BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 30 December 2018

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Fire Inside by Nick Stafford
  A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter.
2. 00:45
  Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—Mother Love
  A dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy, read by Lia Williams.
3. 01:00
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus)
  Five contemporary dramas inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Mangan
  The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
5. 02:15
  Frankly Speaking—Harold Lloyd
  Silent film comedy great Harold Lloyd answers questions in the pioneering interview series
6. 02:45
  Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1
  1/4Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
7. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Twice Nightly
  Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
8. 04:00
  Hood—Noble Secrets
  1/4The Sheriff of Nottingham seeks help from the outlaws of Sherwood Forest.
9. 05:15
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.
10. 05:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 1, It's Only a Game
  Paul Jackson explores how Big Brother became the TV phenomenon of a new millennium.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
2. 07:15
  Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
  There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
3. 07:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
  5/6Alex and his band explore the theme of children.
4. 08:00
  Life With The Lyons—Accidents Will Happen
  When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson.
5. 08:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again
  1/13The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
6. 09:00
  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus)
  Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
7. 10:10
  The Listening Project—Victoria and Lisa – Sitting Tall
  Physiotherapists recognise cultural differences that can make their advice hard to take.(R)
8. 10:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, VS Naipaul
  VS Naipaul shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
9. 11:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts of December
  Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings.
10. 11:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps
  David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Life With The Lyons—Accidents Will Happen
  When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson.
2. 12:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again
  1/13The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
3. 13:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
4. 14:15
  Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
  There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
5. 14:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
6. 15:45
  Puzzling Passions—Treasure Hunters
  4/5Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does find the prize?
7. 16:00
  PL Travers - Mary Poppins
  The story of the magical nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
8. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—The Kalevala - Finland's National Epic
  Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Kalevala: Finland’s National Epic.
9. 17:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
  5/6Alex and his band explore the theme of children.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
  5/6Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
2. 18:40
  The Theft by Jennifer Johnston
  A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?
3. 19:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts of December
  Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings.
4. 19:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps
  David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys
5. 20:00
  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus)
  Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
6. 21:10
  The Listening Project—Victoria and Lisa – Sitting Tall
  Physiotherapists recognise cultural differences that can make their advice hard to take.(R)
7. 21:15
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, VS Naipaul
  VS Naipaul shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
8. 22:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
  5/6Alex and his band explore the theme of children.
9. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Horatius Faversham
  1/4The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling romp from Jan 2008.
10. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, The Redcap
  5/6The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips.
11. 23:30
  Radio Active—Series 2, The History of Radio Active
  1/6From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the station wallows in nostalgia.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
  5/6Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
2. 00:40
  The Theft by Jennifer Johnston
  A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?
3. 01:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
4. 02:15
  Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
  There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
5. 02:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
6. 03:45
  Puzzling Passions—Treasure Hunters
  4/5Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does find the prize?
7. 04:00
  PL Travers - Mary Poppins
  The story of the magical nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—The Kalevala - Finland's National Epic
  Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Kalevala: Finland’s National Epic.
9. 05:30
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
  5/6Alex and his band explore the theme of children.

Monday 31 December 2018