BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 23 December 2023

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds
  The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack
2. 01:00
  Mary Poppins by PL Travers
  Juliet Stevenson stars as the magical English nanny - Mary Poppins.
3. 02:00
  The Great Chocolate Murders
  Spurned spinster Christiana plots to regain her married lover in 19th-century Brighton.
4. 03:00
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—5. A Triumphant Evening
  5/10Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill.
5. 03:15
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—A Song Flung up to Heaven, Episode 5
  5/5Maya Angelou is set to work for Martin Luther King when tragedy strikes.
6. 03:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Good King Senseless
  Count Arthur sets about launching Malcolm's singing career with some Christmas carolling.
7. 04:00
  Albert and Me—Series 1, Family Christmas
  9/9Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities.
8. 04:30
  Rent—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.
9. 05:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2014
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince bring their blend of science and comedy to the festive season.
10. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Vampires and Feng Shui in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Death of an Ugly Sister
  As Cinderella goes missing, what does the future hold for a retiring panto star?
2. 07:30
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
3. 08:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
4. 09:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Stand on Ceremony
  3/13Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry.
5. 09:30
  Whack-O!—Series 2, The Cross-Country Cup
  12/12The Headmaster’s guile is put to the test when funds for a sports trophy are misused.
6. 10:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—1. In the Offing
  1/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse
7. 11:00
  Death of an Ugly Sister
  As Cinderella goes missing, what does the future hold for a retiring panto star?
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
2. 13:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
3. 14:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Stand on Ceremony
  3/13Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry.
4. 14:30
  Whack-O!—Series 2, The Cross-Country Cup
  12/12The Headmaster’s guile is put to the test when funds for a sports trophy are misused.
5. 15:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—1. In the Offing
  1/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse
6. 16:00
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds
  The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack
7. 17:00
  Death of an Ugly Sister
  As Cinderella goes missing, what does the future hold for a retiring panto star?
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Evening
1. 18:30
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
2. 19:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
3. 20:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Stand on Ceremony
  3/13Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry.
4. 20:30
  Whack-O!—Series 2, The Cross-Country Cup
  12/12The Headmaster’s guile is put to the test when funds for a sports trophy are misused.
5. 21:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—1. In the Offing
  1/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse
6. 22:00
  Fab TV—Curtis & Ballard (Deceased)
  3/4Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.
7. 22:30
  And Now in Colour—Christmas Special 1991
  The festive foursome's far from traditional Christmas.
8. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Barry from Watford
  Iain Lee talks to Barry from Watford.
9. 23:00
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals.
10. 23:30
  The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 4
  4/4The award-winning duo with an unsentimental relationship counsellor.
11. 23:45
  My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Frank Wignall
  4/4John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Spirit of the House
  A couple hear disembodied voices in their new home. How long will they be able to remain?
2. 00:30
  Philip K Dick - Of Withered Apples
  A woman picks a last withered apple, but the dying ancient tree is determined to survive.
3. 01:00
  Death of an Ugly Sister
  As Cinderella goes missing, what does the future hold for a retiring panto star?
4. 02:30
  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
5. 03:45
  Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, Kindlewood Night
  4/5A mysterious night of passion and kindling awaits Carter Brandon and his uncle.
6. 04:00
  Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Stand on Ceremony
  3/13Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry.
7. 04:30
  Whack-O!—Series 2, The Cross-Country Cup
  12/12The Headmaster’s guile is put to the test when funds for a sports trophy are misused.
8. 05:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—1. In the Offing
  1/3Alexander Armstrong celebrates the work of PG Wodehouse

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