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  4. Schedule, Week 51, 19 - 25 December, 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule for Week 51, 19 - 25 December, 2011

  1. Monday 19 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      4/5. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion in Janice Okoh's cautionary tale.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      3/3. Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
    3. 01:00–01:50
      Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
    4. 01:50–02:00
      The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
    5. 02:00–02:15
      Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
    6. 02:15–02:45
      11/13. In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
    7. 02:45–03:00
      A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
    8. 03:00–03:30
      Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars June Whitfield.
    9. 03:30–05:00
      Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth.
    10. 05:00–05:30
      3/6. Professor Calculus has a narrow escape at home - then disappears on a visit to Switzerland
    11. 05:30–06:00
      A poor man has three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. With Miriam Margolyes.
    12. 06:00–06:30
      1/5. A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
    13. 06:30–07:00
      1/8. The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
    14. 07:00–07:30
      3/6. Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
    15. 07:30–08:00
      5/6. From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
    16. 08:00–08:30
      10/16. Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
    17. 08:30–09:00
      3/6. The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    18. 09:00–09:30
      The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
    19. 09:30–10:00
      Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
    20. 10:00–11:00
      1/2. Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
    21. 11:00–11:15
      4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
    22. 11:15–12:00
      Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
    23. 12:00–12:30
      10/16. Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
    24. 12:30–13:00
      3/6. The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    25. 13:00–13:30
      1/5. A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
    26. 13:30–14:00
      1/8. The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
    27. 14:00–14:15
      6/10. William has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school.
    28. 14:15–14:30
      34/216. The final crusade and the death of Richard Coeur de Lion.
    29. 14:30–15:00
      1/5. Christmas Day at the Starkadders is a chaotic affair - especially over the pudding.
    30. 15:00–16:00
      1/2. Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
    31. 16:00–17:00
      Plenty of Christmas fun and sparkle with Mel Giedroyc in the last week before the Big Day.
    32. 17:00–17:30
      4/4. The dear ladies attempt to stage Evadne's murder mystery. From September 1979.
    33. 17:30–18:00
      3/6. Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
    34. 18:00–18:30
      6/10. The Time Lord concludes his tale of alien bugs in a 19th century big top. Stars Tom Baker.
    35. 18:30–19:00
      1/10. The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'Angels' in search of new home planets.
    36. 19:00–19:30
      10/16. Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
    37. 19:30–20:00
      3/6. The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    38. 20:00–20:30
      1/5. A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
    39. 20:30–21:00
      1/8. The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
    40. 21:00–21:15
      4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
    41. 21:15–22:00
      Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
    42. 22:00–22:30
      5/6. From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
    43. 22:30–23:00
      The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
    44. 23:00–23:45
      Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
    45. 23:45–00:00
      2/4. Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
  2. Tuesday 20 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      6/10. The Time Lord concludes his tale of alien bugs in a 19th century big top. Stars Tom Baker.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      1/10. The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'Angels' in search of new home planets.
    3. 01:00–01:30
      1/5. A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
    4. 01:30–02:00
      1/8. The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
    5. 02:00–02:30
      The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
    6. 02:30–03:00
      Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
    7. 03:00–04:00
      1/2. Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
    8. 04:00–04:15
      4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
    9. 04:15–05:00
      Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
    10. 05:00–05:30
      4/4. The dear ladies attempt to stage Evadne's murder mystery. From September 1979.
    11. 05:30–06:00
      3/6. Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
    12. 06:00–06:30
      2/5. A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
    13. 06:30–07:00
      2/8. With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
    14. 07:00–07:30
      6/6. A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
    15. 07:30–08:00
      2/6. Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
    16. 08:00–08:30
      An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
    17. 08:30–09:00
      The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
    18. 09:00–09:45
      Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
    19. 09:45–10:00
      2/4. Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
    20. 10:00–11:00
      2/2. Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
    21. 11:00–11:15
      A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
    22. 11:15–12:00
      The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
    23. 12:00–12:30
      An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
    24. 12:30–13:00
      The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
    25. 13:00–13:30
      2/5. A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
    26. 13:30–14:00
      2/8. With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
    27. 14:00–14:15
      7/10. William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class.
    28. 14:15–14:30
      The atmosphere is still tense at the Stables. At the Vicarage, Amy receives shocking news.
    29. 14:30–15:00
      2/5. Tired of London high-life, Pandora Bland sets out to win the man of her dreams.
    30. 15:00–16:00
      2/2. Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
    31. 16:00–17:00
      Mel Giedroyc's winter goodies, like Canada's ice hotel and a nativity play on a real farm.
