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Young journalist Gemma is sent to interview reclusive chef Milo about his latest book.
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15:00 Brain of Britain
With competitors from Aberdeenshire, the West Midlands, Berkshire and Essex.
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The Bugatti Queen
The story of Mariette Helene Delangle - model and dancer turned Grand Prix racing driver.
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14:45 Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim
To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
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BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule for Monday 12 December 2011

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  1. Early

    1. 00:00–00:30
      3/5. Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      2/3. The country has been invaded by the birds. The Hockens have battened down the hatches.
    3. 01:00–01:50
      Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
    4. 01:50–02:00
      Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
    5. 02:00–02:15
      5/5. What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
    6. 02:15–02:45
      10/13. In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
    7. 02:45–03:00
      5/5. The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
    8. 03:00–03:30
      The adventures of The Glums - and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards.
    9. 03:30–05:00
      Tackling a murder mystery after 16 years, the Belgian sleuth has five suspects.
    10. 05:00–05:30
      2/6. With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
    11. 05:30–06:00
      4/4. The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.
  2. Morning

    1. 06:00–06:45
      7/8. Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
    2. 06:45–07:00
      Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
    3. 07:00–07:30
      2/6. Robin Lightfoot now not only has a family, but also two half-brothers, both called Ian.
    4. 07:30–08:00
      4/6. From the Sage Theatre in Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
    5. 08:00–08:30
      9/16. Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly - and bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
    6. 08:30–09:00
      2/6. Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    7. 09:00–09:30
      3/6. The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
    8. 09:30–10:00
      6/6. Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
    9. 10:00–11:00
      1/3. A pretty orphan is apprenticed to a dressmaker.
    10. 11:00–11:15
      The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
    11. 11:15–12:00
      Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
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  3. Afternoon

    1. 12:00–12:30
      9/16. Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly - and bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
    2. 12:30–13:00
      2/6. Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    3. 13:00–13:45
      7/8. Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
    4. 13:45–14:00
      Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
    5. 14:00–14:15
      1/10. William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved.
    6. 14:15–14:30
      31/216. This programme examines the relationship between Becket and King Henry II.
    7. 14:30–14:45
      1/5. The story of Mariette Helene Delangle - model and dancer turned Grand Prix racing driver.
    8. 14:45–15:00
      9/12. To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
    9. 15:00–16:00
      1/3. A pretty orphan is apprenticed to a dressmaker.
    10. 16:00–17:00
      Mel Giedroyc hears about an author's passion for jigsaws, and the history of nicknames.
    11. 17:00–17:30
      3/4. The dear ladies reminisce about the day they moved in. From February 1978.
    12. 17:30–18:00
      2/6. Robin Lightfoot now not only has a family, but also two half-brothers, both called Ian.
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  4. Evening

    1. 18:00–18:30
      1/10. Kicking off a gripping five story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
    2. 18:30–19:00
      1/5. High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
    3. 19:00–19:30
      9/16. Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly - and bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
    4. 19:30–20:00
      2/6. Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
    5. 20:00–20:45
      7/8. Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
    6. 20:45–21:00
      Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
    7. 21:00–21:15
      The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
    8. 21:15–22:00
      Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
    9. 22:00–22:30
      4/6. From the Sage Theatre in Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
    10. 22:30–22:55
      3/6. The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
    11. 22:55–23:00
      Host Arthur Smith chats to Tim Key.
    12. 23:00–23:45
      Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
    13. 23:45–00:00
      4/4. The elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
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  5. Late

    1. 00:00–00:30
      1/10. Kicking off a gripping five story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
    2. 00:30–01:00
      1/5. High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
    3. 01:00–01:45
      7/8. Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
    4. 01:45–02:00
      Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
    5. 02:00–02:30
      3/6. The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
    6. 02:30–03:00
      6/6. Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
    7. 03:00–04:00
      1/3. A pretty orphan is apprenticed to a dressmaker.
    8. 04:00–04:15
      The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
    9. 04:15–05:00
      Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
    Back to top

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