BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 January 2024

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger
  3/4With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 3. Bunter Breaks the Law
  3/8As Lord Peter Wimsey's probe moves to the bell tower, his manservant uses his initiative.
3. 01:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—2. Light the Blue Touch Paper and Retire
  2/6Can teacher Johnny Shields infiltrate the smuggling gang in Switzerland?
4. 02:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—3. A Load of Tripe Up North
  3/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the North.
5. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—3. Fashionable Life
  3/10Eldest March sister Meg is excited to be travelling away from home for the first time.
6. 02:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Ventnor
  6/6Mark Steel visits Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and performs for the local residents.
7. 03:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
  8/8Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
8. 03:30
  Lip Service—Episode 4
  4/6Clarinet and ironing board premiere. Sketches and songs with Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding.
9. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Semi-final 3
  12/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the latest semi-final of the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 04:30
  The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
  1/8As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
11. 05:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
2. 06:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
3. 07:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—4. Haggis, the Highlands and Deep Fried Mars Bars
  4/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the Highlands.
4. 07:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—4. Dark Days
  4/10Jo has a secret, as has Laurie. And there are troubling days ahead for the March family.
5. 07:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
6. 08:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance
  11/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement.
7. 08:30
  The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket—3. Putting It On The Map
  The dear ladies decide to revive an old custom.
8. 09:00
  Guess What?—Episode 4
  4/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
9. 09:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Meltdown
  6/6Dave buys some last-minute holiday euros and brings down the international monetary system
10. 10:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
11. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
12. 11:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—4. Haggis, the Highlands and Deep Fried Mars Bars
  4/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the Highlands.
2. 12:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—4. Dark Days
  4/10Jo has a secret, as has Laurie. And there are troubling days ahead for the March family.
3. 12:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
4. 13:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance
  11/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement.
5. 13:30
  The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket—3. Putting It On The Map
  The dear ladies decide to revive an old custom.
6. 14:00
  Guess What?—Episode 4
  4/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
7. 14:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Meltdown
  6/6Dave buys some last-minute holiday euros and brings down the international monetary system
8. 15:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
9. 16:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
10. 16:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
11. 17:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—4. Haggis, the Highlands and Deep Fried Mars Bars
  4/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the Highlands.
12. 17:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—4. Dark Days
  4/10Jo has a secret, as has Laurie. And there are troubling days ahead for the March family.
13. 17:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance
  11/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement.
2. 18:30
  The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket—3. Putting It On The Map
  The dear ladies decide to revive an old custom.
3. 19:00
  Guess What?—Episode 4
  4/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
4. 19:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Meltdown
  6/6Dave buys some last-minute holiday euros and brings down the international monetary system
5. 20:00
  The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—2. Carry On
  2/3Alexander Armstrong continues to celebrate the work of PG Wodehouse.
6. 21:00
  Great Lives—Caroline Catz on Delia Derbyshire
  Actor Caroline Catz chooses Delia Derbyshire, who realised the theme to Doctor Who.
7. 21:30
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—4. Secrets
  4/5Secrets are revealed at the womaniser's inquest - but his killer is still at large.
8. 21:45
  A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/5Peter reveals he knows Angela, the victim's wife, from the past. Starring Meera Syal.
9. 22:00
  Ken Cheng: I Can School You—3. Not an Exact Science
  Comedian Ken Cheng hosts a brand new series, all about school subjects.
10. 22:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger
  6/7Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.
11. 23:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6A TV detective star fancies Prunella during filming at the museum.
12. 23:30
  Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—1. Pilot
  1/5What better way to chart mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
  4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France
  4/8After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel.
3. 01:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
  3/6Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland
4. 02:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—4. Haggis, the Highlands and Deep Fried Mars Bars
  4/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the Highlands.
5. 02:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—4. Dark Days
  4/10Jo has a secret, as has Laurie. And there are troubling days ahead for the March family.
6. 02:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent
  3/6Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London.
7. 03:00
  Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance
  11/20Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement.
8. 03:30
  The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket—3. Putting It On The Map
  The dear ladies decide to revive an old custom.
9. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 4
  4/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
10. 04:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Meltdown
  6/6Dave buys some last-minute holiday euros and brings down the international monetary system
11. 05:00
  Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End
  A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.

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