    32. 17:00–17:30
      2/6. Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy. From April 1987.
    33. 17:30–18:00
      6/6. A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
    34. 18:00–18:30
      7/10. In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
    35. 18:30–19:00
      2/10. Heading for a home they've never known, the crew must come to terms with shock news.
    36. 19:00–19:30
      An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
    37. 19:30–20:00
      The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
    38. 20:00–20:30
      2/5. A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
    39. 20:30–21:00
      2/8. With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
    40. 21:00–21:15
      A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
    41. 21:15–22:00
      The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
    42. 22:00–22:30
      2/6. Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
    43. 22:30–23:00
      2/6. Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy. From October 2001.
    44. 23:00–23:30
      6/6. Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's Commissioning Director and a maverick Lord.
    45. 23:30–00:00
      The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. From December 1993.
  3. Wednesday 21 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      7/10. In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      2/10. Heading for a home they've never known, the crew must come to terms with shock news.
    3. 01:00–01:30
      2/5. A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
    4. 01:30–02:00
      2/8. With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
    5. 02:00–02:45
      Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
    6. 02:45–03:00
      2/4. Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
    7. 03:00–04:00
      2/2. Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
    8. 04:00–04:15
      A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
    9. 04:15–05:00
      The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
    10. 05:00–05:30
      2/6. Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy. From April 1987.
    11. 05:30–06:00
      6/6. A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
    12. 06:00–06:30
      3/5. With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
    13. 06:30–07:00
      3/8. More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
    14. 07:00–07:30
      1/5. The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
    15. 07:30–08:00
      3/6. Victoria Coren hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
    16. 08:00–08:30
      It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
    17. 08:30–09:00
      4/4. Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
    18. 09:00–09:30
      It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
    19. 09:30–10:00
      2/6. The panel game of rumour featuring Eric Clapton, Alexander Graham Bell, Rupert Murdoch.
    20. 10:00–11:00
      Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
    21. 11:00–11:15
      A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
    22. 11:15–12:00
      A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
    23. 12:00–12:30
      It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
    24. 12:30–13:00
      4/4. Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
    25. 13:00–13:30
      3/5. With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
    26. 13:30–14:00
      3/8. More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
    27. 14:00–14:15
      8/10. William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables.
    28. 14:15–14:30
      35/216. Richard is dead, John becomes King and there follows a separation from France.
    29. 14:30–15:00
      3/5. Others laugh until Mr Pavey's preoccupation with palmistry helps solve a murder.
    30. 15:00–16:00
      Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
    31. 16:00–17:00
      Mel Giedroyc learns about Icelandic moss bread and meets Christmas turkeys on the farm.
    32. 17:00–17:30
      Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? From November 1983.
    33. 17:30–18:00
      1/5. The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
    34. 18:00–18:30
      8/10. The Time Lord concludes the tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
    35. 18:30–19:00
      3/10. After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once benign force.
    36. 19:00–19:30
      It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
    37. 19:30–20:00
      4/4. Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
    38. 20:00–20:30
      3/5. With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
    39. 20:30–21:00
      3/8. More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
    40. 21:00–21:15
      A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
    41. 21:15–22:00
      A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
    42. 22:00–22:30
      3/6. Victoria Coren hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
    43. 22:30–23:00
      6/6. The Professor gets trapped in a time loop - but what's causing his intergalactic deja vu?
    44. 23:00–23:30
      2/6. Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family - and it's Gay Pride.
    45. 23:30–00:00
      3/6. McGurk turns spy, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck. From February 2001.
  4. Thursday 22 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      8/10. The Time Lord concludes the tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      3/10. After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once benign force.
    3. 01:00–01:30
      3/5. With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
    4. 01:30–02:00
      3/8. More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
    5. 02:00–02:30
      It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
    6. 02:30–03:00
      2/6. The panel game of rumour featuring Eric Clapton, Alexander Graham Bell, Rupert Murdoch.
    7. 03:00–04:00
      Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
    8. 04:00–04:15
      A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
    9. 04:15–05:00
      A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
    10. 05:00–05:30
      Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? From November 1983.
    11. 05:30–06:00
      1/5. The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
    12. 06:00–06:30
      4/5. Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
    13. 06:30–07:00
      4/8. The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
    14. 07:00–07:30
      4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
    15. 07:30–08:00
      3/6. Brian and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day. Helen attends the police liaison meeting
    16. 08:00–08:30
      When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
    17. 08:30–09:00
      3/20. Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
    18. 09:00–09:30
      2/8. Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
    19. 09:30–10:00
      2/6. Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
    20. 10:00–11:00
      An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
    21. 11:00–11:15
      Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
    22. 11:15–12:00
      Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
    23. 12:00–12:30
      When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
    24. 12:30–13:00
      3/20. Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
    25. 13:00–13:30
      4/5. Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
    26. 13:30–14:00
      4/8. The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
    27. 14:00–14:15
      9/10. Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future.
