BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 27 December 2019

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
  5/5With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
2. 06:30
  Pantomime
  Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
3. 07:00
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
4. 07:30
  The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
  Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
6. 08:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
7. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
8. 09:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
9. 10:00
  Puss-in-Boots
  It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Top 10 New Podcasts of 2019
  Another chance to hear Podcast Radio Hour's top ten picks of 2019.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
2. 12:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
  5/5With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
4. 13:30
  Pantomime
  Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 10
  10/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 14:15
  The Snowman
  Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
  5/10Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 5
  5/5Maggie Smith joins the cast of Downton Abbey.
9. 15:00
  Puss-in-Boots
  It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
10. 16:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
11. 16:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
12. 17:00
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
13. 17:30
  The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
  Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 1/2
  5/10The Doctor, Mrs Wibbsey and Alex become ensnared in a labyrinth of magical rooms.
2. 18:40
  Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  A young man sets out on a journey where the elements, and something else, are against him.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
  2/7Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
4. 19:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/20Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
  5/5With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
6. 20:30
  Pantomime
  Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
7. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Top 10 New Podcasts of 2019
  Another chance to hear Podcast Radio Hour's top ten picks of 2019.
8. 22:00
  The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
  Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
9. 22:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral
  2/6When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.
10. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Most Shocking Comedy Club Moments of 2019, Episode 1
  1/2Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes with a rundown of the most shocking Comedy Club moments of 2019.
11. 23:00
  Party—Series 3, The Curry
  1/4The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break.
12. 23:30
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 4
  4/6Cinema trips, Jane Austen and a new posh British blockbuster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 1/2
  5/10The Doctor, Mrs Wibbsey and Alex become ensnared in a labyrinth of magical rooms.
2. 00:40
  Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
  A young man sets out on a journey where the elements, and something else, are against him.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
  5/5With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
4. 01:30
  Pantomime
  Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 10
  10/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
6. 02:15
  The Snowman
  Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
  5/10Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 5
  5/5Maggie Smith joins the cast of Downton Abbey.
9. 03:00
  Puss-in-Boots
  It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
11. 04:30
  The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
  5/5Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
12. 05:00
  1834—Dentists and Lovers
  4/6Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
13. 05:30
  The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
  Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?

Saturday 28 December 2019