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Radio schedule Wednesday 8th August 2012

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 5 - Confessions

Salvatore is hell-bent on making his family take confession. This is not a prospect that pleases Ludovico as he thinks Salvatore wants to excommunicate him for having a mistress and he is none too pleased at the prospect of going to a damnation of pitchforks and flames. Meanwhile Allessandro is upset that Salvatore is making him put "little golden pants" on the cherubs that adorn the confessional.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 4, Episode 6 - Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson reads from her diaries, recalling her teenage obsession with Mick Jagger.

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 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Boogie Up The River

Boogie Up The River

Episode 3, See You Outside Boots in Oxford: Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 2, Episode 4 - Going For Broke

This week, the Yorkshire builders deal with some of life's problems, including a dodgy landlord, Wittgenstein and an imminent birth.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2012, Episode 3

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent with guests including Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell and George Wendt (aka Norm from Cheers).

Radio 4 11:30am (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 4, Episode 6

Anne's off to Cambridge, but Charlotte doesn't know the meaning of the word 'thick'. Literally. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

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 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 5 - Confessions

Salvatore is hell-bent on making his family take confession. This is not a prospect that pleases Ludovico as he thinks Salvatore wants to excommunicate him for having a mistress and he is none too pleased at the prospect of going to a damnation of pitchforks and flames. Meanwhile Allessandro is upset that Salvatore is making him put "little golden pants" on the cherubs that adorn the confessional.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catchment If You Can

Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

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 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 9

The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2012, Episode 3

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent with guests including Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell and George Wendt (aka Norm from Cheers).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 4, Episode 6 - Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson reads from her diaries, recalling her teenage obsession with Mick Jagger.

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

In The Balance

Episode 5: Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

The Now Show 2012 - Live!, Episode 5

Another special live edition of the programme keeping listeners abreast of the Olympics, hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Nathan Caton, Paul Sinha, Mitch Benn and Margaret Cabourn-Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Long Hot Satsuma

The Long Hot Satsuma

Episode 8: Mummy's boy DJ, and a royal commentary.

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 2.6, Christmas in Hell: Giles is planning to propose to Judith, but then neurotic alcoholic Felicity turns up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Boogie Up The River

Boogie Up The River

Episode 3, See You Outside Boots in Oxford: Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 2, Episode 4 - Going For Broke

This week, the Yorkshire builders deal with some of life's problems, including a dodgy landlord, Wittgenstein and an imminent birth.

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 5 - Confessions

Salvatore is hell-bent on making his family take confession. This is not a prospect that pleases Ludovico as he thinks Salvatore wants to excommunicate him for having a mistress and he is none too pleased at the prospect of going to a damnation of pitchforks and flames. Meanwhile Allessandro is upset that Salvatore is making him put "little golden pants" on the cherubs that adorn the confessional.

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