BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 December 2019

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, One For The Islands
  1/5One For The Islands by Patricia Highsmith. Dan’s voyage does not go as he planned it.
2. 00:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, William And Mary
  1/5Charles Dance narrates a darkly comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Celia Imrie.
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 2. D.U.D.S. on the Fringe
  2/6The thespian sleuth gathers the evidence to solve Willy's death.
5. 01:30
  Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth
  How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 1
  1/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
7. 02:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
  1/5Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 1
  1/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 1
  1/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
10. 03:00
  Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
  A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 2
  2/16Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
12. 04:30
  Huddwinks—Series 1, Twenty-Twenty Vision
  3/6Professor Quarterpound gathers Britain's top scientists to witness his new time machine.
13. 05:00
  55 and Over—4. Old v Young
  4/4When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.
14. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 5
  5/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 3. First Lunch
  3/6The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death.
2. 06:30
  The Brown Camp
  Katie Grant visits a summer camp aimed at mixed-race families.
3. 07:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—August - Harvest Home
  6/6Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.
4. 07:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A"
  1/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2019, Election Special 2019
  1/3The Election Special: Written at dawn, recorded at lunchtime, edited in a hurry.
8. 09:30
  Stilgoe's Around—Clandon Park
  Richard Stilgoe samples the grandeur of the National Trust's Clandon Park.
9. 10:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Natalie Haynes
  Natalie Haynes shares her love of classical history and myth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 3. First Lunch
  3/6The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death.
4. 13:30
  The Brown Camp
  Katie Grant visits a summer camp aimed at mixed-race families.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 2
  2/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
6. 14:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
  2/5David Cannadine explores the saga of Stanley Baldwin's controversial wartime iron gates.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 2
  2/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 2
  2/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
9. 15:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
10. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
11. 16:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5
  5/6As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests.
12. 17:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—August - Harvest Home
  6/6Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.
13. 17:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A"
  1/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, A Curious Suicide
  2/5A Curious Suicide by Patricia Highsmith. Stephen visits an old and long-hated friend.
2. 18:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, Parson's Pleasure
  2/5Charles Dance narrates a comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Ronald Pickup.
3. 18:30
  Sounds Natural—Dulcie Gray
  The actress, crime writer and butterfly expert discusses her love of wildlife.
4. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
5. 19:30
  Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/20Kenneth Horne heads a gangster romp, and asks Julian and Sandy to find a Bona Soulmate.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 3. First Lunch
  3/6The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death.
7. 20:30
  The Brown Camp
  Katie Grant visits a summer camp aimed at mixed-race families.
8. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Natalie Haynes
  Natalie Haynes shares her love of classical history and myth.
9. 22:00
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A"
  1/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
10. 22:30
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
  2/4Battles recreated, and National Trousers Day. The duo's sketches and songs.
11. 22:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 4
  4/5Musing on old cuppas and paying with Fool's Gold. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
12. 23:00
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6From William Hague to Simon Cowell, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Nambitrea
  5/6The consultants advise an African finance minister, and Ryan carries a package.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, A Curious Suicide
  2/5A Curious Suicide by Patricia Highsmith. Stephen visits an old and long-hated friend.
2. 00:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, Parson's Pleasure
  2/5Charles Dance narrates a comic tale by the master of the bizarre. With Ronald Pickup.
3. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Dulcie Gray
  The actress, crime writer and butterfly expert discusses her love of wildlife.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 3. First Lunch
  3/6The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death.
5. 01:30
  The Brown Camp
  Katie Grant visits a summer camp aimed at mixed-race families.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 2
  2/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
7. 02:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
  2/5David Cannadine explores the saga of Stanley Baldwin's controversial wartime iron gates.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 2
  2/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 2
  2/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
10. 03:00
  Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe—1. Arrival
  1/2Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
11. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
12. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 5
  5/6As Gaelene's farewell barbecue looms, Jane gets unexpected guests.
13. 05:00
  Four Joneses and a Jenkins—August - Harvest Home
  6/6Megan Jones snubs the Carnival Queen contest and heads off to see Nana.
14. 05:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A"
  1/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.

Wednesday 18 December 2019