BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 December 2018

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
  5/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge.
2. 06:30
  Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
  Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
3. 07:00
  Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
  4/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
4. 07:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
5. 08:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
  The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
6. 08:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
8. 09:30
  Life in London—The Show Folks
  5/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
  5/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Christmas Special
  Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
  The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
  5/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge.
4. 13:30
  Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
  Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—10. Retribution
  Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Greece
  10/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 5. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
  5/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 5
  Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
9. 15:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
  5/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
10. 16:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 16:30
  Life in London—The Show Folks
  5/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
12. 17:00
  Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
  4/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
13. 17:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 5
  5/5Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster.
2. 18:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Revenant
  A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—Paranoia
  Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
4. 19:00
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
  The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
5. 19:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
6. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
  5/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge.
7. 20:30
  Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
  Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Christmas Special
  Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
9. 22:00
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
10. 22:30
  What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Leisure Pursuits
  2/4In the conventional world, Andrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun.
11. 22:45
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
  2/4The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.
12. 23:00
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Politics
  3/6More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and more are put to the Totaliser.
13. 23:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 5
  5/6Peter asks rock singer Alex to help wary Will live on the edge. But Will surprises Alex.
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Late
1. 00:00
  15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 5
  5/5Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster.
2. 00:15
  Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Revenant
  A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—Paranoia
  Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
4. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
  5/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge.
5. 01:30
  Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
  Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
6. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—10. Retribution
  Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge.
7. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Greece
  10/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 5. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
  5/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 5
  Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
10. 03:00
  HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
  5/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
11. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 7
  7/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
12. 04:30
  Life in London—The Show Folks
  5/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
13. 05:00
  Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
  4/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
14. 05:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.

Saturday 22 December 2018