BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 20 December 2018

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
  4/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
2. 06:30
  Swimming through Chocolate
  Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
3. 07:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
5. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
  1/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
7. 09:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
  2/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
10. 11:00
  Peter Regent - The Proposal
  Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand.
11. 11:15
  Sheila Goff - Grace and the Angel
  On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
  1/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
  4/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
4. 13:30
  Swimming through Chocolate
  Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—9. Revenge
  Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Turkey
  9/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 4. The Tale of Mr Tod
  4/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 4
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
9. 15:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
10. 16:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
  2/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
12. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
13. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
  4/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.
2. 18:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The House on the Hill
  4/5A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Edward Said
  Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
4. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
  1/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
  4/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
7. 20:30
  Swimming through Chocolate
  Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
8. 21:00
  Peter Regent - The Proposal
  Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand.
9. 21:15
  Sheila Goff - Grace and the Angel
  On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
10. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
11. 22:30
  Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 2, Episode 9
  9/9Short-form show from the same team behind the Newsjack show on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
12. 22:45
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Yuletide Stress & Santa's Strike
  2/7All the latest festive news from John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee.
13. 23:00
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Claire and Leigh
  3/4Isy helps out Claire and Leigh, Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer.
14. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Yankee Diddle
  6/6The Bletchley Park codebreakers' attempt to fleece a wealthy American backfires.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
  4/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.
2. 00:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The House on the Hill
  4/5A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Edward Said
  Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
  4/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
5. 01:30
  Swimming through Chocolate
  Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
6. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—9. Revenge
  Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge.
7. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Turkey
  9/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 4. The Tale of Mr Tod
  4/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 4
  Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
10. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
  4/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
11. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
  2/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
13. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
  2/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
14. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.

Friday 21 December 2018