BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 24 December 2023

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Christmas Carol By Candlelight
  Nicholas Parsons narrates a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic.
2. 07:15
  The Grantham Connection
  Nicholas Parsons explores his unlikely links with Grantham's Lady Margaret Thatcher.
3. 07:45
  The Arthur Haynes Show—With Nicholas Parsons - from 22/10/1962
  Sketch show starring Arthur Haynes - a huge comedy star of the1950s and 60s.
4. 08:15
  Doon the Watta
  Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde where he was an apprentice in the 1940s.
5. 08:45
  Listen To This Space
  Created by and starring Nicholas Parsons, the satire show from 1966.
6. 09:15
  Steve Wright and Nicholas Parsons in the Afternoon
  Steve Wright looks back at the times when Nicholas Parsons guested on his Radio 2 show.
7. 09:45
  How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear—1. The Owl and the Pussycat
  1/2Nicholas Parsons celebrates nonsensical genius of the poet, Edward Lear
8. 10:15
  Just a Minute—Series 11, From 3/11/1976
  1/1Nicholas Parsons challenges Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Alfred Marks and Shelia Hancock
9. 10:45
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
10. 11:15
  Nicholas Parsons: Paul Merton Talks to Sue Perkins
  Paul Merton talks to Sue Perkins about their shared memories of Nicholas Parsons
11. 11:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 5
  5/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  A Christmas Carol By Candlelight
  Nicholas Parsons narrates a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic.
2. 13:15
  The Grantham Connection
  Nicholas Parsons explores his unlikely links with Grantham's Lady Margaret Thatcher.
3. 13:45
  The Arthur Haynes Show—With Nicholas Parsons - from 22/10/1962
  Sketch show starring Arthur Haynes - a huge comedy star of the1950s and 60s.
4. 14:15
  Doon the Watta
  Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde where he was an apprentice in the 1940s.
5. 14:45
  Listen To This Space
  Created by and starring Nicholas Parsons, the satire show from 1966.
6. 15:15
  Steve Wright and Nicholas Parsons in the Afternoon
  Steve Wright looks back at the times when Nicholas Parsons guested on his Radio 2 show.
7. 15:45
  How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear—1. The Owl and the Pussycat
  1/2Nicholas Parsons celebrates nonsensical genius of the poet, Edward Lear
8. 16:15
  Just a Minute—Series 11, From 3/11/1976
  1/1Nicholas Parsons challenges Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Alfred Marks and Shelia Hancock
9. 16:45
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
10. 17:15
  Nicholas Parsons: Paul Merton Talks to Sue Perkins
  Paul Merton talks to Sue Perkins about their shared memories of Nicholas Parsons
11. 17:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 5
  5/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  A Christmas Carol By Candlelight
  Nicholas Parsons narrates a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic.
2. 19:15
  The Grantham Connection
  Nicholas Parsons explores his unlikely links with Grantham's Lady Margaret Thatcher.
3. 19:45
  The Arthur Haynes Show—With Nicholas Parsons - from 22/10/1962
  Sketch show starring Arthur Haynes - a huge comedy star of the1950s and 60s.
4. 20:15
  Doon the Watta
  Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde where he was an apprentice in the 1940s.
5. 20:45
  Listen To This Space
  Created by and starring Nicholas Parsons, the satire show from 1966.
6. 21:15
  Steve Wright and Nicholas Parsons in the Afternoon
  Steve Wright looks back at the times when Nicholas Parsons guested on his Radio 2 show.
7. 21:45
  How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear—1. The Owl and the Pussycat
  1/2Nicholas Parsons celebrates nonsensical genius of the poet, Edward Lear
8. 22:15
  Just a Minute—Series 11, From 3/11/1976
  1/1Nicholas Parsons challenges Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Alfred Marks and Shelia Hancock
9. 22:45
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
10. 23:15
  Nicholas Parsons: Paul Merton Talks to Sue Perkins
  Paul Merton talks to Sue Perkins about their shared memories of Nicholas Parsons
11. 23:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 5
  5/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Christmas Carol By Candlelight
  Nicholas Parsons narrates a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic.
2. 01:15
  The Grantham Connection
  Nicholas Parsons explores his unlikely links with Grantham's Lady Margaret Thatcher.
3. 01:45
  The Arthur Haynes Show—With Nicholas Parsons - from 22/10/1962
  Sketch show starring Arthur Haynes - a huge comedy star of the1950s and 60s.
4. 02:15
  Doon the Watta
  Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde where he was an apprentice in the 1940s.
5. 02:45
  Listen To This Space
  Created by and starring Nicholas Parsons, the satire show from 1966.
6. 03:15
  Steve Wright and Nicholas Parsons in the Afternoon
  Steve Wright looks back at the times when Nicholas Parsons guested on his Radio 2 show.
7. 03:45
  How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear—1. The Owl and the Pussycat
  1/2Nicholas Parsons celebrates nonsensical genius of the poet, Edward Lear
8. 04:15
  Just a Minute—Series 11, From 3/11/1976
  1/1Nicholas Parsons challenges Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Alfred Marks and Shelia Hancock
9. 04:45
  Just a Minute's Indian Adventure
  Nicholas Parsons looks at how Just a Minute inspired players in Indian colleges
10. 05:15
  Nicholas Parsons: Paul Merton Talks to Sue Perkins
  Paul Merton talks to Sue Perkins about their shared memories of Nicholas Parsons
11. 05:30
  Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 5
  5/7Nicholas Parsons challenges Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton.

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