BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 December 2021

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 1
  1/10In 1999, architect Stephen Rix has a vision of something that he should build.
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—1. Jessie
  1/5Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity with the impact of biological terrorism?
3. 00:30
  A Good Read—Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
  Terry Deary of Horrible Histories and Shappi Khorsandi talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
4. 01:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—5. Smaller Shrinks the Standing Corn
  5/6Can teacher Johnny Shields survive the demands of the smuggling gang?
5. 01:30
  Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure
  6/6Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 1
  1/10James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece, read by Andrew Scott.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Skye and her baby brother get into trouble with the neighbours.
8. 02:30
  Backstage Tales
  Midge Ure goes backstage into the bizarre world of musicians on tour.
9. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Jayne Lake
  15 years after losing her sight in an attack, a reunion brings ghosts from Meggie's past.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons.
11. 04:30
  The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, Plethora Princess Regent
  6/6Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to bed.
12. 05:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, July 15th to 19th
  3/4Damien and Anthony go on holiday so that their builder can crack on with the kitchen.
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 76, Episode 1
  1/676th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—6. Don't Go Near The Water
  6/6Has Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his escape?
2. 06:30
  Deep Six—1. Target
  1/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
3. 07:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change
  3/4After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know.
4. 07:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #47 - Crime Writing Doesn't Pay
  2/4Jason Watkins stars as an erotic crime author in an investigation into copycat crimes.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 12
  12/13A deadly doctor returns, and celebrity wannabe Kenneth Horne gets some bona advice.
6. 08:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Finis
  6/6On the family's whistle-stop tour of Europe, Father shows them where he married Mother.
7. 09:00
  The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
8. 09:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
  3/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—1. A Friendship Betrayed
  1/4A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by his Roman soldier friend.
10. 11:00
  Archive on 4—Priestley's Postscripts
  An exploration of JB Priestley's hugely popular Second World War radio broadcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 12
  12/13A deadly doctor returns, and celebrity wannabe Kenneth Horne gets some bona advice.
2. 12:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Finis
  6/6On the family's whistle-stop tour of Europe, Father shows them where he married Mother.
3. 13:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—6. Don't Go Near The Water
  6/6Has Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his escape?
4. 13:30
  Deep Six—1. Target
  1/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 2
  2/10The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Dexter's cough is worse and all of his clothes are dirty.
7. 14:30
  78 Revolutions
  Jenny Hammerton - a DJ of 78s - explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.
8. 15:00
  Ben Hur—1. A Friendship Betrayed
  1/4A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by his Roman soldier friend.
9. 16:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Anglia Ruskin University
  1/6Three Anglia Ruskin University students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
10. 16:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
  3/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
11. 17:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change
  3/4After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know.
12. 17:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #47 - Crime Writing Doesn't Pay
  2/4Jason Watkins stars as an erotic crime author in an investigation into copycat crimes.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 2
  2/10Can Stephen Rix convince others to share in his vision of a new Gothic cathedral?
2. 18:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action
  2/5As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.
3. 18:30
  Soul Music—Brahms' German Requiem
  How Brahms's work, a tribute to his mother, has touched and changed people's lives.
4. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 12
  12/13A deadly doctor returns, and celebrity wannabe Kenneth Horne gets some bona advice.
5. 19:30
  Winston—Winston in Europe, Finis
  6/6On the family's whistle-stop tour of Europe, Father shows them where he married Mother.
6. 20:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—6. Don't Go Near The Water
  6/6Has Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his escape?
7. 20:30
  Deep Six—1. Target
  1/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
8. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Priestley's Postscripts
  An exploration of JB Priestley's hugely popular Second World War radio broadcasts.
9. 22:00
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #47 - Crime Writing Doesn't Pay
  2/4Jason Watkins stars as an erotic crime author in an investigation into copycat crimes.
10. 22:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Gardening
  1/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning about gardening from Val McDermid.
11. 23:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Curators Rod and Julian are both planning grand gestures.
12. 23:30
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Porridge Votes
  6/6The Scotsmen stand against the Laird in the local by-election. Dirty tricks are soon afoot
13. 23:45
  Quando, Quando, Quando—The Christmas Rush
  6/6The brothers' festive flurry is curtailed as they hit the streets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 2
  2/10Can Stephen Rix convince others to share in his vision of a new Gothic cathedral?
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action
  2/5As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—Brahms' German Requiem
  How Brahms's work, a tribute to his mother, has touched and changed people's lives.
4. 01:00
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—6. Don't Go Near The Water
  6/6Has Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his escape?
5. 01:30
  Deep Six—1. Target
  1/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 2
  2/10The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Dexter's cough is worse and all of his clothes are dirty.
8. 02:30
  78 Revolutions
  Jenny Hammerton - a DJ of 78s - explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—1. A Friendship Betrayed
  1/4A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by his Roman soldier friend.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, Anglia Ruskin University
  1/6Three Anglia Ruskin University students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
  3/6The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
12. 05:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change
  3/4After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #47 - Crime Writing Doesn't Pay
  2/4Jason Watkins stars as an erotic crime author in an investigation into copycat crimes.

Wednesday 8 December 2021