BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 15 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 7
  7/10Stephen must face the doubts of his family and others about his plan to build a cathedral.
2. 00:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—The Speciality of the House by Stanley Ellin
  2/5A restaurant has a gourmet dish for only the select few.
3. 00:30
  Soul Music—Rhapsody in Blue
  Soul Music examines Gershwin's 'experiment in modern music', 90 years after its premiere.
4. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out
  2/5When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid?
5. 01:30
  Deep Six—6. Battle
  6/6Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 7
  7/10Stephen has rejected the idea of the priesthood, on instinct.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5At home, Skye finds hot food and a new family member. Good, right?
8. 02:30
  John Arlott - My Kind of Country
  Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
9. 03:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—2. Marriage
  2/3Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Exeter
  2/6Three University of Exeter students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
  4/6Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
12. 05:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 1, The Shorefest Redemption
  4/4Three women embrace Bad Salsa, where everybody knows your name, but not your prognosis.
13. 05:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
  3/4Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
2. 06:30
  The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
  1/4Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
3. 07:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, A Bottle of Ulterio Motivo
  5/6Ed is in the money when he sells some of his old stuff to Violet Carson's new wine bar.
4. 07:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Walthamstow, London
  2/3Mark travels to East London town Walthamstow to discover its character.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
6. 08:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Death Of Hope
  1/6Three promising graduates are still underachieving in their 30s. Stars Richard E Grant.
7. 09:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
8. 09:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, People's Parties
  5/6Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards.
9. 10:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—3. Tensions
  3/3A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
10. 11:00
  Unsung Heroines—2. Florrie Forde, Betty Davis, Caroline Norton, Wangari Maathai, Hoda Sharawi, Mary Tealby, Olive Shapley
  2/3Viv 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, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
2. 12:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Death Of Hope
  1/6Three promising graduates are still underachieving in their 30s. Stars Richard E Grant.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
4. 13:30
  The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
  1/4Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 8
  8/10Stephen has a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Skye's in the bath with the door locked, so Dean can't come in.
7. 14:30
  Blood, Sage and Grace
  Grace Dent explores the life and work of literary luminary Lorna Sage.
8. 15:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—3. Tensions
  3/3A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
9. 16:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
10. 16:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, People's Parties
  5/6Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards.
11. 17:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, A Bottle of Ulterio Motivo
  5/6Ed is in the money when he sells some of his old stuff to Violet Carson's new wine bar.
12. 17:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Walthamstow, London
  2/3Mark travels to East London town Walthamstow to discover its character.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 8
  8/10Can architect Stephen Rix and his developer get planning permission for their cathedral?
2. 18:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe.
  3/5Edgar Allan Poe’s dark classic about the psychology of guilt.
3. 18:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, The Voice of Sherlock Holmes
  2/5Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the varied incarnations of the Baker Street sleuth.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman
  14/20Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills.
5. 19:30
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Death Of Hope
  1/6Three promising graduates are still underachieving in their 30s. Stars Richard E Grant.
6. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
7. 20:30
  The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
  1/4Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
8. 21:00
  Unsung Heroines—2. Florrie Forde, Betty Davis, Caroline Norton, Wangari Maathai, Hoda Sharawi, Mary Tealby, Olive Shapley
  2/3Viv 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, Walthamstow, London
  2/3Mark travels to East London town Walthamstow to discover its character.
10. 22:30
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, A Trolley for a Change
  3/6A grandmother visits a supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget.
11. 22:45
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Chance
  Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of chance through the medium of his poetry.
12. 23:00
  Radio Active—Series 6, Bogie Awards
  3/8The stars are out for the Bogies! Who will win the much coveted gold-plated award?
13. 23:30
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/7Live from the Nurseryland space programme. Will the cow be launched over the moon?
14. 23:45
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/8As Susan turns 40, her goldfish ponder the concept of time. Stars Shaun Prendergast.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 8
  8/10Can architect Stephen Rix and his developer get planning permission for their cathedral?
2. 00:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe.
  3/5Edgar Allan Poe’s dark classic about the psychology of guilt.
3. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, The Voice of Sherlock Holmes
  2/5Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the varied incarnations of the Baker Street sleuth.
4. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  3/5Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
5. 01:30
  The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
  1/4Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 8
  8/10Stephen has a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Skye's in the bath with the door locked, so Dean can't come in.
8. 02:30
  Blood, Sage and Grace
  Grace Dent explores the life and work of literary luminary Lorna Sage.
9. 03:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—3. Tensions
  3/3A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this classic
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
11. 04:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 1, People's Parties
  5/6Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards.
12. 05:00
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, A Bottle of Ulterio Motivo
  5/6Ed is in the money when he sells some of his old stuff to Violet Carson's new wine bar.
13. 05:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Walthamstow, London
  2/3Mark travels to East London town Walthamstow to discover its character.

Thursday 16 December 2021