BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 December 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—The Troupe
  2/4The insightful sleuth tackles a jewellery fraud with a link to a visitor to London.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  Showstopper—3. Scout Camp
  3/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
4. 07:30
  Ed Reardon's Christmas Week
  It's nearly Christmas and Ed needs a room at the inn. But he's got to deal with Scrooge.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
6. 08:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Freshly wed ad man Ken gets a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot.
7. 09:00
  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.
8. 09:30
  Married—Series 2, War of the Worlds
  6/6With both of his universes about to collide, Robin must fight to survive.
9. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
10. 11:00
  Carry On Up The Archive
  Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rediscovered archive gems from his co-stars.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
2. 12:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Freshly wed ad man Ken gets a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot.
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—The Troupe
  2/4The insightful sleuth tackles a jewellery fraud with a link to a visitor to London.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 14:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—2. Discovery
  2/5A gig in Sweden leads Eddie to make an important discovery about her family's past.
6. 14:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—7. Amy's Adventures
  7/10Things are about to change for Amy in a way she would never have imagined.
7. 14:30
  The Bronze Age Man of Jodrell Bank
  His home's Bronze Age legacy and nearby Jodrell Bank inspire author Alan Garner to write.
8. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
9. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
10. 16:30
  Married—Series 2, War of the Worlds
  6/6With both of his universes about to collide, Robin must fight to survive.
11. 17:00
  Showstopper—3. Scout Camp
  3/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 17:30
  Ed Reardon's Christmas Week
  It's nearly Christmas and Ed needs a room at the inn. But he's got to deal with Scrooge.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—2. Adrian
  2/4Hiding his discovery, John starts falling under Adrian's sinister spell.
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—Series 8, Allegri's Miserere
  An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
  22/26Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
4. 19:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Freshly wed ad man Ken gets a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot.
5. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—The Troupe
  2/4The insightful sleuth tackles a jewellery fraud with a link to a visitor to London.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
7. 21:00
  Carry On Up The Archive
  Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rediscovered archive gems from his co-stars.
8. 22:00
  Ed Reardon's Christmas Week
  It's nearly Christmas and Ed needs a room at the inn. But he's got to deal with Scrooge.
9. 22:30
  The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives.
10. 23:00
  James Acaster's Findings—Series 1, 1. Wood
  1/4Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his in-depth research into wood.
11. 23:15
  Expenses Only—1. Advertising
  1/4Narrative sketch show centred around two interns in the world of work experience.
12. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Alistair McGowan interviews Simon Callow
  6/6Impressionist Alistair McGowan interviews actor Simon Callow in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—2. Adrian
  2/4Hiding his discovery, John starts falling under Adrian's sinister spell.
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—Series 8, Allegri's Miserere
  An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music.
3. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—The Troupe
  2/4The insightful sleuth tackles a jewellery fraud with a link to a visitor to London.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—2. Discovery
  2/5A gig in Sweden leads Eddie to make an important discovery about her family's past.
6. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—7. Amy's Adventures
  7/10Things are about to change for Amy in a way she would never have imagined.
7. 02:30
  The Bronze Age Man of Jodrell Bank
  His home's Bronze Age legacy and nearby Jodrell Bank inspire author Alan Garner to write.
8. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance
  2/3Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.
9. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
10. 04:30
  Married—Series 2, War of the Worlds
  6/6With both of his universes about to collide, Robin must fight to survive.
11. 05:00
  Showstopper—3. Scout Camp
  3/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 05:30
  Ed Reardon's Christmas Week
  It's nearly Christmas and Ed needs a room at the inn. But he's got to deal with Scrooge.

Wednesday 30 December 2020