BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 26 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 4. Mallilie
  4/5Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
2. 06:30
  50 Years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  Writer Brian Sibley tells the story behind Ian Fleming's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
3. 07:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6The idiot's lantern is coming, and for once, the churches unite in moral outrage.
4. 07:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 3
  3/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 02/05/1965
  How not to fix a gas leak and the Great Train Robbery's 'unknown man' revealed.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, 5/13
  5/13The secrets of audience research, and the rhubarb tart song.
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
8. 09:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—The Unquiet American
  5/6The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.
9. 10:00
  Classic Serial—Emile Zola - The Ladies' Delight, Episode 2
  2/2After her dismissal from department store, Denise is determined to find other work.
10. 11:00
  The Special Sale by Maeve Binchy
  A romantic tale centred on a fancy Dublin restaurant. Read by Dervla Kirwan.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Roy Smiles - Memories of a Cad
  Comedy drama about the relationship between Terry-Thomas and Richard Briers, by Roy Smiles
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 02/05/1965
  How not to fix a gas leak and the Great Train Robbery's 'unknown man' revealed.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, 5/13
  5/13The secrets of audience research, and the rhubarb tart song.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 4. Mallilie
  4/5Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
4. 13:30
  50 Years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  Writer Brian Sibley tells the story behind Ian Fleming's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 9
  9/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 14:15
  The History of Pop—Fizzing with Health?
  4/4In the last in the series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears
  4/10Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 4
  4/5Maggie Smith’s film career blossoms.
9. 15:00
  James Bond—Moonraker
  Martin Jarvis directs Toby Stephens and a stellar cast in this latest 007 adventure.
10. 16:30
  James Bond—The Soviet James Bond
  The name is Isaev, Maxim Maximovich Isaev. Miles Jupp uncovers the Soviet James Bond.
11. 17:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6The idiot's lantern is coming, and for once, the churches unite in moral outrage.
12. 17:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 3
  3/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 2/2
  4/10Discovering the power of the Egg, the Doctor realises it can't be entrusted to a child.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Evelyn Glennie on Jacqueline Du Pre
  English Cellist Jacqueline Du Pre is championed by solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 02/05/1965
  How not to fix a gas leak and the Great Train Robbery's 'unknown man' revealed.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, 5/13
  5/13The secrets of audience research, and the rhubarb tart song.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 4. Mallilie
  4/5Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
6. 20:30
  50 Years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  Writer Brian Sibley tells the story behind Ian Fleming's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
7. 21:00
  The Special Sale by Maeve Binchy
  A romantic tale centred on a fancy Dublin restaurant. Read by Dervla Kirwan.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Roy Smiles - Memories of a Cad
  Comedy drama about the relationship between Terry-Thomas and Richard Briers, by Roy Smiles
9. 22:00
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 3
  3/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
10. 22:30
  Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 2
  2/4The show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist.
11. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Boxing Day Sports Round-Up
  Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes present a rundown of all the Boxing Day sports action.
12. 23:00
  Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Bathroom
  4/4Annabelle is annoyed because Will could not stand up to their over-enthusiastic builder.
13. 23:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 2/2
  4/10Discovering the power of the Egg, the Doctor realises it can't be entrusted to a child.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Evelyn Glennie on Jacqueline Du Pre
  English Cellist Jacqueline Du Pre is championed by solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 4. Mallilie
  4/5Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
4. 01:30
  50 Years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  Writer Brian Sibley tells the story behind Ian Fleming's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 9
  9/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 02:15
  The History of Pop—Fizzing with Health?
  4/4In the last in the series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears
  4/10Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 4
  4/5Maggie Smith’s film career blossoms.
9. 03:00
  James Bond—Moonraker
  Martin Jarvis directs Toby Stephens and a stellar cast in this latest 007 adventure.
10. 04:30
  James Bond—The Soviet James Bond
  The name is Isaev, Maxim Maximovich Isaev. Miles Jupp uncovers the Soviet James Bond.
11. 05:00
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6The idiot's lantern is coming, and for once, the churches unite in moral outrage.
12. 05:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 3
  3/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.

Friday 27 December 2019