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Radio schedule Wednesday 2nd May 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Coining Of The Capricorn

Prince Ludovico plans to introduce a new currency to his 16th-century Italian domain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pastor Dave

Beauty is quite taken with the charismatic Pastor Dave, a visiting pastor at Mrs Blanchard's local church, but is he the real deal? Should she pursue him or the gorgeous double-breasted mini-trench coat she has seen in the Mencap shop?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.1, The Banquet: The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Episode 1, Coming Out: Convict Terry is challenged to revive a rundown community centre.

BBC Local Radio 9:30am (repeat)
Jesting About

Jesting About

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jesting About 2012

A sketch show written and performed by the best comedy acts emerging from the Tees region.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inglorious Barters

A queue for the loo and a rogue back rub threaten to blow up the colony. And just what is Lillian's 'special skill'?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.1, The Banquet: The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

BBC Radio Scotland 2:05pm
30 min
Clive Anderson

The Guessing Game

Series 1, Episode 5

Clive Anderson hosts the BBC Radio Scotland comedy panel show. With panellists Jo Caulfield, Josh Widdicombe and Raymond Mearns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honoria Glossop

When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Coining Of The Capricorn

Prince Ludovico plans to introduce a new currency to his 16th-century Italian domain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 2: 69-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin - and a scary TV crew.

BBC Local Radio 6:30pm (repeat)
Jesting About

Jesting About

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jesting About 2012

A sketch show written and performed by the best comedy acts emerging from the Tees region.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 3, Episode 5 - Four Wiseguys And A Funeral

When some gangsters from De Warenne's past pay a little visit, Henry becomes a made man and Charlotte becomes an unmade woman. Plus a clever sting and a souped-up getaway sheep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.1, The Banquet: The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pastor Dave

Beauty is quite taken with the charismatic Pastor Dave, a visiting pastor at Mrs Blanchard's local church, but is he the real deal? Should she pursue him or the gorgeous double-breasted mini-trench coat she has seen in the Mencap shop?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jobhunting

Dave tries to get his life back on track by getting a job, but help from fellow Storage Garden tenant Geoff creates more problems than it solves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 2.1, How to Kiss: The writer enumerates the many and varied methods of engendering facial contact - and where it might lead.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 2, Episode 5

Nigel finds himself agreeing to join an unusual Simon and Garfunkel tribute act. Meanwhile Belinda is attempting to keep a coachload of pensioners captive in the arts centre gift shop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show

The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show

Episode 6, Shakespeare in America: The truncated thespians expose the shocking truth behind the Bard's little-known trip across the Atlantic.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Cornwell Estate. Phil Cornwell. Copyright: Curtains For Radio / BBC

The Cornwell Estate

Series 2, Episode 5 - Kenny Killigrew

When Pete visits friend and keen mountaineer Kenny, he realises he has developed agoraphobia following his divorce.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 4, Dog Eat Dog: Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam, while the DSS worries Judith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 2: 69-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin - and a scary TV crew.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Episode 1, Coming Out: Convict Terry is challenged to revive a rundown community centre.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honoria Glossop

When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Coining Of The Capricorn

Prince Ludovico plans to introduce a new currency to his 16th-century Italian domain.

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