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BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4 Extra

The new name for Radio 7. Broadcasts comedy daily at various times, particularly in its 'Comedy Zone' - from 10pm to midnight each weeknight. Original commissions include Newsjack.

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7am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 3, Episode 4

Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?

7:30am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: BBC

The Likely Lads

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Talk Of The Town

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam.

8am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 2

They say there is someone for everyone; has Shiv found true love?

10am (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 4 - Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp reveals the person behind the posh toff character on stage, and tells Bruce how an audition for a children's programme set on a Scottish island led to unexpected superstardom with under 5's.

12pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 3, Episode 4

Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?

12:30pm (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: BBC

The Likely Lads

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Talk Of The Town

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam.

1pm (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 2

They say there is someone for everyone; has Shiv found true love?

2pm (repeat)
2:30pm (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 1 - Growing Up

Dominic Holland explores the comedic minutiae of everyday life, each week focusing on a different topic.

4pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 4 - Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp reveals the person behind the posh toff character on stage, and tells Bruce how an audition for a children's programme set on a Scottish island led to unexpected superstardom with under 5's.

6pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 3, Episode 4

Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?

6:30pm (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: BBC

The Likely Lads

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Talk Of The Town

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam.

7pm (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 2

They say there is someone for everyone; has Shiv found true love?

8pm (repeat)
8:30pm (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 1 - Growing Up

Dominic Holland explores the comedic minutiae of everyday life, each week focusing on a different topic.

10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 94, Episode 6 - Limoncello And Portobello

Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dollywood, When The Dust Has Settled, and My Get Pumped Playlist.

10:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

11pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 8 - Mr. Starmer Goes To Washington

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Scott Bennett, Sara Barron, Alex Massie and Lucy Porter for The News Quiz recorded from Scarborough. In the last of the current series, the panel unpack the Prime Ministers Washington visit, aid cuts and defence pastes, silent albums and AI generated essays.

11:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prentiss, McCabe - And Clive?

When Martin persuades Charles to accompany him to Devon, Clive is left in charge of the government's Healthy Eating campaign. Will the company survive with Clive in charge, and more importantly, will Charles survive without the cut and thrust of London?

Midnight (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 4 - Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp reveals the person behind the posh toff character on stage, and tells Bruce how an audition for a children's programme set on a Scottish island led to unexpected superstardom with under 5's.

2am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 3, Episode 4

Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?

2:30am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: BBC

The Likely Lads

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Talk Of The Town

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam.

3am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 2

They say there is someone for everyone; has Shiv found true love?

4am (repeat)
4:30am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 1 - Growing Up

Dominic Holland explores the comedic minutiae of everyday life, each week focusing on a different topic.

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