BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 27 December 2018

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—3. The Waiting Wall
  3/5Sarah returns to her home village, and relives the scandal and tragedy of her sister.
2. 00:15
  MR James—Ghost Stories, A School Story
  3/5A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher.
3. 00:30
  Bernard Cribbins—Bernard Who?
  Bernard Cribbins looks back to his 70th anniversary in showbiz in 2013
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 2
  2/5Spinster sleuth Jane Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.
5. 01:30
  Oh Yes I Am
  Mark Ravenhill asks why pantomime still attracts the Christmas crowds.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 3
  3/10Ruth tells of her father's education and recalls a significant moment in her own.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—New Shoes with Red Thongs
  3/30Michael Morpurgo unearths what medieval children got up to when left unattended.
8. 02:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—3. Belgium
  3/10Unable to work any longer for his tyrant of a brother, William Crimsworth leaves the mill.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 24/12/2014
  3/5The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
10. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
  3/8There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
11. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Sue Perkins with Nick Doody, Angela Barnes, Dominic Lawson and Cush Jumbo.
12. 04:30
  After Henry—The Season of Relative Goodwill
  Sarah's mother makes everyone follow her strict Christmas timetable.
13. 05:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Bedbugs and Drumsticks
  Count Arthur auditions for a production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
14. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 4. Una Stubbs
  4/4Una Stubbs tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she has known.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 3
  3/5Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.
2. 06:30
  Penguin, Puffin and the Paperback Revolution
  Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane.
3. 07:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
4. 07:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
5. 08:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
6. 08:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
7. 09:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 11:00
  Bernard Cribbins—Lancashire Monologues
  Bernard Cribbins performs four humorous monologues with strong Lancashire connections.
11. 11:15
  Bernard Cribbins—For I Have Sinned
  Bernard Cribbins looks back to his powerful 1999 monologue by Wally K Daly
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 3
  3/5Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.
4. 13:30
  Penguin, Puffin and the Paperback Revolution
  Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 4
  4/10Ruth follows the course of her father's story as it leads to the sea.
6. 14:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Mischief and Misrule
  4/30Were medieval children permitted to play? Early football and festivals of misrule.
7. 14:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide
  4/10William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 25/12/2014
  4/5The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
10. 16:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
11. 16:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.
12. 17:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
13. 17:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
  4/5In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
2. 18:15
  MR James: Ghost Stories—The Haunted Dolls' House
  4/5Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion?
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—John Ford
  Eric Pickles chooses Hollywood director John Ford.
4. 19:00
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
5. 19:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Missing Battleship
  8/26When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 3
  3/5Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.
7. 20:30
  Penguin, Puffin and the Paperback Revolution
  Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane.
8. 21:00
  Bernard Cribbins—Lancashire Monologues
  Bernard Cribbins performs four humorous monologues with strong Lancashire connections.
9. 21:15
  Bernard Cribbins—For I Have Sinned
  Bernard Cribbins looks back to his powerful 1999 monologue by Wally K Daly
10. 22:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
11. 22:30
  The News at Bedtime—Review of the Year
  Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi star in this special comedy review of the year in Nurseryland.
12. 23:00
  Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Bob and Marie
  4/4The tale of a driving instructor and the girl he loves from afar
13. 23:30
  Party—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
  4/5In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
2. 00:15
  MR James: Ghost Stories—The Haunted Dolls' House
  4/5Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion?
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—John Ford
  Eric Pickles chooses Hollywood director John Ford.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 3
  3/5Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.
5. 01:30
  Penguin, Puffin and the Paperback Revolution
  Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 4
  4/10Ruth follows the course of her father's story as it leads to the sea.
7. 02:15
  The Invention of Childhood—Mischief and Misrule
  4/30Were medieval children permitted to play? Early football and festivals of misrule.
8. 02:30
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide
  4/10William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 25/12/2014
  4/5The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
10. 03:00
  Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
  4/8Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
11. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
12. 04:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.
13. 05:00
  Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
  3/6Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
14. 05:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

Friday 28 December 2018