BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 10 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 4
  4/10Architect Stephen Rix wants his mistress to come with him to the country.
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—4. Obstacle
  4/5Jessie's world is in crisis, but her father’s adamant she shouldn’t volunteer.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
  Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching
  2/3Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder.
5. 01:30
  Deep Six—3. Loose Ends
  3/6Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 4
  4/10Stephen accompanies his father to Cork and is embarrassed by his behaviour.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Skye has learned to play a D. But now her Mum has come home drunk.
8. 02:30
  Spank the Plank
  Mitch Benn investigates the history of slap bass - and even tries to learn the technique.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—3. The Chariot Race
  3/4The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Past Caring
  1/6The social worker holds a birthday dinner for Brian, but who is the mystery guest?
12. 05:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
  2/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
13. 05:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Jane treats Ken and Margaret to a slap up cream tea with a little too much prosecco.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
  3/3Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
2. 06:30
  Deep Six—4. Framed
  4/6Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.
3. 07:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
  2/4Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
6. 08:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Backs to the Drawing Board
  7/8Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith is already working at home.
7. 09:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 13/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
8. 09:30
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
9. 10:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—What's New For December?
  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for December.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
2. 12:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Backs to the Drawing Board
  7/8Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith is already working at home.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
  3/3Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
4. 13:30
  Deep Six—4. Framed
  4/6Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 5
  5/10Father Arnall describes damnation for sinners. Stephen feels every word is meant for him.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Skye has run away after her Mum stole Dexter's medicine.
7. 14:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
8. 15:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
9. 16:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 13/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
10. 16:30
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
11. 17:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
  2/4Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
12. 17:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 5
  5/10As architect Stephen Rix builds his cathedral, he makes dramatic decision about his life.
2. 18:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action
  5/5With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Garden of Eden
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the idea of heaven on Earth.
4. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
5. 19:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Backs to the Drawing Board
  7/8Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith is already working at home.
6. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
  3/3Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
7. 20:30
  Deep Six—4. Framed
  4/6Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—What's New For December?
  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for December.
9. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what.
10. 22:30
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Future
  3/4A trip to the place where thoughts turn to the future and all that it could bring.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Why has a baby ended up in Hell? And can God be persuaded to bring it back to life?
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Barrington Zoo
  5/6The hapless consultancy tackle a council's problem with a zoo.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 5
  5/10As architect Stephen Rix builds his cathedral, he makes dramatic decision about his life.
2. 00:15
  The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action
  5/5With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Garden of Eden
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the idea of heaven on Earth.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
  3/3Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
5. 01:30
  Deep Six—4. Framed
  4/6Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 5
  5/10Father Arnall describes damnation for sinners. Stephen feels every word is meant for him.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5Skye has run away after her Mum stole Dexter's medicine.
8. 02:30
  Songlines—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  John Cavanagh tells the story behind Judy Garland's legendary theme tune.
9. 03:00
  Ben Hur—4. The King Comes into His Kingdom
  4/4After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
10. 04:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 13/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.
11. 04:30
  In the Red—Episode 3
  3/7BBC reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
12. 05:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
  2/4Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/4Joe Lycett tests Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on who they know, not what.

Saturday 11 December 2021