BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 25 December 2022

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  John Dickson Carr - Blind Man's Hood
  A spurned lover finally has occasion to wreak her revenge.
2. 00:30
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
  Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
3. 00:45
  Absent Friends - The 7th Dimension—Episode 1
  1/2Toby Hadoke remembers the stars of sci fi, horror & fantasy whom we've lost in 2022.
4. 01:00
  The Nutcracker Christmas
  Grandpa Igor tries to bring the Nutcracker story alive at home for Natalia.
5. 02:30
  Telling Tales—Jeremy Dyson
  Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.
6. 03:30
  The Night The Animals Talked
  Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
7. 04:00
  Life With The Lyons—And A Merry Christmas To All
  Christmas is approaching – will the new family members fit in? From 1956.
8. 04:30
  Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
  3/6Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse romp.
9. 05:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 3. I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Carol
  Sue Perkins final festive offering is the all-star Clue Dickens extravaganza.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Poetry Extra—The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 06:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
3. 07:50
  HighLites (Omnibus)—Split Ends
  An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals.
4. 09:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London
  Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.
5. 09:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
6. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Dudley Moore CBE
  Comedian, actor and pianist Dudley Moore shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
7. 10:30
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
8. 11:00
  Poetry Extra—The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
9. 11:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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Afternoon
1. 12:50
  HighLites (Omnibus)—Split Ends
  An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals.
2. 14:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London
  Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.
3. 14:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
4. 15:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Dudley Moore CBE
  Comedian, actor and pianist Dudley Moore shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
5. 15:30
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
6. 16:00
  John Dickson Carr - Blind Man's Hood
  A spurned lover finally has occasion to wreak her revenge.
7. 16:30
  Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
  Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
8. 16:45
  Absent Friends - The 7th Dimension—Episode 1
  1/2Toby Hadoke remembers the stars of sci fi, horror & fantasy whom we've lost in 2022.
9. 17:00
  Poetry Extra—The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
10. 17:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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Evening
1. 18:50
  HighLites (Omnibus)—Split Ends
  An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals.
2. 20:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London
  Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.
3. 20:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
4. 21:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Dudley Moore CBE
  Comedian, actor and pianist Dudley Moore shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
5. 21:30
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
6. 22:00
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Struggling print journalist Maddox takes a moral stance with disastrous results.
7. 22:30
  Party—Christmas Special
  The wannabe political agitators reunite after several years.
8. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tim Vine 1/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Laura Lexx talks to Tim Vine.
9. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 2/2. Knocking on Heaven's Door
  2/2Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
10. 23:30
  4 at the Store—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Poetry Extra—The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
  Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 00:30
  A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
  Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
3. 01:50
  HighLites (Omnibus)—Split Ends
  An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals.
4. 03:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London
  Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.
5. 03:30
  Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/21The creative team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising.
6. 04:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Dudley Moore CBE
  Comedian, actor and pianist Dudley Moore shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
7. 04:30
  Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
  A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
8. 05:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.

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