BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 11 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 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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Al Hunter - However
  Comedy of love and war set in the Russo-Japanese war. Stars John Gordon Sinclair.
2. 07:30
  Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
  Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.
3. 08:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty.
4. 08:30
  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.
5. 09:00
  The Lives of Harry Towers
  The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Past Caring
  1/6The social worker holds a birthday dinner for Brian, but who is the mystery guest?
2. 12:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, The Day the Balloon Went Up
  20/20Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort.
3. 13:00
  Archive on 4—Priestley's Postscripts
  An exploration of JB Priestley's hugely popular Second World War radio broadcasts.
4. 14:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Curse of the Beagle
  A comedic exploration of a young Charles Darwin's adventures aboard the HMS Beagle.
5. 15:00
  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.
6. 15:30
  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?
7. 16:00
  Al Hunter - However
  Comedy of love and war set in the Russo-Japanese war. Stars John Gordon Sinclair.
8. 17:30
  Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
  Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Algernon Blackwood - The Empty Sleeve
  A violinist’s desire for a rare instrument is irresistible and has dire consequences.
2. 18:45
  Playing With Fire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  A Frenchman joins a group of friends at a séance - and conducts a dangerous experiment.
3. 19:00
  The Lives of Harry Towers
  The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers
4. 22:00
  The Lee Mack Show—Sophie Ellis-Bextor
  4/6Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music.
5. 22:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 4. Una Stubbs
  4/4Una Stubbs tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and the cars she has known.
6. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan
  5/5Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse.
7. 23:30
  Hut 33—Series 1, Careless Talk
  3/6A security breach at Bletchley Park puts the wartime code-breakers under suspicion.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Algernon Blackwood - The Empty Sleeve
  A violinist’s desire for a rare instrument is irresistible and has dire consequences.
2. 00:45
  Playing With Fire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  A Frenchman joins a group of friends at a séance - and conducts a dangerous experiment.
3. 01:00
  Archive on 4—Priestley's Postscripts
  An exploration of JB Priestley's hugely popular Second World War radio broadcasts.
4. 02:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—The Curse of the Beagle
  A comedic exploration of a young Charles Darwin's adventures aboard the HMS Beagle.
5. 03:00
  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.
6. 03:30
  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?
7. 04:00
  Al Hunter - However
  Comedy of love and war set in the Russo-Japanese war. Stars John Gordon Sinclair.
8. 05:30
  Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
  Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.

Sunday 12 December 2021