BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 1 December 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—2. Immortality
  2/6The prospect of immortality sparks riots, so the Government starts mass arrests.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Andi Osho and Toby Young
  Andi Osho and Toby Young talk to Sian Williams about their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 1. Illegal Trade
  1/4Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap.
4. 01:30
  The Left-Handed Sleeper—1. Who Goes Home?
  1/5An MP vanishes one morning and MI5 are on his tail. Stars Richard Pasco.
5. 02:00
  Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—1. A Typical Day
  1/5Nicholas Hytner describes his typical day as the theatre's director.
6. 02:15
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—1. Agnes
  1/5Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick takes the lead role in Rachel Joyce's adaptation.
7. 02:30
  The Real Apprentice
  Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.
8. 03:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—1. A Good Marriage
  1/2Lady Clonbrony wants her son to make a good marriage.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
10. 04:30
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, A Sensation Novel
  2/5Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.
11. 05:00
  Way Out East—Cludopoly
  5/6Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong.
12. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 6
  6/5Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Jenny Eclair and Zoe Lyons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
2. 06:30
  The Left-Handed Sleeper—2. Death in West Hampstead
  2/5Christine can't believe husband Mark is a spy - and is his loyal secretary in danger?
3. 07:00
  Relativity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4It's Ian and Chloe’s wedding day and Chloe’s estranged parents are testing patience
4. 07:30
  Earwig
  Pilot for a naturalistic sketch show - by BAFTA-winning comedy writer Brian Dooley.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Histories of Pliny the Elder
  26/26The Romans hit Britain, but Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are off to Rome's Colosseum.
6. 08:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—6. Benjamin Luxon
  6/6Acclaimed baritone star Benjamin Luxon joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
8. 09:30
  Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There
  2/6Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.
9. 10:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Song of the Singer Sewing Machine
  The Singer sewing machine has whirred its way through history as Maria Margaronis unravels
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Histories of Pliny the Elder
  26/26The Romans hit Britain, but Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are off to Rome's Colosseum.
2. 12:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—6. Benjamin Luxon
  6/6Acclaimed baritone star Benjamin Luxon joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
3. 13:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
4. 13:30
  The Left-Handed Sleeper—2. Death in West Hampstead
  2/5Christine can't believe husband Mark is a spy - and is his loyal secretary in danger?
5. 14:00
  Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—2. Shakespeare
  2/5Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre, read by the author.
6. 14:15
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—2. Rosalie
  2/5Agnes has already been beset with great disappointment. What should she do?
7. 14:30
  Ladies of the Links
  Rhona Cameron celebrates the bi-centenary of the earliest known women's golf competition
8. 15:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
9. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
10. 16:30
  Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There
  2/6Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.
11. 17:00
  Relativity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4It's Ian and Chloe’s wedding day and Chloe’s estranged parents are testing patience
12. 17:30
  Earwig
  Pilot for a naturalistic sketch show - by BAFTA-winning comedy writer Brian Dooley.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—3. New Frontiers
  3/6Lazarus Long leads the families on board the colony spaceship 'New Frontiers'.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—So What
  The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Histories of Pliny the Elder
  26/26The Romans hit Britain, but Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are off to Rome's Colosseum.
4. 19:30
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—6. Benjamin Luxon
  6/6Acclaimed baritone star Benjamin Luxon joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
5. 20:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
6. 20:30
  The Left-Handed Sleeper—2. Death in West Hampstead
  2/5Christine can't believe husband Mark is a spy - and is his loyal secretary in danger?
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Song of the Singer Sewing Machine
  The Singer sewing machine has whirred its way through history as Maria Margaronis unravels
8. 22:00
  Earwig
  Pilot for a naturalistic sketch show - by BAFTA-winning comedy writer Brian Dooley.
9. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
10. 23:00
  Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Money
  5/6Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic exploration of money.
11. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner
  2/6The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—3. New Frontiers
  3/6Lazarus Long leads the families on board the colony spaceship 'New Frontiers'.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—So What
  The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 2. Dangerous Outpost
  2/4Falco's murder trail takes him to a remote and dangerous outpost of the Empire - Britain.
4. 01:30
  The Left-Handed Sleeper—2. Death in West Hampstead
  2/5Christine can't believe husband Mark is a spy - and is his loyal secretary in danger?
5. 02:00
  Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—2. Shakespeare
  2/5Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre, read by the author.
6. 02:15
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—2. Rosalie
  2/5Agnes has already been beset with great disappointment. What should she do?
7. 02:30
  Ladies of the Links
  Rhona Cameron celebrates the bi-centenary of the earliest known women's golf competition
8. 03:00
  The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth—2. A Trap
  2/2In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter.
9. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
10. 04:30
  Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There
  2/6Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.
11. 05:00
  Relativity—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4It's Ian and Chloe’s wedding day and Chloe’s estranged parents are testing patience
12. 05:30
  Earwig
  Pilot for a naturalistic sketch show - by BAFTA-winning comedy writer Brian Dooley.

Wednesday 2 December 2020