BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 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 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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
2. 06:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
3. 07:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Power Block
  3/4A busy Uljabaan asks Margaret to help him to oppress the humans.
4. 07:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett tests Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham on who they know, not what.
5. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
6. 08:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Occupational Hazard
  8/8Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?
7. 09:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
8. 09:30
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
9. 10:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
10. 11:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Happy Golden Days of Yore
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a collection of history podcasts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
2. 12:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Occupational Hazard
  8/8Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?
3. 13:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
4. 13:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
5. 14:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 10
  10/10Stephen sloughs off the ties of his life in Ireland to pursue the life of an artist.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Dex could sleep through a riot. He just has.
7. 14:30
  Mysteries from the Past
  John Godber looks back at the modern day performances of York's Medieval Mystery Plays.
8. 15:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
9. 16:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
10. 16:30
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
11. 17:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Power Block
  3/4A busy Uljabaan asks Margaret to help him to oppress the humans.
12. 17:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett tests Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham 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 10
  10/10Architect Stephen Rix's cathedral has finally been built. But what has been the true cost?
2. 18:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—The Judge's House by Bram Stoker
  5/5A scholar moves into a house with a dark past.
3. 18:30
  Off the Page—The Making of You
  Dominic Arkwright talks to three guests about their school years.
4. 19:00
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action
  1/26When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.
5. 19:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 3, Occupational Hazard
  8/8Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?
6. 20:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
7. 20:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
8. 21:00
  Podcast Radio Hour—Happy Golden Days of Yore
  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a collection of history podcasts.
9. 22:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett tests Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham on who they know, not what.
10. 22:30
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, Unclear War
  4/4Wunderland is under threat from an unclear war.
11. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach
12. 23:30
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Making Cuts
  6/6The management consultants must make cuts at the firm that insures Ryan's flashy new car.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 10
  10/10Architect Stephen Rix's cathedral has finally been built. But what has been the true cost?
2. 00:15
  The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories—The Judge's House by Bram Stoker
  5/5A scholar moves into a house with a dark past.
3. 00:30
  Off the Page—The Making of You
  Dominic Arkwright talks to three guests about their school years.
4. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish
  5/5Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates?
5. 01:30
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
6. 02:00
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 10
  10/10Stephen sloughs off the ties of his life in Ireland to pursue the life of an artist.
7. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Dex could sleep through a riot. He just has.
8. 02:30
  Mysteries from the Past
  John Godber looks back at the modern day performances of York's Medieval Mystery Plays.
9. 03:00
  Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
  2/2Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
10. 04:00
  Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
  Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
11. 04:30
  In the Red—Episode 4
  4/7George Cragge grabs headlines, as the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General grows.
12. 05:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Power Block
  3/4A busy Uljabaan asks Margaret to help him to oppress the humans.
13. 05:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/4Joe Lycett tests Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham on who they know, not what.

Saturday 18 December 2021