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Radio schedule Tuesday 25th September 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Babblewick Hall. Fenton Babblewick (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

Babblewick Hall

Series 1, Episode 1

When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams. But for his manservant, August Snipe, the move to Babblewick Hall is a nightmare - the house is cold, full of farm animals and worst of all "it's in the north" - a lifetime away from the comforts of London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 3, Episode 2

Danny Boyle takes over running a local panto, William Hague extends a phone call of friendship to Ed Miliband, and Peter Sallis makes enemies in the government when he discovers a new type of fuel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 8.18, The Curse of Frankenstein: The million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to a sheep-headed publican and Cosmo Smallpiece looks at holidays.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 3

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Kevin Day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 4, Episode 3 - A Moving Story

John's son Darren is leaving home, which will affect the family budget. However, help may be at hand from an unexpected source.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Feminine Forever. Copyright: BBC

Feminine Forever

Episode 2

Trevor has arranged for Eileen to see a doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 8.18, The Curse of Frankenstein: The million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to a sheep-headed publican and Cosmo Smallpiece looks at holidays.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.4, Little Extras: Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the People's Republic's movie-making prowess close-up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Babblewick Hall. Fenton Babblewick (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

Babblewick Hall

Series 1, Episode 1

When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams. But for his manservant, August Snipe, the move to Babblewick Hall is a nightmare - the house is cold, full of farm animals and worst of all "it's in the north" - a lifetime away from the comforts of London.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 3, Episode 3

Vince Cable rings around to try and get a spot on TV; Russell Crowe reveals himself to be a big fan of Excess Baggage; and Nick Clegg phones various comedians hoping they'll turn up to his party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 8.18, The Curse of Frankenstein: The million pound race is on to be the first to play the bagpipes at the South Pole.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to a sheep-headed publican and Cosmo Smallpiece looks at holidays.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 3, Episode 2

Danny Boyle takes over running a local panto, William Hague extends a phone call of friendship to Ed Miliband, and Peter Sallis makes enemies in the government when he discovers a new type of fuel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 2 - Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith joins Marcus Brigstocke to try out some new experiences, including trying a Pop Tart and reading a Mills and Boon novel.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Clayton Grange. Image shows from L to R: Professor Saunders (Anthony Head), Alice Jameson (Stephanie Racine), Lionel (Don Gilet), Geoff Prowse (Neil Warhurst), Roger Bucks (Paul Barnhill). Copyright: BBC

Clayton Grange

Series 1, Episode 1

The staff at Clayton Grange are trying to find a way of making the nation happy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gods

It is Socrates' 85th birthday and the Affable Ones - standing in for the Furies - arrive to take him to the underworld.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons

Another dip into the turbulent history of the Masterson family in the improvised saga of a family at war with itself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 3

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Kevin Day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 4, Episode 3 - A Moving Story

John's son Darren is leaving home, which will affect the family budget. However, help may be at hand from an unexpected source.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.4, Little Extras: Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the People's Republic's movie-making prowess close-up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Babblewick Hall. Fenton Babblewick (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

Babblewick Hall

Series 1, Episode 1

When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams. But for his manservant, August Snipe, the move to Babblewick Hall is a nightmare - the house is cold, full of farm animals and worst of all "it's in the north" - a lifetime away from the comforts of London.

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