    28. 14:15–14:30
      There may not be room at the inn for one person, and Daniel is on a spending spree.
    29. 14:30–15:00
      4/5. Jenny is a perfect example of modern womanhood, until she interviews a suffragette.
    30. 15:00–16:00
      An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
    31. 16:00–17:00
      Mel Giedroyc jumps in for some wild swimming and checks out winter headgear for Russians.
    32. 17:00–17:30
      2/7. Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston.
    33. 17:30–18:00
      4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
    34. 18:00–18:30
      9/10. Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
    35. 18:30–19:00
      4/10. The crew's Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
    36. 19:00–19:30
      When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
    37. 19:30–20:00
      3/20. Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
    38. 20:00–20:30
      4/5. Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
    39. 20:30–21:00
      4/8. The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
    40. 21:00–21:15
      Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
    41. 21:15–22:00
      Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
    42. 22:00–22:30
      3/6. Brian and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day. Helen attends the police liaison meeting
    43. 22:30–23:00
      5/5. The comedian's having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.
    44. 23:00–23:30
      Seasonal sketches with Gerard Foster, Dave Lamb, Gordon Southern and Tim Verrinder.
    45. 23:30–00:00
      4/5. The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone.'.
  5. Friday 23 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      9/10. Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      4/10. The crew's Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
    3. 01:00–01:30
      4/5. Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
    4. 01:30–02:00
      4/8. The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
    5. 02:00–02:30
      2/8. Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
    6. 02:30–03:00
      2/6. Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
    7. 03:00–04:00
      An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
    8. 04:00–04:15
      Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
    9. 04:15–05:00
      Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
    10. 05:00–05:30
      2/7. Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston.
    11. 05:30–06:00
      4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
    12. 06:00–06:30
      5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
    13. 06:30–07:00
      5/8. The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
    14. 07:00–07:30
      4/4. Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
    15. 07:30–08:00
      Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
    16. 08:00–08:30
      A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
    17. 08:30–09:00
      Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
    18. 09:00–09:30
      Festive fun from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.
    19. 09:30–10:00
      6/6. Three distinguished guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum.
    20. 10:00–10:50
      1/3. A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
    21. 10:50–11:00
      The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
    22. 11:00–11:15
      Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
    23. 11:15–12:00
      When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
    24. 12:00–12:30
      A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
    25. 12:30–13:00
      Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
    26. 13:00–13:30
      5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
    27. 13:30–14:00
      5/8. The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
    28. 14:00–14:15
      10/10. Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables.
    29. 14:15–14:30
      36/216. Was King John really as ruthless as he was portrayed? Anna Massey narrates.
    30. 14:30–15:00
      5/5. A day-dreaming librarian is shocked back into the real world by her literary hero.
    31. 15:00–15:50
      1/3. A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
    32. 15:50–16:00
      The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
    33. 16:00–17:00
      Mel Giedroyc builds a snowman, hears about the Arctic and samples an Icelandic Christmas.
    34. 17:00–17:30
      6/6. Stella's determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
    35. 17:30–18:00
      4/4. Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
    36. 18:00–18:30
      10/10. The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
    37. 18:30–19:00
      5/10. The starship closes in on Zelda 5, where Darv and Astra face death as captives.
    38. 19:00–19:30
      A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
    39. 19:30–20:00
      Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
    40. 20:00–20:30
      5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
    41. 20:30–21:00
      5/8. The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
    42. 21:00–21:15
      Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
    43. 21:15–22:00
      When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
    44. 22:00–22:30
      Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
    45. 22:30–23:00
      Satan decides to ban Christmas in hell, in Andy Hamilton's devilish sitcom.
    46. 23:00–23:15
      Sir Henry loves his cakes, but could they be his downfall? With Stephen Fry.
    47. 23:15–23:30
      6/6. The brothers' festive flurry is curtailed as they hit the streets. From December 1999.
    48. 23:30–00:00
      It's party time - with dried fish, advocaat and the local constabulary. From 1990.
  6. Saturday 24 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–00:30
      10/10. The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      5/10. The starship closes in on Zelda 5, where Darv and Astra face death as captives.
    3. 01:00–01:30
      5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
    4. 01:30–02:00
      5/8. The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
    5. 02:00–02:30
      Festive fun from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.
