BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 December 2019

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Lady into Fox by David Garnett—1. Vixen
  1/2Richard Tebrick is surprised by his wife - after her sudden transformation into a vixen.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray
  Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Whose Body?, 4. Shellshock
  4/5Lord Peter Wimsey decides to probe an important witness.
4. 01:30
  I Have a Dream
  Global figures celebrate Dr Martin Luther King's legacy by reading "I Have a Dream".
5. 02:00
  A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly—4. Revelations
  4/5Revelations regarding Miss Wilcox and the late Grace Brown, and Mattie receives a proposal
6. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Order and Punishment
  9/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 4
  4/5Trottle makes a disturbing discovery at the derelict house, in a locked room.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Mary Portas - Shop Girl, Episode 4
  4/5As Mary Portas' father emerges from his grief, how will his new romance affect the family?
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Robert Louis Stevenson: Terror in the South Seas, The Beach of Falesa
  1/2David Tennant stars as Wiltshire, a trader freshly arrived on a Samoan Island.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Literary quiz with Ian McMillan, Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington, Dillie Keane
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Thin Controller
  2/6Trouble for the rural railway station's new manager when he sacks a member of staff.
12. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, More News Than Is Fit to Print
  3/6Jobless Stumpy applies for a post as a journalist with the Vindicator.
13. 05:30
  49 Cedar Street
  Sitcom pilot about a shared house and the strange adventures of its reclusive residents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Whose Body?, 5. Bunter Brings a Letter
  5/5Lord Peter Wimsey makes a crucial appointment.
2. 06:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
3. 07:00
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
4. 07:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Thanksgiving
  In this Thanksgiving special Rich takes a look at the current state of US politics.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
6. 08:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/20An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
7. 09:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
8. 09:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Devil
  2/5The Beevers are expecting the Devil at No 42.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Robert Louis Stevenson: Terror in the South Seas, The Ebb Tide
  2/2Starring David Tennant. Three destitute men steal a schooner and try to steal pearls.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New Podcasts For December
  David Dimbleby chats to Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan about his new podcast.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
2. 12:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/20An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Whose Body?, 5. Bunter Brings a Letter
  5/5Lord Peter Wimsey makes a crucial appointment.
4. 13:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
5. 14:00
  A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly—5. Decision
  5/5Mattie reads Grace's last letter and receives some news from Miss Wilcox.
6. 14:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Voting
  10/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 14:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Mary Portas - Shop Girl, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Portas has finally found her calling as a Harrods window dresser. Read by the author.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Robert Louis Stevenson: Terror in the South Seas, The Ebb Tide
  2/2Starring David Tennant. Three destitute men steal a schooner and try to steal pearls.
10. 16:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
11. 16:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Devil
  2/5The Beevers are expecting the Devil at No 42.
12. 17:00
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
13. 17:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Thanksgiving
  In this Thanksgiving special Rich takes a look at the current state of US politics.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Lady into Fox by David Garnett—2. Escape
  2/2Despite Mr Tebrick's efforts, his wife escapes to begin a new family life in the woods.
2. 18:30
  Last Orders—Episode 1
  1/2With pubs closing at a fast rate, landlords and landladies reflect on life behind the bar.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
4. 19:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/20An attractive new nurse sets pulses racing at the advertising agency.
5. 20:00
  New Creatives Dramas—Series 1, 10 Lime Street
  5/5Stories from New Creatives, artists supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.
6. 20:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—New Podcasts For December
  David Dimbleby chats to Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan about his new podcast.
8. 22:00
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Thanksgiving
  In this Thanksgiving special Rich takes a look at the current state of US politics.
9. 22:30
  Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Josie questions whether her dream of one day having a family is now unrealistic.
10. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Ones to Watch..., Chris Washington
  BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club meets up-and-coming comedian Chris Washington.
11. 23:00
  The Iguanodon—Away and Slightly to the Left
  1/3Marooned in a lighthouse, Sam finds his troubles just starting.
12. 23:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 1
  1/6Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins return to their radio roots.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Lady into Fox by David Garnett—2. Escape
  2/2Despite Mr Tebrick's efforts, his wife escapes to begin a new family life in the woods.
2. 00:30
  Last Orders—Episode 1
  1/2With pubs closing at a fast rate, landlords and landladies reflect on life behind the bar.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Whose Body?, 5. Bunter Brings a Letter
  5/5Lord Peter Wimsey makes a crucial appointment.
4. 01:30
  The Lennon Visitors
  Alexei Sayle finds out why so many people pay homage to John Lennon at his childhood home.
5. 02:00
  A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly—5. Decision
  5/5Mattie reads Grace's last letter and receives some news from Miss Wilcox.
6. 02:15
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Voting
  10/10Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
7. 02:30
  A House to Let—Episode 5
  5/5The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Mary Portas - Shop Girl, Episode 5
  5/5Mary Portas has finally found her calling as a Harrods window dresser. Read by the author.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Robert Louis Stevenson: Terror in the South Seas, The Ebb Tide
  2/2Starring David Tennant. Three destitute men steal a schooner and try to steal pearls.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
11. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Devil
  2/5The Beevers are expecting the Devil at No 42.
12. 05:00
  1834—What Century Are You Living In?
  1/6After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
13. 05:30
  Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Thanksgiving
  In this Thanksgiving special Rich takes a look at the current state of US politics.

Saturday 7 December 2019