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Radio schedule Friday 28th September 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 3 - Avowal

Irene and Moira are not speaking. Alberto and Ena have fallen out over the minestrone and Agnes has declared Third World War on the minister's trousers. Just how are the villagers going to solve their dispute if no one is talking to each other?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials - Liverpool Comedy Festival

Ed Byrne and guests preview the best acts and shows coming up at the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2012.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 3 - Mr Murray Is Victimised

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 3.6, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way: Queen Victoria complains - and all is revealed 'Upstairs Downstairs'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 6

Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

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

Feminine Forever

Episode 5

The comedy set in the 1970s concludes.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Trials Of Attempting An Elopement

Vera longs to elope to Mediterranean sunshine with one of her bosom chums. But her first choice, Ginny Fox is stubbornly impervious to adventure and Venus Traduces is fully booked for elopements until next April.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 3 - Mr Murray Is Victimised

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 3.6, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way: Queen Victoria complains - and all is revealed 'Upstairs Downstairs'.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 2, Episode 3

Newcomer Pearse James steals the spotlight with his absurd views and hilarious observations; John Moloney shows the good old fashioned art of stand-up at its best; and Eleanor Morton enduces chuckles with her ukulele.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Stan Laurel

Hard Boiled Eggs And Nuts

Radio 4 comedy drama about a young Stan Laurel and the relationship he has with his erratic but fabulous mother.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.6, The Ring Cycle: Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 3 - Avowal

Irene and Moira are not speaking. Alberto and Ena have fallen out over the minestrone and Agnes has declared Third World War on the minister's trousers. Just how are the villagers going to solve their dispute if no one is talking to each other?

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 4

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 4, Episode 5

The comedy set in a Welsh school returns.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 3 - Mr Murray Is Victimised

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 3.6, Not to Be Unwrapped the Burkiss Way: Queen Victoria complains - and all is revealed 'Upstairs Downstairs'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials - Liverpool Comedy Festival

Ed Byrne and guests preview the best acts and shows coming up at the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2012.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Solution. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Solution

Series 2, Episode 2 - Transport

Another radical proposal as the comedian calls for wacky improvements to Britain's crumbling transport system.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Party Party

The Party Party

Episode 1: It's 1992 and the party of the loony right and centre sweeps to power.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Remains Of Foley And McColl. Copyright: BBC

The Remains Of Foley And McColl

Episode 3 - Snuff Radio

Sean Foley and Hamish McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30am (repeat)
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 3

Carl Donnelly talks about his dance moves and problems with cars; Jo Caulfield talks about about her move to Edinburgh; and Lee Camp combines political ranting with some killer one liners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 6

Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.6, The Ring Cycle: Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 3 - Avowal

Irene and Moira are not speaking. Alberto and Ena have fallen out over the minestrone and Agnes has declared Third World War on the minister's trousers. Just how are the villagers going to solve their dispute if no one is talking to each other?

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