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Radio schedule Thursday 28th January 2010

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Two Pipe Problems. Image shows from L to R: William Parnes (Richard Briers), Sandy Boyle (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited

Two Pipe Problems

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Trusty Valet and the Crusty Butler

William and Sandy venture outside the Old Beeches to a movie set, accompanied by the intrepid care assistant Karen, as they take on the world of celluloid.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 1 - The Incredible Encounter With Hugo Rune

A young man is saved from drowning by a mysterious gentleman in 1960s Brighton.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Deep Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Commander Alison Fairbanks (Katherine Jakeways), Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe (Miranda Raison), Lieutenant Jack Trainor (Ben Willbond), Captain Paul Wade (Jim Field Smith). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Deep Trouble

Series 2, Episode 4

Goliath is coming to the end of its voyage and the crew are preparing for some revelry. Barry finds a donkey, Wade finds a baby, Fairbanks finds an Admiral and Trainor finds a jazz band.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Last Smoking Seagoon: In the final episode of the regular series, Ned's quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas. From January 1960.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
On The Blog. Andrew J Glasgow (Andy Taylor). Copyright: Above The Title Productions

On The Blog

Series 3, Episode 3

Andrew's attempts to save an historical bus tour operator from going under have extraordinary consequences when he decides to go off-piste.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 1, Episode 2

This week on Down the Line the topic for discussion is Religion and in particular the decline in Anglican congregations and we welcome your emails and messageboard comments.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Parents

Jason Byrne considers parents: why are they obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'?

Radio 7 11pm
30 min
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 2, Episode 4

This week: Gordon Brown learns some vote-winning techniques from Scott Brown, the terror alert level system is explained, the Iraw Inquiry prepares to welcome Tony Blair, and Osama Bin Laden contemplates retirement.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
House On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Matt South (Jody Latham), Vicky Johnson (Emma Pierson). Copyright: Pacificus Productions

House On Fire

Series 1, Episode 4 - Emergency

Paying bills seems such a bore and mainly irrelevant - until the phone gets cuts off, that is. Matt hasn't got any money but has to prove to Vicky that the land line has to be restored at all costs.

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