BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 10 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—1. Assignment
  1/5'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambaccini
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
4. 01:30
  Captured By Pirates
  Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.
5. 02:00
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—1. Heard of Harry Lime?
  1/5Post-war Vienna and Rollo Martins arrives looking for his friend, Harry Lime.
6. 02:15
  Bone Stories—Series 1, Irish Giant
  1/5Ben Garrod explores the truth about Irish Giants in the first of five stories about bones.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 1
  1/5Why does Ethan Frome walk with a limp? What tragedy befell him over 20 years before?
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 1
  1/5A journey through the Northwest Passage.
9. 03:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Anna's Letter
  2/13Janet Suzman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
10. 03:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov and Zhenya - Lovers Once
  3/13David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1
  1/16Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
12. 04:30
  Huddwinks—Series 1, Dead Men Don't Eat Pilchards
  6/6A witness protection programme goes badly awry. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.
13. 05:00
  55 and Over—3. Offspring?
  3/4On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
  4/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
2. 06:30
  Bridging the Gulf
  Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.
3. 07:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind
  5/6As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.
4. 07:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
  4/4Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Stilgoe's Around—City of London
  Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland.
9. 10:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot
  4/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 10:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey
  5/13Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Tenx9 Storytelling
  Celebrating the art of live storytelling with Tenx9's Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
4. 13:30
  Bridging the Gulf
  Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.
5. 14:00
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—2. Everybody's in a Racket
  2/5Harry Lime is dead, but his friend Rollo Martins has suspicions about the circumstances.
6. 14:15
  Bone Stories—Series 1, West Runton Mammoth
  2/5Ben Garrod explores the story behind mammoth bones found in Norfolk.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 2
  2/5Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 2
  2/5By Kathleen Winter. A Viking Funeral.
9. 15:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot
  4/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 15:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey
  5/13Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
12. 16:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
13. 17:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind
  5/6As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.
14. 17:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
  4/4Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo
  2/5'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator.
2. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
  Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana
  5/24Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/20Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
6. 20:30
  Bridging the Gulf
  Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Tenx9 Storytelling
  Celebrating the art of live storytelling with Tenx9's Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama.
8. 22:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
  4/4Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.
9. 22:30
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Time management, and some special detectives. The duo star in sketches and songs.
10. 22:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 3
  3/5A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
11. 23:00
  Chat Show Roulette—Episode 6
  6/6Improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards with Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis and Matt Lucas
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Riddlington Plastic
  4/6The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo
  2/5'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
  Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
4. 01:30
  Bridging the Gulf
  Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.
5. 02:00
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—2. Everybody's in a Racket
  2/5Harry Lime is dead, but his friend Rollo Martins has suspicions about the circumstances.
6. 02:15
  Bone Stories—Series 1, West Runton Mammoth
  2/5Ben Garrod explores the story behind mammoth bones found in Norfolk.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 2
  2/5Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 2
  2/5By Kathleen Winter. A Viking Funeral.
9. 03:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot
  4/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 03:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey
  5/13Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
12. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
13. 05:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind
  5/6As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.
14. 05:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
  4/4Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.

Wednesday 11 December 2019