BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 December 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Fish
  Movie legend Vincent Price takes the bait, and tells a tale of horror from down under.
2. 00:30
  Sounds Natural—Percy Edwards
  The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees
  2/5In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.
4. 01:30
  Brick by Brick
  An exploration of the demolitions industry.
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—2. Injunction
  Clive is anxious and Vernon is instructed not to publish photos of the foreign secretary.
6. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Aswan, Egypt
  2/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—2. Rosie
  2/5Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 2. Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go
  Highlights from a collection of essays by James Wood.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect
  1/4When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.
10. 04:00
  All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6James Walton's quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson
11. 04:30
  Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Over and Out
  6/6Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.
12. 05:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 6. The Final Supper
  6/6It's a day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
13. 05:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Political
  3/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at politics today.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
2. 06:30
  The Folklorist
  Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist
3. 07:00
  Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize
  4/4Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.
4. 07:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders
  2/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Calais Dock Strike
  15/19When HMS Troutbridge is sent to collect stranded tourists, Pertwee has other ideas.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 4/6/1959
  A Greenland version of The Archers and Hornerama looks at the summer.
7. 09:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
8. 09:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
9. 10:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance
  2/4When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.
10. 11:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
11. 11:15
  Gerry McKee - My Sky Blue Trades
  How Victor P McCann's family dashed any hopes of him enjoying a carefree childhood.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Calais Dock Strike
  15/19When HMS Troutbridge is sent to collect stranded tourists, Pertwee has other ideas.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 4/6/1959
  A Greenland version of The Archers and Hornerama looks at the summer.
3. 13:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
4. 13:30
  The Folklorist
  Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist
5. 14:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—3. Pact
  Clive and Vernon make a euthanasia pact.
6. 14:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Jerusalem
  3/10John McCarthy revisits the sites of the Prince of Wales' tour of 1862.
7. 14:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—3. Charlotte
  3/5Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 3. Marilynne Robinson
  Highlights from series of essays from James Wood.
9. 15:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance
  2/4When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.
10. 16:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
11. 16:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
12. 17:00
  Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize
  4/4Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.
13. 17:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders
  2/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Price of Fear—Soul Music
  Horror legend Vincent Price tells the chilling tale of a violinist with very special hands
2. 18:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Dame Jacqueline Wilson
  1/8Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Jacqueline Wilson about the most significant books in her life.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, The Calais Dock Strike
  15/19When HMS Troutbridge is sent to collect stranded tourists, Pertwee has other ideas.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 4/6/1959
  A Greenland version of The Archers and Hornerama looks at the summer.
5. 20:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
6. 20:30
  The Folklorist
  Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist
7. 21:00
  RK Narayan Stories—A Willing Slave
  A tale of a disciplined but willing servant, who resents and desires her true master.
8. 21:15
  Gerry McKee - My Sky Blue Trades
  How Victor P McCann's family dashed any hopes of him enjoying a carefree childhood.
9. 22:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders
  2/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.
10. 22:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Manchester local radio DJ Justin's job seems to be on the line.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Law 1/2
  The best in contemporary comedy. Iain Lee talks to Tony Law
12. 23:00
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Language and Communication
  1/4Chris Addison explores human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Prof Austin Herring.
13. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Revenge is a gourmet dish best served cold when Martin deceives Charles.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Price of Fear—Soul Music
  Horror legend Vincent Price tells the chilling tale of a violinist with very special hands
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Dame Jacqueline Wilson
  1/8Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Jacqueline Wilson about the most significant books in her life.
3. 01:00
  Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special
  3/5With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.
4. 01:30
  The Folklorist
  Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist
5. 02:00
  Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—3. Pact
  Clive and Vernon make a euthanasia pact.
6. 02:15
  In a Prince's Footsteps—Jerusalem
  3/10John McCarthy revisits the sites of the Prince of Wales' tour of 1862.
7. 02:30
  The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—3. Charlotte
  3/5Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 3. Marilynne Robinson
  Highlights from series of essays from James Wood.
9. 03:00
  DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance
  2/4When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.
10. 04:00
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
11. 04:30
  Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
  5/6Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
12. 05:00
  Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize
  4/4Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.
13. 05:30
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders
  2/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.

Thursday 13 December 2018