Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 8 - 14 December 2025

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00:00	00:00 The Bottle Imp by RL Stevenson Keawe buys a bottle promising love, fame and money - but hits a drawback. 00:30 Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions 3/3 How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth?	00:00 The Tingle Factor—Ken Russell Film director Ken Russell talks about the music that makes him emotional. 00:30 Remembering Jane Austen—1. A Lively Imagination 1/4 This is the only account of Jane Austen written by someone who actually knew her. 00:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter From a Fox Animals we love to hate write a letter in their own defence.	00:00 A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads. 00:30 Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks 2/4 After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage. 00:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	00:00 Musical Legends—Joan Armatrading Tom Morton lavishes a little love and affection on the singer-songwriter. 00:30 Remembering Jane Austen—3. Sense and Sensibility 3/4 Jane Austen finds success as a published author. 00:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Grey Squirrel Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	00:00 Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen 00:30 Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health 4/4 As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker. 00:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	00:00 Soul Music—Series 24, Siegfried Idyll Wagner's celebration of paternal love was written as a birthday gift 00:30 Juvenile Jane Celebrating Jane Austen's neglected but delightful and revealing early works.	00:00 The White Carnation by RC Sherriff Christmas Eve, 1951: a stockbroker is locked out of his house.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, Terence Stamp Actor Terence Stamp is castaway for the second-time by Sue Lawley. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 01:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—1. Faith's Funeral 1/5 The ties, friendships and loneliness of a family living in a small Midland village.	01:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 01:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette 2/5 Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?	01:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 01:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—3. Cake 3/5 The annual fete is looming and the Gailys make an impression.	01:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 01:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy 4/5 Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?	01:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 01:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—5. A New Chapter 5/5 Village tensions rise with the sound of wedding bells.	01:00 Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle. Stars Felicity Jones.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3 Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'. 02:30 Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter (Omnibus) A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.	02:00 Visiting Julia—Other People 3/6 With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto? 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	02:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy 4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.	02:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2 2/5 A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic 4/14 The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.	02:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother 2/8 Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties. 02:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way 4/6 Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.	02:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6 6/6 Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true? 02:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Goodbye To All That 8/8 After a slide show and a boring night in the pub, Bob makes a life-changing decision.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 02:15 Short Works—The Fern Case by Alys Conran A 19th century botanist and a present-day teenager in Snowdonia. 02:30 A Visible Man by Edward Enninful (Omnibus) Vogue magazine's Edward Enninful shares his journey from refugee to global tastemaker.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba. 03:50 Isaac Asimov's I, Robot (Omnibus) As a child, Stevie forms a closer bond with her robotic childminder than her real parents.	03:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly 3/3 An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. 03:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 1. The Coquette 1/10 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife. 03:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping 1/5 Jane writes to her sister about Pride and Prejudice.	03:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow 3/4 Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis. 03:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator 2/10 Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home. 03:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels 2/5 Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...	03:00 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM? 03:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 3. The Runaway 3/10 Lady Susan’s sister-in-law is wary of the widow’s intentions. 03:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—3. Love and Marriage 3/5 Will Aunt Jane approve of the romantic choices made by her two nieces?	03:00 Ability—Series 1, The Date 1/4 Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date. 03:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica 4/10 Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir. 03:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse 4/5 Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.	03:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. 03:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 5. Sir James 5/10 Frederica is feeling resentful of her mother's plans. 03:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—5. Sickness and Health 5/5 Jane Austen makes a royal discovery...	03:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee 3/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 5 5/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman 04:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Miss Reenie Comes to Stay 5/6 Adam's surprise birthday present for his dad backfires.	04:00 Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels 1/5 Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals. 04:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose 5/6 Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching and Jason Hazeley 04:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose 4/6 Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014 12/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, The Spirit of Christmas 2/6 The school show sparks debate and some true kindness.	04:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Cheese And Wine Party 13/13 The dear ladies battle to welcome their party guests. 04:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 12 12/14 Kenneth Horne meets the BBC's chief programme planner.
