BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 28 December 2020

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Sting in the Tale—1. No Conferring by Jonathan Holloway
  1/5A country cottage bonding week for a University Challenge team goes horribly wrong.
2. 00:30
  JB Priestley - The Demon King
  A washed-up actor misses a panto performance, but he’s got one hell of an understudy.
3. 01:00
  Clutch, Throttle, Brake by Christopher William Hill (Omnibus)
  A driving instructor is drawn to a client desperate to pass her test.
4. 02:10
  Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Kinsella
  Writer Sophie Kinsella chooses tracks by The Seekers and Angela Hewitt.
5. 02:20
  The Age of Bowie by Paul Morley (Omnibus)
  Paul Morley reads his account of David Bowie’s life and legacy.
6. 03:30
  Attila The Hen
  The truth about the life of the urban chicken is revealed by Natalie Haynes.
7. 04:00
  Martin Jameson - Radio Daze
  As the Cold War rages, an actor at the BBC meets a mysterious and beautiful stranger.
8. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Stopping By Woods
  Kenneth Steven explores Robert Frost's iconic poem, Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.
9. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #96 - Community Disservice
  1/4Joanna Lumley guest stars in an investigation into multiple thefts at a community centre.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—1. The Poetical Policeman
  1/4Tackling a strange London bank robbery, Edgar Wallace's sleuth thinks like a criminal.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
  1/5The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon
  3/4Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
  4/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
5. 08:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
6. 08:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
7. 09:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
8. 09:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree.
9. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
10. 11:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Bias and Perception
  Guy Raz explores how bias can distort our thinking, our listening and our beliefs
11. 11:50
  Inheritance Tracks—John Cooper Clarke
  The Bard of Salford chooses tracks by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and Nick Lowe.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
2. 12:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—1. The Poetical Policeman
  1/4Tackling a strange London bank robbery, Edgar Wallace's sleuth thinks like a criminal.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
  1/5The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 14:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—1. Childhood
  1/5Happy childhood memories sit beside a great sadness and big changes for Eddie's family.
6. 14:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—6. The First Wedding
  6/10War is now over, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to Meg and John's wedding.
7. 14:30
  Natural Histories—Blackbird
  Brett Westwood investigates our obsession with the song and folklore of the blackbird.
8. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
9. 16:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
10. 16:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree.
11. 17:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon
  3/4Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.
12. 17:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
  4/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—1. The Cupboard
  1/4As an Oxford student plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett
  Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 19:00
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
  7/13Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from BBC TV.
4. 19:30
  Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home
  5/6The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.
5. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—1. The Poetical Policeman
  1/4Tackling a strange London bank robbery, Edgar Wallace's sleuth thinks like a criminal.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
  1/5The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
7. 21:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Bias and Perception
  Guy Raz explores how bias can distort our thinking, our listening and our beliefs
8. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—John Cooper Clarke
  The Bard of Salford chooses tracks by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and Nick Lowe.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
  4/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
10. 22:30
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Olympic FM
  6/6How will the British Olympic team fare in 776BC?
11. 22:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, Fame Idol
  2/6The Scotsmen are desperate to utilise Mrs Naughtie's hidden talents.
12. 23:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2020, Episode 3
  3/3The show goes behind the scenes to reveal what those in charge are up to at Christmas.
13. 23:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Journey to the Centre of Rick
  6/6England and Wales face the brink of war. Only Rick Wakeman can help Mitch avert disaster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—1. The Cupboard
  1/4As an Oxford student plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett
  Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
3. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—1. The Poetical Policeman
  1/4Tackling a strange London bank robbery, Edgar Wallace's sleuth thinks like a criminal.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
  1/5The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—1. Childhood
  1/5Happy childhood memories sit beside a great sadness and big changes for Eddie's family.
6. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—6. The First Wedding
  6/10War is now over, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to Meg and John's wedding.
7. 02:30
  Natural Histories—Blackbird
  Brett Westwood investigates our obsession with the song and folklore of the blackbird.
8. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
10. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree.
11. 05:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon
  3/4Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.
12. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
  4/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.

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