BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 January 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 2/2
  8/10An irresistible alien power is intent on moving the hamlet of Hexford.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 01:30
  AL Kennedy: Holding Hands
  Join AL Kennedy for something uniquely intimate and comforting that begins in childhood.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 3
  3/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 02:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry The Father
  3/5Susan Doran and Henry VIII's biographer, Lucy Wooding, explore Henry's role as father.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds
  8/10Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
  3/5Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 3
  3/5Discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
  3/6Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
  5/8Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
2. 06:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
3. 07:00
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, The Leaving of Barra
  1/4As he prepares to leave Barra for ever, an old man remembers the times of his life.
4. 07:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 4
  4/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
5. 08:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 13/06/1965
  Building a home gym with Andy Mann and tackling the population explosion.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
7. 09:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
8. 09:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 11:00
  Michael Carson - Fragile as Milk on a Step
  Can miracles happen on a New Year’s Day? Read by Louise Jameson.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
  Tony Robinson narrates a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic poem.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 13/06/1965
  Building a home gym with Andy Mann and tackling the population explosion.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
4. 13:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 4
  4/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 14:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry, The Image-Maker
  4/5Kent Rawlinson introduces Henry the architect and fahion icon, obsessed by his image.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed
  9/10Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 4
  4/5How Schubert's composition challenged the social and political order of his day.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 16:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 16:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
12. 17:00
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, The Leaving of Barra
  1/4As he prepares to leave Barra for ever, an old man remembers the times of his life.
13. 17:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 4
  4/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Survivors in Space, part 1/2
  9/10The whole hamlet of Hexford passes through a wormhole.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Henri Matisse
  Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse
3. 19:00
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 13/06/1965
  Building a home gym with Andy Mann and tackling the population explosion.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/13Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
6. 20:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
7. 21:00
  Michael Carson - Fragile as Milk on a Step
  Can miracles happen on a New Year’s Day? Read by Louise Jameson.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
  Tony Robinson narrates a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic poem.
9. 22:00
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 4
  4/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
10. 22:30
  Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 3
  3/4Behind-the-scenes sketch show looking at the life and work of impressionist Lewis Macleod.
11. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Predictions for 2020, Episode 2
  2/2Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes chat to Laura Lexx and Angela Barnes about the coming year.
12. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
13. 23:30
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Meet a cheery bailiff - and an office induction with a twist...
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Survivors in Space, part 1/2
  9/10The whole hamlet of Hexford passes through a wormhole.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Henri Matisse
  Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
4. 01:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 4
  4/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 02:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry, The Image-Maker
  4/5Kent Rawlinson introduces Henry the architect and fahion icon, obsessed by his image.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed
  9/10Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 4
  4/5How Schubert's composition challenged the social and political order of his day.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 4
  4/5The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
11. 04:30
  Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts
  6/6As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.
12. 05:00
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, The Leaving of Barra
  1/4As he prepares to leave Barra for ever, an old man remembers the times of his life.
13. 05:30
  Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 4
  4/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.

Friday 3 January 2020