BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 24 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 1/2
  1/10Seized by robots, the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are taken to a space palace.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Natalie Haynes and Monty Halls
  Natalie Haynes, Monty Halls and Kate Mosse discuss their favourite reads.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 1. Troubled Times
  1/5The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested
4. 01:30
  Letters To Father Christmas
  Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 6
  6/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 02:15
  The History of Pop—1. Life Pre-Pop
  1/4In a four-part series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 1. The Season
  1/10Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 1
  1/5Maggie Smith gets the acting bug. Biography by Michael Coveney.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Watership Down by Richard Adams, 1. A Perilous Journey
  1/2Fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to find a new home.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/16Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
11. 04:30
  Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
  1/6Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
12. 05:00
  Arrested Development—Episode 1
  1/4Penny and Dave are getting married, but her new hair-do might not let them.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 6
  6/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
2. 06:30
  One Day in Winter: Driving Home for Christmas
  The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
3. 07:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
4. 07:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "B"
  2/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
6. 08:30
  Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
7. 09:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2019, Episode 2
  2/3As the dust settles after the election, the team hoover it up.
8. 09:30
  Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
  Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport.
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Watership Down by Richard Adams, 2. Terrifying Confrontations with General Woundwort
  2/2To ensure the future of their new home, the rabbits face a terrifying confrontation.
10. 11:00
  Telling Tales—Jeremy Dyson
  Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
2. 12:30
  Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
4. 13:30
  One Day in Winter: Driving Home for Christmas
  The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 7
  7/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 14:15
  The History of Pop—2. Pop for the Masses
  2/4John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
  2/10Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 2
  2/5Maggie Smith hits Broadway and Edinburgh, and makes her first films.
9. 15:00
  James Bond—Thunderball
  James Bond v SPECTRE. Can the Western world be saved? Martin Jarvis directs a star cast.
10. 16:30
  James Bond: Licence to Kilt
  Robbie Coltrane uncovers exactly how Scottish are James Bond's roots.
11. 17:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
12. 17:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "B"
  2/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
  2/10Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
2. 18:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, David Blunkett
  1/5David Blunkett talks about how failure was not an option during his rise to high office.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
  With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
4. 19:30
  Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
6. 20:30
  One Day in Winter: Driving Home for Christmas
  The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
7. 21:00
  Telling Tales—Jeremy Dyson
  Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.
8. 22:00
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "B"
  2/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
9. 22:30
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3
  3/4Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. The duo's sketches and songs.
10. 22:45
  Jelly Mountain—Episode 5
  5/5Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
11. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—12 Days of Christmas, Episode 4
  4/4Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes interview the characters from the carol the 12 Days of Christmas.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 3, Ladies and Gentlemen
  1/6As Ben leaves hospital to start a new life, he invents a panel game and meets Buzz Aldrin.
13. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Christmas Party
  6/6The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
  2/10Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, David Blunkett
  1/5David Blunkett talks about how failure was not an option during his rise to high office.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
  2/5The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
4. 01:30
  One Day in Winter: Driving Home for Christmas
  The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 7
  7/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 02:15
  The History of Pop—2. Pop for the Masses
  2/4John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
  2/10Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 2
  2/5Maggie Smith hits Broadway and Edinburgh, and makes her first films.
9. 03:00
  James Bond—Thunderball
  James Bond v SPECTRE. Can the Western world be saved? Martin Jarvis directs a star cast.
10. 04:30
  James Bond: Licence to Kilt
  Robbie Coltrane uncovers exactly how Scottish are James Bond's roots.
11. 05:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
12. 05:30
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "B"
  2/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.

Wednesday 25 December 2019