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Radio schedule Friday 25th May 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 3

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 4 - Troutbridge's Party

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way: Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 2 - Royal Flush

Graham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 1

Chief registrar Malcolm is a stickler for rules and regulations in a Local Authority Register Office, where the staff deal with the three greatest events in anybody's life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 4 - Troutbridge's Party

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way: Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Prospero Ariel

Prospero, Ariel, Reith And Gill

Comedy drama starring Tim McInnerny as Sir John Reith, the first Director General of the BBC.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 1, Episode 4 - Derek Dodds Is Dead

After Derek dies unexpectedly, Irene decides to seize the day. But the island's equilibrium comes under attack when the townsfolk decide to follow suit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 8

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Francis Wheen examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Corrie Corfield reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 4 - Troutbridge's Party

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way: Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 3

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Alan Partridge interviews some top sporting stars and their groin strain problems, Kevin Smear investigates care in the community, and Monsignor Treeb-Lopez looks at God in the form of cleaning dishes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sorry About Last Night

Sorry About Last Night

Episode 2, A Airport: Andy and Julie honeymoon at Heathrow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Cabaret Of Dr Caligari

The Cabaret Of Dr Caligari

Epiosode 3, The Conversion: A hypnotised sales rep recalls a troubled life with her Dad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 2 - Royal Flush

Graham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 1, Episode 4 - Derek Dodds Is Dead

After Derek dies unexpectedly, Irene decides to seize the day. But the island's equilibrium comes under attack when the townsfolk decide to follow suit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

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