05:00	05:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 14/10/1960 Ted’s worried about household spending. 05:30 Take It From Here—From 03/02/1955 Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg!	05:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker 1/2 Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.	05:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal 2/2 Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.	05:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 1. Old Friends and New Meetings 1/3 Anne Elliott meets her fiancé again after eight years apart.	05:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters 2/3 Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.	05:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion 3/3 Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.	05:00 Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 1. Radio Active/The Masterson Inheritance Sue Perkins shares some festive comedy treats from the BBC tinsel-festooned archives.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 06:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—1. Faith's Funeral 1/5 The ties, friendships and loneliness of a family living in a small Midland village.	06:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 06:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette 2/5 Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?	06:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 06:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—3. Cake 3/5 The annual fete is looming and the Gailys make an impression.	06:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 06:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy 4/5 Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?	06:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 06:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—5. A New Chapter 5/5 Village tensions rise with the sound of wedding bells.	06:00 Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle. Stars Felicity Jones.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, HRH The Duchess Of Kent HRH The Duchess Of Kent is castaway by Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
07:00	07:00 Visiting Julia—Other People 3/6 With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto? 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy 4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.	07:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2 2/5 A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic 4/14 The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.	07:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother 2/8 Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties. 07:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way 4/6 Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.	07:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6 6/6 Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true? 07:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Goodbye To All That 8/8 After a slide show and a boring night in the pub, Bob makes a life-changing decision.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 07:15 Short Works—The Fern Case by Alys Conran A 19th century botanist and a present-day teenager in Snowdonia. 07:30 A Visible Man by Edward Enninful (Omnibus) Vogue magazine's Edward Enninful shares his journey from refugee to global tastemaker.	07:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 2/3 Paul Durcan continues reading his poem 'Christmas Day'. 07:30 Lady Susan by Jane Austen (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife
08:00	08:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly 3/3 An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. 08:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 1. The Coquette 1/10 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife. 08:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping 1/5 Jane writes to her sister about Pride and Prejudice.	08:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow 3/4 Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis. 08:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator 2/10 Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home. 08:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels 2/5 Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...	08:00 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM? 08:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 3. The Runaway 3/10 Lady Susan’s sister-in-law is wary of the widow’s intentions. 08:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—3. Love and Marriage 3/5 Will Aunt Jane approve of the romantic choices made by her two nieces?	08:00 Ability—Series 1, The Date 1/4 Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date. 08:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica 4/10 Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir. 08:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse 4/5 Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.	08:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. 08:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 5. Sir James 5/10 Frederica is feeling resentful of her mother's plans. 08:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—5. Sickness and Health 5/5 Jane Austen makes a royal discovery...	08:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee 3/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Philippa Gregory Philippa Gregory with the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 08:50 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth (Omnibus) Jane Austen's private and professional world as seen through her letters and novels.
09:00	09:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 4. Hospital Radio Songbook 4/6 Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn return to the Hull New Theatre. 09:30 The Creation of an Icon—1. Doors Between Two Worlds World-renowned iconographer Aidan Hart paints an icon of the angel Gabriel and Mary. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - St Nicolas (Bishop of Myra) Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.	09:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 3. Alpacalypse Now 3/7 Chumbawumba, llamas and the world’s earliest known review. 09:30 The Creation of an Icon—2. Symbolism of Paint Aidan Hart explains the significance of colour as he paints an icon. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - King David Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Mark Dowd.	09:00 Unite—Series 2, Macbeth 3/6 Tony's campaign to become a councillor runs into problems after he joins an am dram group. 09:30 The Creation of an Icon—3. Holy Perspectives Iconographer Aidan Hart explains the strange perspectives of the icon. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Herod Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater.	09:00 Rum Punch—Series 1, 2. Date Night 2/4 Taylor prepares to host a business meeting at the shop. Delroy tries to butter up Angie. 09:30 The Creation of an Icon—4. Shining with Divine Splendour Aidan Hart explains how to use paint to create divine light. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Elizabeth Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sharon Grenham Thompson.	09:00 Time of the Week—Series 1, 3. Perfume, the Menopause, Gen Z 3/4 Chloe Slack presents the show whilst attempting to look after her niece. 09:30 The Creation of an Icon—5. Halos Iconographer Aidan Hart puts the finishing touches to his icon. 09:45 Daily Service—Advent People - Mary's Magnificat Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Becky Hancock.	09:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Cheese And Wine Party 13/13 The dear ladies battle to welcome their party guests. 09:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 12 12/14 Kenneth Horne meets the BBC's chief programme planner.
