BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 26 December 2022

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished
  1/4The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.
2. 06:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Star Trap, 1. Jinx
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth, Charles Paris.
3. 07:00
  Last Christmas—1. Deborah Frances White & Steve Ali
  1/5Personal seasonal reflections. The story of a comedian and a Syrian refugee.
4. 07:15
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
5. 07:30
  Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!
  4/4The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets?
6. 08:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
7. 08:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
8. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
9. 09:30
  Son of Santa
  Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
10. 10:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.
11. 11:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished
  1/4The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.
12. 11:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Star Trap, 1. Jinx
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth, Charles Paris.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Last Christmas—1. Deborah Frances White & Steve Ali
  1/5Personal seasonal reflections. The story of a comedian and a Syrian refugee.
2. 12:15
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
3. 12:30
  Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!
  4/4The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets?
4. 13:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
5. 13:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
6. 14:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
7. 14:30
  Son of Santa
  Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
8. 15:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.
9. 16:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished
  1/4The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.
10. 16:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Star Trap, 1. Jinx
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth, Charles Paris.
11. 17:00
  Last Christmas—1. Deborah Frances White & Steve Ali
  1/5Personal seasonal reflections. The story of a comedian and a Syrian refugee.
12. 17:15
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
13. 17:30
  Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!
  4/4The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
2. 18:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
3. 19:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
4. 19:30
  Son of Santa
  Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
5. 20:00
  Radiolab—Series 7, The Great Vaccinator
  4/8Radiolab explores the work of vaccine researcher, Maurice Hilleman
6. 20:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Meera Syal
  Actor and writer Meera Syal chooses 'Dum Maro Dum' from the film Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
7. 21:00
  The Film We Can't See—6. For Sale: Intimacy and Infamy
  Adam, So and Anton rally around the Rio Cinema to save the sounds
8. 21:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 4, In The Heat Of The Night
  2/4Paul Gambaccini talks to veteran director Norman Jewison about "In The Heat of the Night"
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 78, Episode 6
  6/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
10. 22:30
  Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Featuring an array of comic characters, including a fame-hungry celebrity mother.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tim Vine 2/2
  The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Laura Lexx talks to Tim Vine.
12. 23:00
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2022, Episode 3
  3/3Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
13. 23:30
  As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 4
  4/6The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—1. Struggle
  1/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.
2. 01:00
  Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished
  1/4The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.
3. 01:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Star Trap, 1. Jinx
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth, Charles Paris.
4. 02:00
  Last Christmas—1. Deborah Frances White & Steve Ali
  1/5Personal seasonal reflections. The story of a comedian and a Syrian refugee.
5. 02:15
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
6. 02:30
  Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!
  4/4The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets?
7. 03:00
  Brothers in Law—Series 1, Judgement Summons
  4/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.
8. 03:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis
9. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
  Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
10. 04:30
  Son of Santa
  Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
11. 05:00
  Emile Zola - His Masterpiece—Episode 2
  2/2Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.

Tuesday 27 December 2022