BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 1 January 2020

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 1/2
  7/10Mike turns up with someone claiming to be the Second Doctor.
2. 00:30
  Pioneers—Series 1, Sir Alec Jeffreys
  2/5Sir Alec Jeffreys speaks about his eureka moment when he discovered DNA fingerprinting.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 2
  2/5Suspects are lined up following the murder of Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 01:30
  When Harry Met Sooty
  Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 2
  2/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 02:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry The Scholar
  2/5Dr Steven Gunn and Dr Andrea Clarke explore the intellectual life of Henry VIII.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
  7/10Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
  2/5Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 2
  2/5Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he has found a new love.
10. 04:00
  Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert.
11. 04:30
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6
  6/6Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true?
12. 05:00
  A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
  2/4June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
13. 05:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2019
  The Punslinger extraordinaire invites the public to tell Christmas stories.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
2. 06:30
  AL Kennedy: Holding Hands
  Join AL Kennedy for something uniquely intimate and comforting that begins in childhood.
3. 07:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
  5/8Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair
  13/20Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James.
6. 08:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 09:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
8. 09:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
  3/6Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
9. 10:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 3
  3/5Discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret
10. 11:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 3. I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Carol
  Sue Perkins final festive offering is the all-star Clue Dickens extravaganza.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair
  13/20Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 13:30
  AL Kennedy: Holding Hands
  Join AL Kennedy for something uniquely intimate and comforting that begins in childhood.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 3
  3/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 14:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry The Father
  3/5Susan Doran and Henry VIII's biographer, Lucy Wooding, explore Henry's role as father.
7. 14:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds
  8/10Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
  3/5Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
9. 15:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 3
  3/5Discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret
10. 16:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 16:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
  3/6Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
12. 17:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
13. 17:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
  5/8Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 2/2
  8/10An irresistible alien power is intent on moving the hamlet of Hexford.
2. 18:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair
  13/20Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James.
4. 19:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/8Reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 20:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
6. 20:30
  AL Kennedy: Holding Hands
  Join AL Kennedy for something uniquely intimate and comforting that begins in childhood.
7. 21:00
  Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 3. I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Carol
  Sue Perkins final festive offering is the all-star Clue Dickens extravaganza.
8. 22:00
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
  5/8Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
9. 22:30
  The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Making it up as they go along. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches.
10. 22:55
  Comedy Club Extra—Predictions for 2020, Episode 1
  1/2Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes chat to fellow Comedy Club presenters about the coming year.
11. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, In The Dog House
  5/6Clare's entranced by a dog following her into work, unlike Brian. Stars Sally Phillips.
12. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe attempt to relaunch the Sun newspaper.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Hexford Invasion, part 2/2
  8/10An irresistible alien power is intent on moving the hamlet of Hexford.
2. 00:30
  The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Alhambra
  5/6Geoffrey Wheeler traces the history of the music hall once the pride of Leicester Square.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 3
  3/5Mystery still surrounds the death of Hercule Poirot's dentist. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 01:30
  AL Kennedy: Holding Hands
  Join AL Kennedy for something uniquely intimate and comforting that begins in childhood.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 3
  3/10The new novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'
6. 02:15
  The Hidden Henry—Henry The Father
  3/5Susan Doran and Henry VIII's biographer, Lucy Wooding, explore Henry's role as father.
7. 02:30
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds
  8/10Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
  3/5Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
9. 03:00
  Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 3
  3/5Discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
  3/6Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
12. 05:00
  Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
13. 05:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
  5/8Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...

Thursday 2 January 2020