BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 30 December 2020

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 07:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 4. Barbecue
  4/6A barbecue proves a painful experience for the three couples.
4. 07:30
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
6. 08:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
7. 09:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
8. 09:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
9. 10:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
10. 11:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
  I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again: Christmas Special [26/12/1968 Light Programme]
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
2. 12:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 14:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—3. Signs
  3/5Dyslexia and early relationships - all a question of reading the signs.
6. 14:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—8. Jo and Laurie
  8/10Jo is aware that Laurie has something he is desperate to say to her.
7. 14:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
8. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
9. 16:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
10. 16:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
11. 17:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 4. Barbecue
  4/6A barbecue proves a painful experience for the three couples.
12. 17:30
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—3. The Secret
  3/4Absent in Italy, John sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples.
2. 18:30
  Short Cuts—Series 15, Cinema
  7/8Josie Long presents short documentaries drawn from the silver screen.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag.
4. 19:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, New Men
  1/6Awkward moments for Izzy with a new colleague, and she can't forget Bill.
5. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
6. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
7. 21:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
  I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again: Christmas Special [26/12/1968 Light Programme]
8. 22:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
9. 22:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4South Londoner Arthur invites Stewart Lee and Reginald D Hunter round.
10. 23:00
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Can you knock yourself out by punching yourself in the head? Jason Manford has the answer.
11. 23:30
  Six Geese A-laying
  A train journey from London to Edinburgh on New Year's Eve. With Catherine Tate.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—3. The Secret
  3/4Absent in Italy, John sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples.
2. 00:30
  Short Cuts—Series 15, Cinema
  7/8Josie Long presents short documentaries drawn from the silver screen.
3. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—3. The Green Mamba
  3/4The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious villain.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
5. 02:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—3. Signs
  3/5Dyslexia and early relationships - all a question of reading the signs.
6. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—8. Jo and Laurie
  8/10Jo is aware that Laurie has something he is desperate to say to her.
7. 02:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
8. 03:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets
  3/3Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?
9. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
10. 04:30
  Rent—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The new baby needs a name and Richard's keeping quiet.
11. 05:00
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 4. Barbecue
  4/6A barbecue proves a painful experience for the three couples.
12. 05:30
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.

Thursday 31 December 2020