BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 11 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
2. 06:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
3. 07:00
  The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman
  6/6Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.
4. 07:30
  Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink
  3/4Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
6. 08:30
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz strewn with errors.
8. 09:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth
  6/6Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.
9. 10:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk
  6/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 10:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive
  7/13David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 11:00
  Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States
  2/3Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
2. 12:30
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
4. 13:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
5. 14:00
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal
  3/5Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime.
6. 14:15
  Bone Stories—Series 1, Mary Rose Archer
  3/5Ben Garrod reveals how the archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help medical science.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3
  3/5Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 3
  3/5By Kathleen Winter. In the Sermermuit Valley, the author is thrilled by a symphony of ice.
9. 15:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk
  6/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 15:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive
  7/13David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz strewn with errors.
12. 16:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth
  6/6Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.
13. 17:00
  The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman
  6/6Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.
14. 17:30
  Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink
  3/4Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged
  3/5'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants?
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
  2/6Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery
  2/20The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity.
4. 19:30
  Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983
  Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
6. 20:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
7. 21:00
  Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States
  2/3Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.
8. 22:00
  Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink
  3/4Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.
9. 22:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Paloma Faith, Miles Jupp and Tom Wrigglesworth join Arthur at home.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Dominic Holland (2/3)
  From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
11. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Luck of the Irish
  2/6Caring social worker Clare Barker is delighted to discover she has an Irish ancestor.
12. 23:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6Two travellers stumble upon a very unusual pub quiz.
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Late
1. 00:00
  William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged
  3/5'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants?
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
  2/6Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
4. 01:30
  The Art of Water Music
  Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.
5. 02:00
  The Third Man by Graham Greene—3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal
  3/5Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime.
6. 02:15
  Bone Stories—Series 1, Mary Rose Archer
  3/5Ben Garrod reveals how the archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help medical science.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3
  3/5Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 3
  3/5By Kathleen Winter. In the Sermermuit Valley, the author is thrilled by a symphony of ice.
9. 03:00
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk
  6/13Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
10. 03:15
  Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive
  7/13David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
11. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978
  Roy Plomley chairs the quiz strewn with errors.
12. 04:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth
  6/6Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.
13. 05:00
  The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman
  6/6Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.
14. 05:30
  Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink
  3/4Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.

Thursday 12 December 2019