BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 December 2019

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Man Who Wrote Books In His Head
  4/5The Man Who Wrote Books In His Head by Patricia Highsmith. Cheever says he is a writer.
2. 00:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, Mrs Bixby and The Colonel's Coat
  4/5Charles Dance narrates a comic tale of adultery. With Kerry Shale and Lorelei King.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—DJ Sara Cox nominates singer Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
  Sara Cox nominates the American hip hop artist and rapper Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 5. Last Lunch
  5/6The thespian sleuth suspects a student of the murder of Willy, but another is acting oddly
5. 01:30
  The Playlist Series—Queen Victoria's Playlist
  In Buckingham Palace, David Owen Norris and guests hear Queen Victoria's favourite songs.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 4
  4/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
7. 02:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Sir Alec Douglas-Home's Matchsticks
  4/5David Cannadine explores Sir Alec Douglas-Home's matchbox economics.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 4
  4/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 4
  4/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
10. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 1
  1/2An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
11. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists.
12. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
  4/6Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
13. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Crime Fiction
  5/6A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction.
14. 05:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 2
  2/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
  6/6One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
2. 06:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
3. 07:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
4. 07:30
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
  5/8Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
  1/7Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
6. 08:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 09:00
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
8. 09:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
  4/5Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
  2/2An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—O Come All Ye Podcasts
  Amanda Litherland presents a festive selection of podcasts to get you through the holidays
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
  1/7Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
2. 12:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 13:00
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
  6/6One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
4. 13:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 5
  5/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
6. 14:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
  5/5David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 5
  5/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
  5/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
  2/2An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
11. 16:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
  4/5Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
12. 17:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
13. 17:30
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
  5/8Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Baby Spoon
  5/5The Baby Spoon by Patricia Highsmith. Claude hates his wife’s attachment to a keepsake.
2. 18:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, The Landlady
  5/5Charles Dance narrates a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Doreen Mantle.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—The King Is Dead
  Matthew Parris discusses succession with Misha Glenny, Richard Gott and Daisy Sampson.
4. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
  1/7Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
5. 19:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/20An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
  6/6One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
7. 20:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—O Come All Ye Podcasts
  Amanda Litherland presents a festive selection of podcasts to get you through the holidays
9. 22:00
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
  5/8Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
10. 22:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
  1/6Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever.
11. 23:00
  The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us
  3/3A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
12. 23:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3
  3/6A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Baby Spoon
  5/5The Baby Spoon by Patricia Highsmith. Claude hates his wife’s attachment to a keepsake.
2. 00:15
  Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, The Landlady
  5/5Charles Dance narrates a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Doreen Mantle.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The King Is Dead
  Matthew Parris discusses succession with Misha Glenny, Richard Gott and Daisy Sampson.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
  6/6One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
5. 01:30
  Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
  Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
6. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 5
  5/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
7. 02:15
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
  5/5David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him.
8. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 5
  5/5An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
9. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
  5/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
10. 03:00
  Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
  2/2An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
11. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
12. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
  4/5Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
13. 05:00
  1834—Strong Continental Lager
  3/621st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
14. 05:30
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
  5/8Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.

Saturday 21 December 2019