BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 December 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
2. 06:30
  Deep Six—2. Suspect
  2/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.
3. 07:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, Cheese Cricket
  4/6Ed finds himself a surprise hit on a brand new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Blyth, Northumberland
  1/3Mark travels to former coal town Blyth in Northumberland to uncover stories and characters
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
6. 08:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
  6/6Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty.
8. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Girls Talk
  4/6Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
10. 11:00
  Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake
  1/3Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
2. 12:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
  6/6Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
4. 13:30
  Deep Six—2. Suspect
  2/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 3
  3/10Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Skye has made friends with Evan. But now Dexter's medicine is missing.
7. 14:30
  August Shines
  Lenny Henry tells the story of August Wilson, America's greatest modern black playwright.
8. 15:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
9. 16:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty.
10. 16:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Girls Talk
  4/6Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know.
11. 17:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, Cheese Cricket
  4/6Ed finds himself a surprise hit on a brand new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
12. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Blyth, Northumberland
  1/3Mark travels to former coal town Blyth in Northumberland to uncover stories and characters
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 3
  3/10Can architect Stephen Rix find financial backing for his plan to build a Gothic cathedral?
2. 18:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support
  3/5As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race.
3. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Send for Paul Temple
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the husband and wife team that battled villains.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The 13th of the Series
  13/20The Lad gets triskaidekaphobic over the recording of this show.
5. 19:30
  No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
  6/6Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
7. 20:30
  Deep Six—2. Suspect
  2/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.
8. 21:00
  Unsung Heroines—1. Annie Russell-Maunder, Beryl Burton, Flo Bilton, Jayaben Desai, Sulpicia, Sophia Jex-Blake
  1/3Viv Groskop celebrates amazing women whose names aren't as well known as they should be.
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Blyth, Northumberland
  1/3Mark travels to former coal town Blyth in Northumberland to uncover stories and characters
10. 22:30
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, Carol Goes Swimming
  2/6Lorraine Ashbourne is Carol, in Jenny Eclair's story about a lifesaving friendship.
11. 22:45
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Death
  Tim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his poem, The Boy Who Faked His Own Death
12. 23:00
  Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
  2/8Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
13. 23:30
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/7Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
14. 23:45
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/8Life from the perspective of two fish in their bowl.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 3
  3/10Can architect Stephen Rix find financial backing for his plan to build a Gothic cathedral?
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support
  3/5As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Send for Paul Temple
  1/5Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the husband and wife team that battled villains.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger
  1/3The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news.
5. 01:30
  Deep Six—2. Suspect
  2/6Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 3
  3/10Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5Skye has made friends with Evan. But now Dexter's medicine is missing.
8. 02:30
  August Shines
  Lenny Henry tells the story of August Wilson, America's greatest modern black playwright.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—2. Son of Arrius
  2/4Freed from slavery, the prince encounters his old enemy Messala.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty.
11. 04:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, Girls Talk
  4/6Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know.
12. 05:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, Cheese Cricket
  4/6Ed finds himself a surprise hit on a brand new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Blyth, Northumberland
  1/3Mark travels to former coal town Blyth in Northumberland to uncover stories and characters

Thursday 9 December 2021