BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 5 January 2021

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins
  1/6Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock
  Harriett Gilbert, Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
  2/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
4. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces
  1/5A princess recruits champion jockey Kit Fielding to fend off her dangerous cousin.
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—1. Little Water Wanderer
  1/5An eventful cubhood in the Devon countryside, as seen through the young otter's eyes.
6. 02:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 1. Arrival
  1/10Gangsters, gambling and an innocent abroad in 1890s Whitechapel.
7. 02:30
  Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
  Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
8. 03:00
  Michael Butt - The Piper's Chair
  How an Irish penny-whistler and his fiddler father shaped Mozart’s love life.
9. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  4/8The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
10. 04:30
  Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
11. 05:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad
  4/4Trisha introduces Deepak to the British seaside.
12. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 2
  5/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
  3/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
2. 06:30
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
3. 07:00
  Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
  4/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
4. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
  John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
5. 08:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
  24/26Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
6. 08:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
7. 09:00
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Best of 2020
  1/8Andy Zaltzman introduces a Best of 2020 episode of the satirical news show
8. 09:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
9. 10:00
  HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
  1/2Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Being Bored: The Importance Of Doing Nothing
  Phill Jupitus explores the importance of being bored.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
  24/26Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
2. 12:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
3. 13:00
  Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
  3/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
4. 13:30
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
5. 14:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—2. Confused and Alone
  2/5The young cub becomes confused when his mother abandons him, but a new friend awaits.
6. 14:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 2. Mystery
  2/10Now in Whitechapel, Megan is getting suspicious.
7. 14:30
  Steve the Sweep
  Steve Carver looks to the learn the secrets of the chimney sweeping trade.
8. 15:00
  HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
  1/2Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
9. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
10. 16:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
11. 17:00
  Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
  4/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 17:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
  John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 18:30
  Soul Music—The Look of Love
  The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.
3. 19:00
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
  24/26Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
4. 19:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
5. 20:00
  Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
  3/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
6. 20:30
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Being Bored: The Importance Of Doing Nothing
  Phill Jupitus explores the importance of being bored.
8. 22:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
  John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
9. 22:30
  Comedy Club Extra—Comedy Catalysts - Series 2, 2. Jen Brister on French & Saunders
  2/4Harriet Kemsley talks to a comedian about the trail blazing comic who inspired them
10. 22:45
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 1
  1/3The surrealist provides disappointment for cavemen and a cheap alternative to liquor.
11. 23:00
  James Acaster's Findings—Series 1, 2. Fruit
  2/4Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his in-depth research into fruit.
12. 23:15
  Expenses Only—2. Graphics
  2/4Narrative sketch show centred around two interns in the world of work experience.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night
  2/6Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos?
2. 00:30
  Soul Music—The Look of Love
  The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
  3/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
4. 01:30
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
  2/5Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
5. 02:00
  Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—2. Confused and Alone
  2/5The young cub becomes confused when his mother abandons him, but a new friend awaits.
6. 02:15
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 2. Mystery
  2/10Now in Whitechapel, Megan is getting suspicious.
7. 02:30
  Steve the Sweep
  Steve Carver looks to the learn the secrets of the chimney sweeping trade.
8. 03:00
  HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
  1/2Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
9. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
10. 04:30
  Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
  Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
11. 05:00
  Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
  4/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
12. 05:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
  John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.

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