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Radio schedule Monday 4th July 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 2, Episode 4 - Us And Them - Selected Diary Extracts

This week, we learn no two families are ever alike in "Us and Them" and we get a peep into the caustic mind of the author when he reads selections from his extensive diaries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 2, Episode 1

Duncan returns to his constituency after a turbulent week at the Labour Party conference, but his hopes for a quiet weekend are soon dashed when he discovers that the ugliest building in Britain is on his own doorstep.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Portrait Of The Artist As An Old Man

Sandy's daughter Ellie is an artist but he's never liked her work. The trouble is that she never sells anything - until Sandy buys a canvas anonymously.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 55, Episode 1

Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined on the panel by special guest Marcus Brigstocke, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman. Regular listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 4, Episode 6 - Science vs the Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?

With Andy Nyman, Richard Wiseman, Bruce Hood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 3, Episode 2

String Theory and Popular Science Fiction are Gary's topics this week.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 55, Episode 2

Radio 4's antidote to panel games featuring regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, and Graeme Garden with Marcus Brigstocke on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 9 - The Baffling Business Of The Bevendean Bat

Rune and Rizla meet a detonating one-legged seafarer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 55, Episode 1

Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined on the panel by special guest Marcus Brigstocke, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman. Regular listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 6 - English Sporting Success

Charles and Martin are given the task of making the nation smile. But how will they ever arrange an English sporting victory?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Alok (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wall Of Crisps

The Wall of Crisps welcomes another snack to its ranks. However, the Chutney Windmills bring more trouble than they are worth.

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