
  It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi
  3/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.
4. 13:30
  Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener
  John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—8. Termination
  Vernon is sacked, the police turn up at Clive’s front door, and a friendship is shattered.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Syria
  8/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 3. The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck
  3/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 3
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
9. 15:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 3. Kipps Gets Engaged
  3/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
10. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris.
11. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
12. 17:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  2/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.
13. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 3. Lynda La Plante
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 3
  3/5Afiz confides to Alice his foremost concerns and the implications for their relationship.
2. 18:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
3. 18:30
  Dexter and Dodd
  Colin Dexter and Ken Dodd, entertainment giants captured on stage together, back in 2011.
4. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Johnson's Memoirs
  16/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 21/12/1959
  It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi
  3/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.
7. 20:30
  Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener
  John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
8. 21:00
  Sitters' Stories—That Moment by Niall Williams
  A meeting with artist Pierre Bonnard changes a young woman’s future - and her identity.
9. 21:15
  Jon Canter - The Dog
  Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs.
10. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 3. Lynda La Plante
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
11. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4A sudden event causes a lifestyle rethink for the Manchester DJ. Stars Justin Moorhouse.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris 2/2
  Jake Yapp chats to the comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris
13. 23:00
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Social Development
  2/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.
14. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 3
  3/5Afiz confides to Alice his foremost concerns and the implications for their relationship.
2. 00:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
  3/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
3. 00:30
  Dexter and Dodd
  Colin Dexter and Ken Dodd, entertainment giants captured on stage together, back in 2011.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi
  3/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.
5. 01:30
  Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener
  John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
6. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—8. Termination
  Vernon is sacked, the police turn up at Clive’s front door, and a friendship is shattered.
7. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Syria
  8/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 3. The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck
  3/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 3
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
10. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 3. Kipps Gets Engaged
  3/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris.
12. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
  6/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
13. 05:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  2/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.
14. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 3. Lynda La Plante
  3/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.

Thursday 20 December 2018