BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 5 January 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity
  5/8With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer.
2. 06:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—4. Saraband to a Burning Fuse
  4/6Can Johnny Shields protect those around him from the plans of the smuggling gang?
3. 07:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—5. Oysters on the East Coast
  5/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the East Coast
4. 07:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—5. Aunt March Settles the Question
  5/10Winter brings the bitter cold to New England and deep and worrying times for the family.
5. 07:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
6. 08:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
7. 08:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
8. 09:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
9. 09:30
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Milkman blues and rock DJs in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
10. 10:00
  Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End
  A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.
11. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity
  5/8With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer.
12. 11:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—4. Saraband to a Burning Fuse
  4/6Can Johnny Shields protect those around him from the plans of the smuggling gang?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—5. Oysters on the East Coast
  5/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the East Coast
2. 12:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—5. Aunt March Settles the Question
  5/10Winter brings the bitter cold to New England and deep and worrying times for the family.
3. 12:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
4. 13:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
5. 13:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
6. 14:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
7. 14:30
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Milkman blues and rock DJs in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
8. 15:00
  Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End
  A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.
9. 16:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity
  5/8With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer.
10. 16:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—4. Saraband to a Burning Fuse
  4/6Can Johnny Shields protect those around him from the plans of the smuggling gang?
11. 17:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—5. Oysters on the East Coast
  5/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the East Coast
12. 17:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—5. Aunt March Settles the Question
  5/10Winter brings the bitter cold to New England and deep and worrying times for the family.
13. 17:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
2. 18:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
3. 19:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
4. 19:30
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Milkman blues and rock DJs in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
5. 20:00
  Losing The Children
  Michael Rosen explores the meaning behind one of Germany's greatest fairy tales.
6. 20:30
  Soul Music—Like a Rolling Stone
  Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
7. 21:00
  Curious Cases—Series 19, Surprising Symmetries
  We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
8. 21:30
  Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years—5. Verdict
  5/5Police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene.
9. 21:45
  A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/5Jimmy Reid's murderer is revealed, along with a secret that Peter has kept for years.
10. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Sigmund Troy'd
  President of The Greeters Guild Troy Hawke tackles psychotherapy in an award-winning show.
11. 22:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, and a new approach to the news.
12. 23:00
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/4Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
13. 23:30
  A World of Dowie—1. Relationships
  1/4John Dowie sings and jokes his way through the painful topic of relationships.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hello Caller
  Decommissioned phone boxes reveal their secrets in a series of ‘trapped’ phone calls.
2. 00:45
  Gabriel-Ernest by Saki
  When Van Cheele discovers a wild youth in the woods, he is put out.
3. 01:00
  Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End
  A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.
4. 02:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity
  5/8With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer.
5. 02:30
  The 17-Jewelled Shockproof Swiss-Made Bomb—4. Saraband to a Burning Fuse
  4/6Can Johnny Shields protect those around him from the plans of the smuggling gang?
6. 03:00
  Cornucopia by Paul Richardson—5. Oysters on the East Coast
  5/5Paul Richardson journey’s around Britain exploring our cuisine: the East Coast
7. 03:15
  Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—5. Aunt March Settles the Question
  5/10Winter brings the bitter cold to New England and deep and worrying times for the family.
8. 03:30
  Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
  2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
9. 04:00
  Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/13George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.
10. 04:30
  Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
  2/8Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
11. 05:00
  Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
12. 05:30
  The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Milkman blues and rock DJs in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.

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