BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 December 2021

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Eighth
  2/6Zaphod's encounter with the Frogstar and the Total Perspective Vortex is finally explained
2. 00:30
  The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Enter the Saint
  4/5The history and varied portrayals of the Robin Hood of crime Simon Templar, aka the Saint
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine
  A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?
4. 01:30
  Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
  3/8DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
5. 02:00
  Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—3. Eve
  3/5Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for 25 years.
6. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/5Last night Skye had a sort of sleepover. And a tattoo.
7. 02:30
  When Standing Stones Come Down to Drink
  Tom Morton explores the spookiest time of the year in the Northern Isles: Christmas
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 1
  1/2Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—At Christmas
  James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Miles Kingston and Sabrina Broadbent.
10. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie.
11. 05:00
  Believe It!—Series 3, Knight Fever
  1/3Post-heart attack, what does Richard Wilson most need?
12. 05:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Conversations from a Long Marriage at Christmas again
  The couple prepare to spend a quiet Christmas with friends, or so they think.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
  The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
2. 06:30
  Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
  4/8DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
3. 07:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
4. 07:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
  Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
5. 08:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
6. 08:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
  3/8Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
7. 09:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
8. 09:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
  4/6Can couples counselling help the social worker and her boyfriend?
9. 10:00
  Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
  2/2Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
10. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Dame Fanny Waterman
  4/4Dame Fanny Waterman is Kirsty Young's castaway.
11. 11:45
  Curious Cases—Series 12, The Horrible Hangover
  Why do we get hangovers and are some drinks worse than others?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
2. 12:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
  3/8Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
  The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
4. 13:30
  Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
  4/8DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
5. 14:00
  Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—4. Atos
  4/5Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.
6. 14:15
  D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/5Skye is in shock. But she has to pretend that everything is ok.
7. 14:30
  Natural Histories—Fly Agaric
  Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom Fly Agaric with its red cap and white spots.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
  2/2Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
9. 16:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
10. 16:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
  4/6Can couples counselling help the social worker and her boyfriend?
11. 17:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
12. 17:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
  Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
  3/6The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
2. 18:30
  Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
  Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
3. 19:00
  The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
  Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
4. 19:30
  After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
  3/8Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
  The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
6. 20:30
  Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
  4/8DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
7. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Dame Fanny Waterman
  4/4Dame Fanny Waterman is Kirsty Young's castaway.
8. 21:45
  Curious Cases—Series 12, The Horrible Hangover
  Why do we get hangovers and are some drinks worse than others?
9. 22:00
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
  Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
10. 22:25
  Comedy Club Extra—Christmas Crackers, Laura Lexx
  11/12Laura Lexx brings us a sackload of festive cheer.
11. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—Hadrian’s Beard
  The comedy trio examine Britain’s Roman legacy.
12. 23:15
  Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
  2/5Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
13. 23:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
  3/6The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
2. 00:30
  Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
  Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
  The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
4. 01:30
  Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
  4/8DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
5. 02:00
  Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—4. Atos
  4/5Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.
6. 02:15
  D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/5Skye is in shock. But she has to pretend that everything is ok.
7. 02:30
  Natural Histories—Fly Agaric
  Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom Fly Agaric with its red cap and white spots.
8. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
  2/2Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
9. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
10. 04:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
  4/6Can couples counselling help the social worker and her boyfriend?
11. 05:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
  5/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
12. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
  Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public

Friday 31 December 2021