BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 7 December 2019

Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
  Belgian sleuth Poirot retires to a village where a treacherous killer is lurking.
2. 07:30
  The Voices of...—Robert Wyatt
  An intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words and music.
3. 08:00
  Archive on 4—Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
  Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life.
4. 09:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
  A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog
  1/20The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing.
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
3. 13:00
  Anne Tyler - Ladder of Years (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Delia Grinstead's new job in a sleepy town draws her into the lives of another family.
4. 14:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Kelly MacDonald
  Kelly Macdonald chooses You are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis and I Love You by Woodkid.
5. 14:15
  Down Your Way—Sian Phillips in Dinefwr
  Actress Sian Phillips visits an area of villages and valleys in Wales, Dinefwr.
6. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
  Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life.
7. 16:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
  Belgian sleuth Poirot retires to a village where a treacherous killer is lurking.
8. 17:30
  The Voices of...—Robert Wyatt
  An intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words and music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Boyd - A Haunting
  A landscape architect acts very strangely. Has he been taken over by an unseen presence?
2. 18:45
  The Pond by Nigel Kneale
  A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.
3. 19:00
  Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
  A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
4. 22:00
  It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Dates
  2/4Jocelyn talks about dating, and Kingston's takeaway caters for a vegan customer.
5. 22:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Reunion
  5/6Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.
6. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Phil Jerrod (1/2)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
7. 23:00
  Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Colin Hoult plays ringmaster to a hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters.
8. 23:30
  Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Adelaide
  2/4Weirdness awaits the comedian, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Boyd - A Haunting
  A landscape architect acts very strangely. Has he been taken over by an unseen presence?
2. 00:45
  The Pond by Nigel Kneale
  A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.
3. 01:00
  Anne Tyler - Ladder of Years (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Delia Grinstead's new job in a sleepy town draws her into the lives of another family.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Kelly MacDonald
  Kelly Macdonald chooses You are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis and I Love You by Woodkid.
5. 02:15
  Down Your Way—Sian Phillips in Dinefwr
  Actress Sian Phillips visits an area of villages and valleys in Wales, Dinefwr.
6. 03:00
  Archive on 4—Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
  Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life.
7. 04:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
  Belgian sleuth Poirot retires to a village where a treacherous killer is lurking.
8. 05:30
  The Voices of...—Robert Wyatt
  An intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words and music.

Sunday 8 December 2019