BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 December 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sounds Natural—Harry Secombe
  The comedian, actor and singer talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography
2. 00:30
  21 Shades of Noir: Lee Child on John D MacDonald
  The Jack Reacher author Lee Child investigates the unusual life of author John D Macdonald
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 1
  1/5Spinster sleuth Jane Marple's stay in London proves more eventful than planned.
4. 01:30
  The Meisterspringer by Berkely Mather—2. Spring In The Dark
  2/6Confusion abounds over the release of a Russian spy.
5. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Practice Makes Perfect
  5/6It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.
6. 02:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 11, The Honeymooners Return
  13/16Commander Murray returns for duty after marrying Rita, the Admiral’s daughter.
7. 03:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Supplement
  1/6Damien runs into trouble editing a food supplement. Meanwhile, Anthony starts a business.
8. 03:30
  The Secret Guests by BW Black—6. Threat
  6/10As the IRA close in on the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses.
9. 03:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 5, 1. Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight
  1/5Maggie is now a social media 'influencer' and John worries how he can protect her.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 4
  4/12Nicholas Parsons challenges David Mitchell, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Ageing
  The writer and producer uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to tackle ageing.
12. 05:00
  Foreign Girls by Elaine Feinstein—1. 1970s Leicester
  1/3Lena's memories awaken of her friend Katya, and their Jewish childhood in 70s Leicester.
13. 05:45
  Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—1. Coming Home
  1/3Rosalind's school essay is a success so she rushes home... Read by Angela Thorne.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 2
  2/5Miss Marple's old acquaintance is about to get a nasty shock.
2. 06:30
  The Meisterspringer by Berkely Mather—3. Can Spring Be Far Behind?
  3/6Bound for France on a boat – Carter is less than grateful.
3. 07:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Maria and Richard have a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are house-hunting.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
5. 08:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 2, It's Just Work
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam’s marriage is tested when another man comes between them.
6. 08:30
  The Secret Guests by BW Black—7. Shooting
  7/10Death comes to Clonmillis Hall.
7. 08:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 5, 2. Emotionally Yours
  2/5Plans to update their home security go awry as John worries about Maggie’s safety.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/12/2024
  The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
9. 09:30
  Snapshots in the Dark—2. Julia Margaret Cameron: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle, 1867
  2/5Colin Ford discovers how Cameron changed portraiture forever.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Advent Candles: Hope from the Patriarchs - Restore us
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams
  Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  Mao's Little Red Book Goes West
  David Aaronovitch asks why Mao's Little Red Book captured the imagination of the West.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 2
  2/5Miss Marple's old acquaintance is about to get a nasty shock.
14. 11:30
  The Meisterspringer by Berkely Mather—3. Can Spring Be Far Behind?
  3/6Bound for France on a boat – Carter is less than grateful.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Maria and Richard have a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are house-hunting.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
3. 13:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 2, It's Just Work
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam’s marriage is tested when another man comes between them.
4. 13:30
  The Secret Guests by BW Black—7. Shooting
  7/10Death comes to Clonmillis Hall.
5. 13:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 5, 2. Emotionally Yours
  2/5Plans to update their home security go awry as John worries about Maggie’s safety.
6. 14:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
7. 14:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?
8. 15:00
  Foreign Girls by Elaine Feinstein—2. Uncomfortable News
  2/3Lena discovers extactly why Katya wants to see her.
9. 15:45
  Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—2. Her Table Spread
  2/3The castle belonged to Miss Cuffe.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams
  Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 16:30
  Mao's Little Red Book Goes West
  David Aaronovitch asks why Mao's Little Red Book captured the imagination of the West.
12. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 2
  2/5Miss Marple's old acquaintance is about to get a nasty shock.
13. 17:30
  The Meisterspringer by Berkely Mather—3. Can Spring Be Far Behind?
  3/6Bound for France on a boat – Carter is less than grateful.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Maria and Richard have a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are house-hunting.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
3. 19:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 2, It's Just Work
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam’s marriage is tested when another man comes between them.
4. 19:30
  The Secret Guests by BW Black—7. Shooting
  7/10Death comes to Clonmillis Hall.
5. 19:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 5, 2. Emotionally Yours
  2/5Plans to update their home security go awry as John worries about Maggie’s safety.
6. 20:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
7. 20:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?
8. 21:00
  Foreign Girls by Elaine Feinstein—2. Uncomfortable News
  2/3Lena discovers extactly why Katya wants to see her.
9. 21:45
  Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—2. Her Table Spread
  2/3The castle belonged to Miss Cuffe.
10. 22:00
  Best Medicine—Series 2, 2. Sweating In Nature, Animals, Transplantation, Horticulture
  Zoe Lyons sweats outside, whales inspire a heart treatment and transplants transform lives
11. 22:30
  The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6The Consultants hold their office Christmas party complete with a Beach Boys tribute act.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Katie Norris 2/3
  Iain Lee talks to the actor, writer and comedian Katie Norris.
13. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
  6/6The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
14. 23:30
  Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Pregnancy and In-Laws
  6/6Jason Cook doles out life lessons focusing on how to cope with pregnancy and the in-laws.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams
  Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Mao's Little Red Book Goes West
  David Aaronovitch asks why Mao's Little Red Book captured the imagination of the West.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - At Bertram's Hotel, Episode 2
  2/5Miss Marple's old acquaintance is about to get a nasty shock.
4. 01:30
  The Meisterspringer by Berkely Mather—3. Can Spring Be Far Behind?
  3/6Bound for France on a boat – Carter is less than grateful.
5. 02:00
  Rent—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Maria and Richard have a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are house-hunting.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 6, The Choking Horror
  22/27Hair-raising events for Neddie as London's monuments are sabotaged.
7. 03:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 2, It's Just Work
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam’s marriage is tested when another man comes between them.
8. 03:30
  The Secret Guests by BW Black—7. Shooting
  7/10Death comes to Clonmillis Hall.
9. 03:45
  Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 5, 2. Emotionally Yours
  2/5Plans to update their home security go awry as John worries about Maggie’s safety.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
11. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Merv has always worn jeans, so why does Pam want to take him shopping?
12. 05:00
  Foreign Girls by Elaine Feinstein—2. Uncomfortable News
  2/3Lena discovers extactly why Katya wants to see her.
13. 05:45
  Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—2. Her Table Spread
  2/3The castle belonged to Miss Cuffe.

Wednesday 4 December 2024