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Radio schedule Thursday 9th August 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 4, Episode 2 - Magical Mister Murgatroyd

Alok announces his sudden engagement to Siddiqua, the daughter of the local Pennywise empire and shop rival to Ramesh. So is it love that is driving Alok, or the promise of a gadget filled backshop?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - Jobs For The Boys

Hacker discovers that he is being kept in the dark about a government project. Everyone else seems to know about it mind. Sir Humphrey, Bernard and his own chauffeur know more than he does. Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey tires to get a banker friend of his the chairmanship of a quango.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 16 - A Question Of Reference

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send the rest of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for the 25-pounders.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 3, 26th September 1799: Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 2, Episode 1

Phill Jupitus talks about bears, Tony Hawks looks at tennis, Alan Davies discusses bears and Simon Evans chats about Queen Victoria.

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 4

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent with guests including Alan Davies, WWE star Mick Foley and Lucy Porter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - Jobs For The Boys

Hacker discovers that he is being kept in the dark about a government project. Everyone else seems to know about it mind. Sir Humphrey, Bernard and his own chauffeur know more than he does. Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey tires to get a banker friend of his the chairmanship of a quango.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 16 - A Question Of Reference

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send the rest of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for the 25-pounders.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 3: February - Pulling out all the Stops: Megan awaits news, Mr Bootle considers his position and Mr Jenkins considers Megan.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Bewerdine Spectrum

Sanjay goes on work experience at the local paper, The Lenzie Trumpet, and ends up writing the problem page which spells disaster for Ramesh and his loyal customers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - Jobs For The Boys

Hacker discovers that he is being kept in the dark about a government project. Everyone else seems to know about it mind. Sir Humphrey, Bernard and his own chauffeur know more than he does. Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey tires to get a banker friend of his the chairmanship of a quango.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 16 - A Question Of Reference

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send the rest of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for the 25-pounders.

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 4

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent with guests including Alan Davies, WWE star Mick Foley and Lucy Porter.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
The Blagger's Guide. David Quantick. Copyright: Unique Productions

The Blagger's Guide

Blagger's Guide To The Games, Episode 3

On the irreverent Mr Quantick's agenda this week, the 1936 Berlin Olympics and and why pigeon shooting and ski ballet were swiped off the event calendar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 4, Episode 2 - Magical Mister Murgatroyd

Alok announces his sudden engagement to Siddiqua, the daughter of the local Pennywise empire and shop rival to Ramesh. So is it love that is driving Alok, or the promise of a gadget filled backshop?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ghosts and Ghoolies

Ricky Lenin decides to write a column in a tabloid newspaper, but ends up learning a few painful lessons about life, love, truth, and Gloria Hunniford.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 2, Episode 1

Featuring a woman who has lost her son on the train, someone who can't stop watching the Royal Wedding, and a lady who wants her daughter to be in pink all the time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Save the seal - and how to lose unwanted hair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 1, Episode 3 - Get Up, Stand Up

When local pub The White Horse is turned into a posh gastropub, Rudy's monthly DJing spot is cancelled. Whilst an enraged community grows via Facebook, Adam attempts to arrange a date at the refreshed venue with Alison. Meanwhile, Tasha gets engaged and Richie awaits exam results.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 3, 26th September 1799: Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 2, Episode 1

Phill Jupitus talks about bears, Tony Hawks looks at tennis, Alan Davies discusses bears and Simon Evans chats about Queen Victoria.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 3: February - Pulling out all the Stops: Megan awaits news, Mr Bootle considers his position and Mr Jenkins considers Megan.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

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