    6. 02:30–03:00
      6/6. Three distinguished guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum.
    7. 03:00–03:50
      1/3. A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
    8. 03:50–04:00
      The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
    9. 04:00–04:15
      Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
    10. 04:15–05:00
      When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
    11. 05:00–05:30
      6/6. Stella's determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
    12. 05:30–06:00
      4/4. Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
    13. 06:00–07:30
      The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
    14. 07:30–08:00
      A magical exploration of legends telling that on Christmas Eve the animals speak.
    15. 08:00–09:00
      10/32. Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
    16. 09:00–12:00
      2/2. Including After Henry, Christmas Eve with The Shuttleworths, and People Like Us.
    17. 12:00–13:15
      1/3. Research assistant Roland Michell comes across letters that could change literary history.
    18. 13:15–14:00
      1/4. The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar.
    19. 14:00–14:40
      Harold's Majorca-bound, but he's not told Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
    20. 14:40–15:00
      A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who is inspired by the carol.
    21. 15:00–16:00
      10/32. Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
    22. 16:00–17:30
      The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
    23. 17:30–18:00
      Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
    24. 18:00–19:00
      The origins of the Liberator's mysterious synthetic intelligence, Zen, are explored.
    25. 19:00–22:00
      2/2. Including After Henry, Christmas Eve with The Shuttleworths, and People Like Us.
    26. 22:00–22:30
      1/4. Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show. From December 2001.
    27. 22:30–23:00
      Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.
    28. 23:00–00:00
      Retired special agent Harry Davis is drawn back to his old job for an assassination plot.
  7. Sunday 25 Dec 2011

    1. 00:00–01:00
      The origins of the Liberator's mysterious synthetic intelligence, Zen, are explored.
    2. 01:00–02:00
      10/32. Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
    3. 02:00–03:15
      1/3. Research assistant Roland Michell comes across letters that could change literary history.
    4. 03:15–04:00
      1/4. The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar.
    5. 04:00–05:30
      The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
    6. 05:30–06:00
      Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
    7. 06:00–07:15
      2/2. William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
    8. 07:15–07:30
      A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway.
    9. 07:30–08:00
      The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
    10. 08:00–08:30
      Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards.
    11. 08:30–09:00
      It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed.
    12. 09:00–09:30
      4/6. Two enemy states are after Professor Calculus's invention, but it has gone missing.
    13. 09:30–10:00
      A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy.
    14. 10:00–11:00
      An extended edition of the famed actor Sir Michael Caine, from December 2009.
    15. 11:00–11:15
      With Cornish villages starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out to fish with his old cat.
    16. 11:15–11:45
      12/13. There may not be room for one more at the inn, in the Archers spin-off.
    17. 11:45–12:00
      Christmas isn't quite so jolly for septuagenarian Leonard working as Santa Claus.
    18. 12:00–13:15
      2/2. William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
    19. 13:15–13:30
      A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway.
    20. 13:30–15:00
      Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey of self-redemption.
    21. 15:00–15:30
      Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards.
    22. 15:30–16:00
      It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed.
    23. 16:00–16:30
      4/6. Two enemy states are after Professor Calculus's invention, but it has gone missing.
    24. 16:30–17:00
      A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy.
    25. 17:00–18:00
      6/20. Five more items in Neil MacGregor's history of humanity through the objects it has made.
    26. 18:00–18:30
      5/5. Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif.
    27. 18:30–18:35
      December 24th 1937 - The world's foremost Satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread.
    28. 18:35–18:50
      MI:13's duo investigate the unearthly moaning in octogenarian Arthur Fright's chimney.
    29. 18:50–19:00
      Halloween 1937 - Reading a horror story live on TV goes spectacularly wrong for Dunning.
    30. 19:00–19:15
      With Cornish villages starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out to fish with his old cat.
    31. 19:15–19:45
      12/13. There may not be room for one more at the inn, in the Archers spin-off.
    32. 19:45–21:00
      The 'truth' behind the story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. With Timothy West.
    33. 21:00–22:00
      An extended edition of the famed actor Sir Michael Caine, from December 2009.
    34. 22:00–22:30
      The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
    35. 22:30–22:55
      Find out what - or rather who - saucy Dora Dale's roasting on an open fire.
    36. 22:55–23:00
      Two hours of comedy, as Andi Osho chats to the legendary Wilfredo about life and laughs.
    37. 23:00–23:30
      All the festive headlines. Chris Morris hosts the news spoof. With Steve Coogan.
    38. 23:30–00:00
      The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents.

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