10:00	10:00 The Tingle Factor—Ken Russell Film director Ken Russell talks about the music that makes him emotional. 10:30 Remembering Jane Austen—1. A Lively Imagination 1/4 This is the only account of Jane Austen written by someone who actually knew her. 10:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter From a Fox Animals we love to hate write a letter in their own defence.	10:00 A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads. 10:30 Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks 2/4 After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage. 10:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	10:00 Musical Legends—Joan Armatrading Tom Morton lavishes a little love and affection on the singer-songwriter. 10:30 Remembering Jane Austen—3. Sense and Sensibility 3/4 Jane Austen finds success as a published author. 10:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Grey Squirrel Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	10:00 Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen 10:30 Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health 4/4 As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker. 10:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	10:00 Soul Music—Series 24, Siegfried Idyll Wagner's celebration of paternal love was written as a birthday gift 10:30 Juvenile Jane Celebrating Jane Austen's neglected but delightful and revealing early works.	10:00 Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 1. Radio Active/The Masterson Inheritance Sue Perkins shares some festive comedy treats from the BBC tinsel-festooned archives.	10:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 21/10/1960 Can Ted cope with the arrival of his mother-in-law? 10:30 Take It From Here—From 17/02/1955 June and Jimmy's disastrous date and Ma's laid-up in 'The Glums'.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 11:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—1. Faith's Funeral 1/5 The ties, friendships and loneliness of a family living in a small Midland village.	11:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 11:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette 2/5 Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?	11:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 11:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—3. Cake 3/5 The annual fete is looming and the Gailys make an impression.	11:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 11:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy 4/5 Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?	11:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 11:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—5. A New Chapter 5/5 Village tensions rise with the sound of wedding bells.	11:00 Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle. Stars Felicity Jones.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, HRH The Duchess Of Kent HRH The Duchess Of Kent is castaway by Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
12:00	12:00 Visiting Julia—Other People 3/6 With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy 4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.	12:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2 2/5 A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic 4/14 The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother 2/8 Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties. 12:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way 4/6 Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.	12:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6 6/6 Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true? 12:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Goodbye To All That 8/8 After a slide show and a boring night in the pub, Bob makes a life-changing decision.	12:10 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 12:15 Short Works—The Fern Case by Alys Conran A 19th century botanist and a present-day teenager in Snowdonia. 12:30 A Visible Man by Edward Enninful (Omnibus) Vogue magazine's Edward Enninful shares his journey from refugee to global tastemaker.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 2/3 Paul Durcan continues reading his poem 'Christmas Day'. 12:30 Lady Susan by Jane Austen (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife
13:00	13:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly 3/3 An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. 13:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 1. The Coquette 1/10 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife. 13:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping 1/5 Jane writes to her sister about Pride and Prejudice.	13:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow 3/4 Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis. 13:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator 2/10 Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home. 13:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels 2/5 Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...	13:00 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM? 13:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 3. The Runaway 3/10 Lady Susan’s sister-in-law is wary of the widow’s intentions. 13:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—3. Love and Marriage 3/5 Will Aunt Jane approve of the romantic choices made by her two nieces?	13:00 Ability—Series 1, The Date 1/4 Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date. 13:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica 4/10 Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir. 13:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse 4/5 Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.	13:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. 13:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 5. Sir James 5/10 Frederica is feeling resentful of her mother's plans. 13:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—5. Sickness and Health 5/5 Jane Austen makes a royal discovery...	13:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee 3/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Philippa Gregory Philippa Gregory with the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 13:50 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth (Omnibus) Jane Austen's private and professional world as seen through her letters and novels.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 5 5/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman 14:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Miss Reenie Comes to Stay 5/6 Adam's surprise birthday present for his dad backfires.	14:00 Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels 1/5 Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose 5/6 Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching and Jason Hazeley 14:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose 4/6 Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014 12/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 14:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 14:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, The Spirit of Christmas 2/6 The school show sparks debate and some true kindness.	14:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Cheese And Wine Party 13/13 The dear ladies battle to welcome their party guests. 14:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 12 12/14 Kenneth Horne meets the BBC's chief programme planner.
