BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
2. 06:30
  Bringing Holly from the Bongs
  Schoolkids of Goostrey recall 1965 - starring in Alan Garner's nativity play.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Circulation is going through the roof as the old newspaper hacks struggle with new media.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
6. 08:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Christmas Radio Show
  4/4Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe!
7. 09:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Fathers and Sons
  2/6Desperate to work, devious Robert digs his way out of a holiday with Sue.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Emile Zola - The Ladies' Delight, Episode 1
  1/2When provincial Denise arrives in Paris, she soon catches the eye of seducer Octave Mouret
10. 11:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 2. Lines from My Grandfather Christmas's Forehead/Tony Hawks' 12 Days of Christmas
  Sue Perkins presents more vintage BBC Christmas comedy with Ronnie Barker and Tony Hawks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
2. 12:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Christmas Radio Show
  4/4Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe!
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
4. 13:30
  Bringing Holly from the Bongs
  Schoolkids of Goostrey recall 1965 - starring in Alan Garner's nativity play.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 8
  8/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 14:15
  The History of Pop—3. Fizzy Frontline
  3/4John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 3
  3/5Maggie Smith marries and wins her first major award.
9. 15:00
  James Bond—Goldfinger
  Bond is Back. Toby Stephens returns as 007 with a glittering cast led by Ian McKellen.
10. 16:30
  James Bond—The Woman Who Invented James Bond?
  Miles Jupp investigates the strange case of the woman who may have invented James Bond.
11. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Circulation is going through the roof as the old newspaper hacks struggle with new media.
12. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are returned to Nest Cottage but the TARDIS is 150 years away.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
  11/20Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
4. 19:30
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Christmas Radio Show
  4/4Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe!
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
6. 20:30
  Bringing Holly from the Bongs
  Schoolkids of Goostrey recall 1965 - starring in Alan Garner's nativity play.
7. 21:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 2. Lines from My Grandfather Christmas's Forehead/Tony Hawks' 12 Days of Christmas
  Sue Perkins presents more vintage BBC Christmas comedy with Ronnie Barker and Tony Hawks.
8. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
9. 22:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4With Nine Below Zero, Phill Jupitus, Josh Widdecombe and Marlon Davies.
10. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Clare v God
  4/6Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering vicar.
11. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe are skint.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 1/2
  3/10The Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are returned to Nest Cottage but the TARDIS is 150 years away.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool
  4/6Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
  3/5Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
4. 01:30
  Bringing Holly from the Bongs
  Schoolkids of Goostrey recall 1965 - starring in Alan Garner's nativity play.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 8
  8/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 02:15
  The History of Pop—3. Fizzy Frontline
  3/4John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel
  3/10Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 3
  3/5Maggie Smith marries and wins her first major award.
9. 03:00
  James Bond—Goldfinger
  Bond is Back. Toby Stephens returns as 007 with a glittering cast led by Ian McKellen.
10. 04:30
  James Bond—The Woman Who Invented James Bond?
  Miles Jupp investigates the strange case of the woman who may have invented James Bond.
11. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Circulation is going through the roof as the old newspaper hacks struggle with new media.
12. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  4/8The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.

Thursday 26 December 2019