BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 31 December 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
3. 07:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 1. We've Only Just Begun
  1/2Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
5. 08:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 19
  19/20Dressing gown trouble for Kenneth Horne – and Hornerama looks at New Towns.
6. 08:30
  Wally Who?—Just The Way You Are
  1/5Wally reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits.
7. 09:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
8. 09:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 2, A Hint of Calvados
  5/6After moaning to the Corporation, the embittered writer gets a BBC job offer.
9. 10:00
  David Greig - The Swansong
  Sitting by a pond with some gin, a woman is whisked off by a stranger for a night out.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Alan Parker
  From Otis Redding to Edward Elgar, film director Alan Parker shares his castaway choices.
11. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
  The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 19
  19/20Dressing gown trouble for Kenneth Horne – and Hornerama looks at New Towns.
2. 12:30
  Wally Who?—Just The Way You Are
  1/5Wally reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits.
3. 13:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
4. 13:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
5. 14:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—4. Coming Out
  4/5Confiding in an ex-girlfriend, Eddie Izzard tells the truth about her gender identity.
6. 14:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—9. Devoted Sister
  9/10Now home from her adventure in New York, Jo is struck by the change in Beth.
7. 14:30
  The Quietest New Year On Earth
  Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
8. 15:00
  David Greig - The Swansong
  Sitting by a pond with some gin, a woman is whisked off by a stranger for a night out.
9. 16:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
10. 16:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 2, A Hint of Calvados
  5/6After moaning to the Corporation, the embittered writer gets a BBC job offer.
11. 17:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 1. We've Only Just Begun
  1/2Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
12. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return
  4/4Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell.
2. 18:30
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
3. 18:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Difford
  The founding member of Squeeze, chooses music by The Who and Carole King.
4. 19:00
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 19
  19/20Dressing gown trouble for Kenneth Horne – and Hornerama looks at New Towns.
5. 19:30
  Wally Who?—Just The Way You Are
  1/5Wally reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits.
6. 20:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
7. 20:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Alan Parker
  From Otis Redding to Edward Elgar, film director Alan Parker shares his castaway choices.
9. 21:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
  The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
10. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
11. 22:30
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 2/2. Knocking on Heaven's Door
  2/2Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
12. 23:00
  Pleased to Meet You—A Very Dora Christmas, 2. Festive Roast
  2/2Find out what, or rather who, saucy Dora Dale is roasting on an open fire.
13. 23:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return
  4/4Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell.
2. 00:30
  Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale
  Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.
3. 00:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Difford
  The founding member of Squeeze, chooses music by The Who and Carole King.
4. 01:00
  The Mind of Mr JG Reeder—4. The Strange Case
  4/4When a government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth.
5. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 4
  4/5Another dental patient has suffered a grisly death.
6. 02:00
  Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—4. Coming Out
  4/5Confiding in an ex-girlfriend, Eddie Izzard tells the truth about her gender identity.
7. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—9. Devoted Sister
  9/10Now home from her adventure in New York, Jo is struck by the change in Beth.
8. 02:30
  The Quietest New Year On Earth
  Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
9. 03:00
  David Greig - The Swansong
  Sitting by a pond with some gin, a woman is whisked off by a stranger for a night out.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  4/6Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 2, A Hint of Calvados
  5/6After moaning to the Corporation, the embittered writer gets a BBC job offer.
12. 05:00
  Mr Muzak—Series 1, 1. We've Only Just Begun
  1/2Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.

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