BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 16 December 2021

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
2. 06:30
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
3. 07:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Suitable for Framing; Diary Extracts
  3/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
4. 07:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Memory Games
  1/8Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband.
7. 09:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
8. 09:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Relax
  2/6Brian is out to surprise the social worker on holiday.
9. 10:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 1
  1/2August 1785: The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Jackie Mason
  2/4Jackie Mason, American comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
11. 11:45
  Curious Cases—Series 12, Two Infinities and Beyond, Part 2
  Is anything in the Universe infinite? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Memory Games
  1/8Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband.
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
4. 13:30
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 9
  9/10Stephen is thinking about EC, the girl who has long been the object of his affection.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Skye is excited: Dexter is coming for the night.
7. 14:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Bessie Smith
  Born in abject poverty and killed aged 43, Bessie Smith forged a new jazz sound.
8. 15:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 1
  1/2August 1785: The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge.
9. 16:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 16:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Relax
  2/6Brian is out to surprise the social worker on holiday.
11. 17:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Suitable for Framing; Diary Extracts
  3/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
12. 17:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
  9/10With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
2. 18:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—Leiningen Versus The Ants
  4/5Carl Stephenson’s classic story about killer ants.
3. 18:30
  Great Lives—Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
  City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint as her great life.
4. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
  Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
5. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 2, Memory Games
  1/8Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband.
6. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
7. 20:30
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
8. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Jackie Mason
  2/4Jackie Mason, American comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
9. 21:45
  Curious Cases—Series 12, Two Infinities and Beyond, Part 2
  Is anything in the Universe infinite? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
10. 22:00
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.
11. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—Le Carré on Spying
  The Penny Dreadfuls parody John le Carré in a comedy set during the height of the Cold War
12. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
  9/10With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
2. 00:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—Leiningen Versus The Ants
  4/5Carl Stephenson’s classic story about killer ants.
3. 00:30
  Great Lives—Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
  City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint as her great life.
4. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  4/5Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
5. 01:30
  The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
  2/4Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 9
  9/10Stephen is thinking about EC, the girl who has long been the object of his affection.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Skye is excited: Dexter is coming for the night.
8. 02:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Bessie Smith
  Born in abject poverty and killed aged 43, Bessie Smith forged a new jazz sound.
9. 03:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 1
  1/2August 1785: The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Relax
  2/6Brian is out to surprise the social worker on holiday.
12. 05:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Suitable for Framing; Diary Extracts
  3/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
13. 05:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.

Friday 17 December 2021