15:00	15:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker 1/2 Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.	15:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal 2/2 Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.	15:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 1. Old Friends and New Meetings 1/3 Anne Elliott meets her fiancé again after eight years apart.	15:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters 2/3 Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.	15:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion 3/3 Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.	15:00 Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 1. Radio Active/The Masterson Inheritance Sue Perkins shares some festive comedy treats from the BBC tinsel-festooned archives.	15:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 21/10/1960 Can Ted cope with the arrival of his mother-in-law? 15:30 Take It From Here—From 17/02/1955 June and Jimmy's disastrous date and Ma's laid-up in 'The Glums'.
16:00	16:00 The Tingle Factor—Ken Russell Film director Ken Russell talks about the music that makes him emotional. 16:30 Remembering Jane Austen—1. A Lively Imagination 1/4 This is the only account of Jane Austen written by someone who actually knew her. 16:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter From a Fox Animals we love to hate write a letter in their own defence.	16:00 A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads. 16:30 Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks 2/4 After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage. 16:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	16:00 Musical Legends—Joan Armatrading Tom Morton lavishes a little love and affection on the singer-songwriter. 16:30 Remembering Jane Austen—3. Sense and Sensibility 3/4 Jane Austen finds success as a published author. 16:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Grey Squirrel Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	16:00 Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen 16:30 Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health 4/4 As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker. 16:50 Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.	16:00 Soul Music—Series 24, Siegfried Idyll Wagner's celebration of paternal love was written as a birthday gift 16:30 Juvenile Jane Celebrating Jane Austen's neglected but delightful and revealing early works.	16:00 The White Carnation by RC Sherriff Christmas Eve, 1951: a stockbroker is locked out of his house.	16:00 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—The Winter Queen, 1. Revenge Served Cold 1/2 Magic, mystery and malevolence for the immortal wanderer. 16:45 The Smile by Ray Bradbury A magical tale of a small boy encountering a famous masterpiece.
17:00	17:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 17:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—1. Faith's Funeral 1/5 The ties, friendships and loneliness of a family living in a small Midland village.	17:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 17:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette 2/5 Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?	17:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 17:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—3. Cake 3/5 The annual fete is looming and the Gailys make an impression.	17:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 17:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy 4/5 Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?	17:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 17:30 Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—5. A New Chapter 5/5 Village tensions rise with the sound of wedding bells.	17:00 Jane Austen—Mansfield Park (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle. Stars Felicity Jones.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2025, HRH The Duchess Of Kent HRH The Duchess Of Kent is castaway by Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
18:00	18:00 Visiting Julia—Other People 3/6 With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto? 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	18:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy 4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.	18:00 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2 2/5 A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic 4/14 The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.	18:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother 2/8 Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties. 18:30 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way 4/6 Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.	18:00 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 6 6/6 Will Jane refuse a new proposal? Will Gaelene's dreams come true? 18:30 The Likely Lads—Series 2, Goodbye To All That 8/8 After a slide show and a boring night in the pub, Bob makes a life-changing decision.	18:10 Inheritance Tracks—Felicity Jones Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals. 18:15 Short Works—The Fern Case by Alys Conran A 19th century botanist and a present-day teenager in Snowdonia. 18:30 A Visible Man by Edward Enninful (Omnibus) Vogue magazine's Edward Enninful shares his journey from refugee to global tastemaker.	18:00 Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 2/3 Paul Durcan continues reading his poem 'Christmas Day'. 18:30 Lady Susan by Jane Austen (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife
19:00	19:00 Rumblings from the Rafters—Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly 3/3 An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. 19:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 1. The Coquette 1/10 Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife. 19:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping 1/5 Jane writes to her sister about Pride and Prejudice.	19:00 ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow 3/4 Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis. 19:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator 2/10 Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home. 19:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels 2/5 Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...	19:00 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM? 19:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 3. The Runaway 3/10 Lady Susan’s sister-in-law is wary of the widow’s intentions. 19:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—3. Love and Marriage 3/5 Will Aunt Jane approve of the romantic choices made by her two nieces?	19:00 Ability—Series 1, The Date 1/4 Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date. 19:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica 4/10 Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir. 19:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse 4/5 Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.	19:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. 19:30 Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 5. Sir James 5/10 Frederica is feeling resentful of her mother's plans. 19:45 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—5. Sickness and Health 5/5 Jane Austen makes a royal discovery...	19:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, The 1929 Committee 3/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace muses on committee membership.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Philippa Gregory Philippa Gregory with the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 19:50 Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth (Omnibus) Jane Austen's private and professional world as seen through her letters and novels.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 5 5/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman 20:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Miss Reenie Comes to Stay 5/6 Adam's surprise birthday present for his dad backfires.	20:00 Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels 1/5 Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals. 20:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose 5/6 Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).	20:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching and Jason Hazeley 20:30 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose 4/6 Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.	20:00 Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014 12/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. 20:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.	20:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 20:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 2, The Spirit of Christmas 2/6 The school show sparks debate and some true kindness.	20:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, The Cheese And Wine Party 13/13 The dear ladies battle to welcome their party guests. 20:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 12 12/14 Kenneth Horne meets the BBC's chief programme planner.
