BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 12 December 2011

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
  3/5A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
2. 00:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
  2/3The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Janet Street-Porter
  Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
4. 01:50
  Front Row Interviews—Sir Cameron Mackintosh
  Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
5. 02:00
  Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 5
  5/5What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 19-20
  10/13In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
7. 02:45
  Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 5
  5/5The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
8. 03:00
  Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
  The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
9. 03:30
  Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
  Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
10. 05:00
  Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, Prisoners of the Sun
  2/6With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
11. 05:30
  Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 4
  4/4The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
  7/8Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
2. 06:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
  Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
3. 07:00
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4
  4/6A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
7. 09:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
  3/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
8. 09:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
9. 10:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
  1/3A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
10. 11:00
  HE Bates - The Sun of December
  The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—10/12/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
  7/8Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
4. 13:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
  Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
5. 14:00
  Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade
  1/10William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved.
6. 14:15
  This Sceptred Isle—Murder in the Cathedral
  31/216This programme examines the relationship between Becket and King Henry II.
7. 14:30
  Miranda Seymour - The Bugatti Queen—Episode 1
  1/5The story of Mariette Helene Delangle, model and dancer turned Grand Prix racing driver.
8. 14:45
  Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 9
  9/12To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
9. 15:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
  1/3A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—12/12/2011
  Mel Giedroyc hears about an author's passion for jigsaws, and the history of nicknames.
11. 17:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The House Warming Party
  1/13The dear ladies recall the day they moved in.
12. 17:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
  1/10Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
2. 18:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 1
  1/5High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
  9/16Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
  7/8Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
6. 20:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
  Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
7. 21:00
  HE Bates - The Sun of December
  The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—10/12/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4
  4/6A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
10. 22:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
  3/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—12/12/2011
  Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Host Arthur Smith chats to Tim Key.
12. 23:00
  Now Show Extra—12/12/2011
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
13. 23:45
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
  4/4The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
  1/10Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
2. 00:30
  HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 1
  1/5High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
  7/8Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
4. 01:45
  Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
  Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
5. 02:00
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
  3/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
6. 02:30
  Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
7. 03:00
  Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
  1/3A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
8. 04:00
  HE Bates - The Sun of December
  The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—10/12/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
10. 05:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding
  3/13A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip.
11. 05:30
  Married—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.

Tuesday 13 December 2011