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Radio schedule Monday 23rd April 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Arts And How They Was Done

The Arts And How They Was Done

Episode 3, The Taj Mahal and How It Was Done: The National Theatre of Brent recreates 17th century India's greatest love story.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 3

David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies, talk on the subjects of swimming, bread, hotels and foxes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident in Macau' - and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

The original 1962 script that sparked the triumphant Steptoe and Son.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 5 - My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare has remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. Unfortunately, however, she hasn't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mr Blue Sky. Image shows from L to R: Kill-R (Javone Prince), Jacqui Easter (Claire Skinner), Dr Ray Marsh (Justin Edwards), Sean Calhoun (Michael Legge), Robbie Easter (Tyger Drew-Honey), Charlie Easter (Rosamund Hanson), Harvey Easter (Mark Benton), Alan Leopold (Simon Day), Lou Easter (Sorcha Cusack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mr Blue Sky

Series 2, Episode 3 - Happy 18th

Harvey and Jax stand firm and inform Charlie that they cannot afford to throw her an 18th birthday party, much to her displeasure, while Robbie's latest flirtation with drugs does not quite go as planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident in Macau' - and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

The original 1962 script that sparked the triumphant Steptoe and Son.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Tim McInnerny

Odour

Tim McInnerny stars as a professor who is driven to distraction by a persistent odour, in this black Radio 4 comedy drama.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Anything Legal

Anything Legal

Episode 3: The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Arts And How They Was Done

The Arts And How They Was Done

Episode 3, The Taj Mahal and How It Was Done: The National Theatre of Brent recreates 17th century India's greatest love story.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 1

Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max will soon ruin a planet.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 4

David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden, talk on subjects such as restaurants, Barbie dolls, feet and garlic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident in Macau' - and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

The original 1962 script that sparked the triumphant Steptoe and Son.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 9, Episode 3

David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies, talk on the subjects of swimming, bread, hotels and foxes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 5 - My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare has remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. Unfortunately, however, she hasn't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Rebecca Front, Andy Hamilton and Bridget Christie examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Rory Morrison reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Elastic Planet. Oliver Postgate. Copyright: BBC

Elastic Planet

Episode 3 - The Shape

Johnny Ball on Think of a Number draws an odd shape with four and a half equal sides on a blackboard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 1

Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max will soon ruin a planet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 4, Episode 5 - My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare has remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. Unfortunately, however, she hasn't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Anything Legal

Anything Legal

Episode 3: The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Arts And How They Was Done

The Arts And How They Was Done

Episode 3, The Taj Mahal and How It Was Done: The National Theatre of Brent recreates 17th century India's greatest love story.

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