21:00	21:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker 1/2 Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.	21:00 Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal 2/2 Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.	21:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 1. Old Friends and New Meetings 1/3 Anne Elliott meets her fiancé again after eight years apart.	21:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters 2/3 Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.	21:00 Jane Austen—Persuasion, 3. Friendly Persuasion 3/3 Anne Elliot wonders if she was wrong about Captain Wentworth.	21:00 Sue Perkins' Christmas Comedy Stocking—Series 1, 1. Radio Active/The Masterson Inheritance Sue Perkins shares some festive comedy treats from the BBC tinsel-festooned archives.	21:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 21/10/1960 Can Ted cope with the arrival of his mother-in-law? 21:30 Take It From Here—From 17/02/1955 June and Jimmy's disastrous date and Ma's laid-up in 'The Glums'.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 4. Hospital Radio Songbook 4/6 Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn return to the Hull New Theatre. 22:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Vampires and Feng Shui in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	22:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 3. Alpacalypse Now 3/7 Chumbawumba, llamas and the world’s earliest known review. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Travis Jay 1/3 Comedian Ria Lina chats to comic, actor and Rum Punch creator Travis Jay	22:00 Unite—Series 2, Macbeth 3/6 Tony's campaign to become a councillor runs into problems after he joins an am dram group. 22:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Turning 40 7/7 A distraught Robin Wood turns 40, and The Archers goes sci-fi.	22:00 Rum Punch—Series 1, 2. Date Night 2/4 Taylor prepares to host a business meeting at the shop. Delroy tries to butter up Angie. 22:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Travis Jay 2/3 Comedian Ria Lina chats again to comic, actor and Rum Punch creator Travis Jay 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Juradia 2/6 Brian travels to Juradia, a country where every other person is a lawyer.	22:00 Time of the Week—Series 1, 3. Perfume, the Menopause, Gen Z 3/4 Chloe Slack presents the show whilst attempting to look after her niece. 22:30 Elvenquest—Series 4, Queen Eleanor 1/6 The Questers meet the wildly unpredictable Queen Eleanor. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Travis Jay 3/3 Comedian Ria Lina chats once again to comic, actor and Rum Punch creator Travis Jay	22:00 Bearded Ladies—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 A strategy meeting with biscuits and airbrushing holiday snaps. 22:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Employment Agency 4/6 Milton launches a job agency, but his best client goes ballistic.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 2, Mean Streets 5/6 Clare takes a homeless survey, and Brian sets up a stag night. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Cash 5/6 Writer Nick struggles for cash, while his geraniums aren't happy.
23:00	23:00 The Naked Week—Series 3, Parties, polycules, and pardoning 6/6 This week the team enjoy parties, polycules and pardons. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 A week of radio that never happened. Programmes rewound and mangled.	23:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Bridget tries to find an icon who will not replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious' 23:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Sex and Sexuality 3/4 Paul Sinha looks at the role lust has played in driving history.	23:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 4 4/6 Sketches and songs about princesses and crossing the ocean on horseback. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Art 5/6 Someone goes too far at a murder mystery party.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed 4/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny. 23:30 Small Scenes—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Meet the funniest (and unhappiest) man in the world.	23:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Neil Hannon 4/4 Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present - with Neil Hannon. 23:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 At the zoo Tom meets Pi, who has a band in her head too. So what could go wrong?	23:00 Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—The Internet 2/4 What is it about the internet that people find threatening? 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner 2/6 The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.	23:00 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Role Models 1/6 Stephen K Amos and friends present a stand-up guide to being a role model. 23:30 Ectoplasm—The Affair of the Baddie's Niece 3/4 Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac try to thwart an evil Waffle Baron.

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