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Radio schedule Wednesday 15th August 2012

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 6 - Royal Wedding Blues

All is not well in Monte Guano. The countess Rosalie has confessed that she no longer loves Prince Ludovico, at which news he has flown into a rage so terrible that he ripped off the roof to three hen houses and ate a whole Brussels tapestry. Will the Princess Plethora be able to save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (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 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 10 - The Election Candidate

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 3, Episode 1

Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears.

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

Boogie Up The River

Episode 4, A Curry at Kelmscot: Jennifer joins Mark and his mutt's Thames quest, but there's a surprise on their menu.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 1

Duncan Stonebridge has just been returned as the Labour MP for Rotherhurst - with a majority of just 27 votes. Duncan should be worried about his majority, but he is more concerned about his niece's play, a local football match and appearing on BBC Breakfast.

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 8

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent for a second week.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chamanoa

Still in his hospital secure unit, travel writer Brian Gulliver continues with his tales from the previously undiscovered continent of Clafenia. This week he recounts his travels around the genetically modified Island of Chamanoa, where those who favour nature battle those who support nurture.

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 10 - The Election Candidate

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 3, Episode 1

Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears.

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 6 - Royal Wedding Blues

All is not well in Monte Guano. The countess Rosalie has confessed that she no longer loves Prince Ludovico, at which news he has flown into a rage so terrible that he ripped off the roof to three hen houses and ate a whole Brussels tapestry. Will the Princess Plethora be able to save the day?

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

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Knock Down Ginger

Sandy goofs when lodger Dolores feels guilty over the rent and decides to be a housekeeper in Edinburgh.

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 10 - The Election Candidate

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 3, Episode 1

Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears.

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 8

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent for a second week.

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

In The Balance

Episode 6: Will maverick BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Political Animals. Copyright: BBC

Political Animals

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wilberforce

In this first programme, Wilberforce (Clive Swift) chief mouser to the Cabinet Office 1973-1987, reflects on his life with Margaret Thatcher.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Heart Of Saturday Night

The shop is broken into. Rudy doesn't have insurance, so it is up to Adam to venture into the rough estate to try and get the money back.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian Leslie presents a new Radio 4 comedy show which brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best known writers

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 1

Sketches include a very unusual interview about how to count whales, an adventurer who claims to have found a man raised by wasps, and The Old Ladies discuss whether a cosmetic surgeon is a proper job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 1

Sketches include a very unusual interview about how to count whales, an adventurer who claims to have found a man raised by wasps, and The Old Ladies discuss whether a cosmetic surgeon is a proper job.

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

Boogie Up The River

Episode 4, A Curry at Kelmscot: Jennifer joins Mark and his mutt's Thames quest, but there's a surprise on their menu.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 1

Duncan Stonebridge has just been returned as the Labour MP for Rotherhurst - with a majority of just 27 votes. Duncan should be worried about his majority, but he is more concerned about his niece's play, a local football match and appearing on BBC Breakfast.

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

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 6 - Royal Wedding Blues

All is not well in Monte Guano. The countess Rosalie has confessed that she no longer loves Prince Ludovico, at which news he has flown into a rage so terrible that he ripped off the roof to three hen houses and ate a whole Brussels tapestry. Will the Princess Plethora be able to save the day?

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