BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 1 December 2023

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
  1/2After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
2. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 3. The Six Napoleons
  3/9Holmes probes why identical, cheap plaster busts of Napoleon are being destroyed.
3. 01:30
  Pay Any Price—9. Terminal Command
  9/10The full horror of Debbie’s hypnotic manipulation is revealed. Can Boyd save her?
4. 02:00
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work
  4/10As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.
5. 02:15
  Arnold Bennett - The Old Wives' Tale—14. Hotel Life
  14/15Sophia persuades a very reluctant Constance to holiday with her in a hotel in Buxton.
6. 02:30
  The Break—Series 1, Sunday, Flipping Sunday
  4/6Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner.
7. 03:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded
  6/20Godfrey is ridiculed when Mainwaring hears he was a conscientious objector.
8. 03:30
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses
  7/8Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.
9. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 24, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
10. 04:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Interview
  1/6Trillionaire rocker Dave Mabbutt previews his 'drums only' version of his classic album.
11. 05:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
2. 06:30
  Pay Any Price—10. Price Paid
  10/10The hunter becomes the prey as Boyd’s investigation unnerves security forces.
3. 07:00
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking
  5/10Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.
4. 07:15
  Arnold Bennett - The Old Wives' Tale—15. Endings
  15/15Sophia visits her dying husband. But what will become of her - and her sister Constance?
5. 07:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
6. 08:00
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
7. 08:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?
8. 09:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
9. 09:30
  Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble
  5/6Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.
10. 10:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
11. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
12. 11:30
  Pay Any Price—10. Price Paid
  10/10The hunter becomes the prey as Boyd’s investigation unnerves security forces.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking
  5/10Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.
2. 12:15
  Arnold Bennett - The Old Wives' Tale—15. Endings
  15/15Sophia visits her dying husband. But what will become of her - and her sister Constance?
3. 12:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
4. 13:00
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
5. 13:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?
6. 14:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
7. 14:30
  Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble
  5/6Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.
8. 15:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
9. 16:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
10. 16:30
  Pay Any Price—10. Price Paid
  10/10The hunter becomes the prey as Boyd’s investigation unnerves security forces.
11. 17:00
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking
  5/10Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.
12. 17:15
  Arnold Bennett - The Old Wives' Tale—15. Endings
  15/15Sophia visits her dying husband. But what will become of her - and her sister Constance?
13. 17:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
2. 18:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?
3. 19:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
4. 19:30
  Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble
  5/6Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.
5. 20:00
  The Brave New World
  CS Lewis and Aldous Huxley died on the same day. What events shaped the two authors?
6. 20:30
  Soul Music—Wichita Lineman
  People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.
7. 21:00
  Notable—Monsters of Music with Tom Allen, Debussy The Love Rat with Abi Clarke
  Claude Debussy was a love rat who left behind a trail of broken hearts and gunshot wounds.
8. 21:30
  Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 4. Legion of the Lost - Part 2/2
  The Technomancers’ monstrous reanimation means The War Doctor must take action.
9. 22:05
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
10. 22:35
  Wondermentalist Cabaret—Series 1, 1. Bristol
  1/4Matt Harvey hosts a comedy-infused, musically enhanced, mildly interactive poetry cabaret.
11. 23:00
  On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Reports of a right royal shocker, plus Alan Partridge with all the sport.
12. 23:30
  The Boosh—Hitcher
  6/6Howard and Vince take Tony the Prawn to a zoo for animal offenders.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—2. Values
  2/2It's 2116, a dystopian world where eugenics, promiscuity and happiness are gently enforced
2. 01:00
  John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
  2/2Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
3. 02:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 4. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/9The sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
4. 02:30
  Pay Any Price—10. Price Paid
  10/10The hunter becomes the prey as Boyd’s investigation unnerves security forces.
5. 03:00
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—5. A Leavetaking
  5/10Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.
6. 03:15
  Arnold Bennett - The Old Wives' Tale—15. Endings
  15/15Sophia visits her dying husband. But what will become of her - and her sister Constance?
7. 03:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
8. 04:00
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Holiday
  5/9When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.
9. 04:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?
10. 05:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Marguerite Patten are grilled by Jay Rayner.
11. 05:30
  Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble
  5/6Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.

Saturday 2 December 2023