BBC Radio 4 Extra schedule Saturday 15 December 2012

This week Calendar

  1. Early

    1. 00:00

      Blake's 7: The Early Years When Vila Met Gan

      Liberator stalwarts Vila and Gan recall how their odyssey began - in exotic Croydon.

    2. 00:30

      Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner Episode 4

      4/4 Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die.

    3. 01:00

      Wimsey - Strong Poison Norman Urquhart

      3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will - and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.

    4. 01:30

      Agatha Christie - In a Glass Darkly

      A jealous lover is haunted by a fellow pilot's death and a vision of murder.

    5. 02:00

      Millport Series 3, Restitution

      2/6 Irene hits a snag with re-opening the Cumbrae Club, and what's in Huberto's suitcase?

    6. 02:30

      Snap Series 3, Episode 1

      1/6 Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship. Tonight it's the 'first date'.

    7. 03:00

      Charlotte Bronte - Villette Monsieur Paul

      3/3 Lucy's standing in society rapidly improves, but will love be the answer?

    8. 04:00

      Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels Fule's Gold

      5/5 After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.

    9. 04:15

      Alan Plater - The Gallery

      A new Tyneside art gallery's opening night is thrown into jeopardy by well-meaning staff.

    10. 05:00

      Beachcomber...By the Way Series 3, Episode 5

      5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells, Patricia Routledge.

    11. 05:30

      Up the Garden Path Series 2, Love's Labours

      8/8 As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles.

  2. Morning

    1. 06:00

      Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves

      Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.

    2. 07:30

      Grasshead Racers

      Murray Walker explores the most democratic of motor sports - lawnmower racing.

    3. 08:00

      Garrison Keillor's Radio Show Series 6, Episode 4

      4/28 From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.

    4. 09:00

      On air

      Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy

      Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.

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  3. Afternoon

    1. 12:00

      Little Grudges Omnibus

      Comedy inspired by Radio 4 listeners. Stars Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon.

    2. 13:15

      Petrella Series 1, Myth of Return

      2/4 The south London sleuth gets embroiled in a ruthless smuggling racket on the Kent marshes.

    3. 14:00

      Take It From Here 31/12/1953

      A butler's upstairs wrangles and Eth finally gets a ring on her finger in 'The Glums'.

    4. 14:30

      The Burkiss Way Series 4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 1

      3/7 All about 'things' and spoofing 'Just A Minute'. From April 1979.

    5. 15:00

      Garrison Keillor's Radio Show Series 6, Episode 4

      4/28 From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.

    6. 16:00

      Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves

      Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.

    7. 17:30

      Nick Mohammed in Bits Lila

      2/4 Nick Mohammed plays second-year student Lila welcoming new students to university.

  4. Evening

    1. 18:00

      Ray Bradbury - Bradbury 13 There Was An Old Woman

      4/13 Five men with a wicker basket arrive at Tildy's house, but not to do her shopping.

    2. 18:30

      Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare A Recluse

      4/5 One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.

    3. 19:00

      Double or Nothing: Partnerships in Radio Comedy

      Hugh Dennis celebrates comic duos in comedy, including Little Britain.

    4. 22:00

      Act Your Age Series 1, Episode 6

      6/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.

    5. 22:30

      The Jason Byrne Show Series 3, First I Was a Nurse Then I Became a Roofer

      4/6 More from the award-winning funny man. From November 2010.

    6. 23:00

      Patricia Highsmith - The Cry of the Owl Episode 2

      2/4 Jenny's love for Robert is creating unforeseen dangers.

    7. 23:30

      Kenneth Noye - A Killer on the Run Episode 6

      6/6 With Noye in their sights, the police embark on a scheme to capture him in Spain.

    8. 23:45

      Ira Levin - The Boys from Brazil Episode 6

      6/6 The man at Liebermann's house arouses his suspicions.

  5. Late

    1. 00:00

      Ray Bradbury - Bradbury 13 There Was An Old Woman

      4/13 Five men with a wicker basket arrive at Tildy's house, but not to do her shopping.

    2. 00:30

      Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare A Recluse

      4/5 One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.

    3. 01:00

      Garrison Keillor's Radio Show Series 6, Episode 4

      4/28 From New York's Town Hall, the festive American funny man with Yo-Yo Ma.

    4. 02:00

      Little Grudges Omnibus

      Comedy inspired by Radio 4 listeners. Stars Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon.

    5. 03:15

      Petrella Series 1, Myth of Return

      2/4 The south London sleuth gets embroiled in a ruthless smuggling racket on the Kent marshes.

    6. 04:00

      Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves

      Bitter-sweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and Neil and Pam.

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