BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 12 December 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  MR James—Echoes from the Abbey
  Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas.
2. 00:45
  Charles Dickens—The Signalman
  The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
3. 01:00
  Maria Semple - Where'd You Go Bernadette?: Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Elgin confronts Bernadette about the mudslide. Stars Miranda Richardson.
4. 02:15
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.
5. 02:30
  Ian McEwan - Nutshell: Omnibus—Episode 2
  2/2Nutshell's Denmark is an elegant house in London, but Claude has designs on it.
6. 03:15
  Ian McEwan - My Purple Scented Novel: Omnibus
  A tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft from his friend.
7. 03:45
  Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
  An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting.
8. 04:00
  Reconstructing Louis
  In Western Samoa, Robert Louis Stevenson looks back at his life - and dispels the myths.
9. 05:00
  Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3
  Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'.
10. 05:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
  1/2As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
2. 06:30
  Who found Machu Picchu?
  Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
3. 07:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
  4/6Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
5. 08:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
6. 08:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
  Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
7. 09:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
  1/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
8. 09:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
9. 10:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
10. 11:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 1
  1/10The stakes are high in a dangerous game of chance for Agent 007.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Nick Warburton - Not Bobby
  Frank's new pet rabbit Bobby starts causing an unexpected stir at home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
2. 12:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
  Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
3. 13:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
4. 13:30
  Who found Machu Picchu?
  Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 6
  6/10Threatened during a passing anti-war march, Henry visits his ailing mother.
6. 14:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Rain
  1/5Charlie Connelly sets off on the trail of our national obsession, beginning with rain.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
8. 14:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Le Monastier
  1/8Robert Louis Stevenson's mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character.
9. 15:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
10. 16:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
  1/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 16:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
12. 17:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
  4/6Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
13. 17:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
2. 18:30
  A Good Read—Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci
  Tom Sutcliffe, Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci discuss their favourite books.
3. 19:00
  The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
  14/15General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
4. 19:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
  Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
5. 20:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
6. 20:30
  Who found Machu Picchu?
  Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
7. 21:00
  James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 1
  1/10The stakes are high in a dangerous game of chance for Agent 007.
8. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Nick Warburton - Not Bobby
  Frank's new pet rabbit Bobby starts causing an unexpected stir at home.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
10. 22:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Muhammad Ali
  5/6A humorous assessment of the life and career of the world heavyweight boxer.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
  2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
  1/4Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
2. 00:30
  A Good Read—Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci
  Tom Sutcliffe, Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci discuss their favourite books.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
  6/6War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
4. 01:30
  Who found Machu Picchu?
  Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 6
  6/10Threatened during a passing anti-war march, Henry visits his ailing mother.
6. 02:15
  Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Rain
  1/5Charlie Connelly sets off on the trail of our national obsession, beginning with rain.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
  1/5The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
8. 02:45
  Travels With a Donkey—Le Monastier
  1/8Robert Louis Stevenson's mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character.
9. 03:00
  Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
  1/3Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
  1/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
12. 05:00
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
  4/6Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
13. 05:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.

Tuesday 13 December 2016