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Radio schedule Tuesday 4th December 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 5 - Charity Begins at Home

Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 2 - A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous

Pip and his friends travel to India, in their quest to thwart the evil machinations of smooth but sinister genius Mr Gently Benevolent. Gasp as our heroes struggle with super-intelligent tigers, giant snakes, and secret gin!

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 9.4, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy: Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddie Seagoon - for money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 38, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests Angela Barnes and Pippa Evans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Tomorrow, Today!. Nigel Lavery (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

Tomorrow, Today!

Series 1, Episode 4 - What Price Utopia?

The show get sent leaflets from civil defence about atomic bombs. However, they're more concerned about poor reviews from the papers.

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 9.4, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy: Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddie Seagoon - for money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 6, Nursing a Conscience: Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he's in for a nasty surprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 5 - Charity Begins at Home

Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 3 - An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen To Bits

Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by his evil ex-guardian, Mr Gently Benevolent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Better Than Life, Episode 2: Holly strikes up a relationship with Talkie Toaster. Meanwhile, Rimmer's mind screws it up for everyone.

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 9.4, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy: Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddie Seagoon - for money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 2 - A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous

Pip and his friends travel to India, in their quest to thwart the evil machinations of smooth but sinister genius Mr Gently Benevolent. Gasp as our heroes struggle with super-intelligent tigers, giant snakes, and secret gin!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Such Rotten Luck

Episode 6, A Touch of the Whatsists: Woodhouse may have to face life alone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 5, Episode 1 - Moral Leadership

Hell is becoming too crowded. With God not wanting to do anything about it, Satan decides it is up to him to try and persuade people to be good.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Better Than Life, Episode 2: Holly strikes up a relationship with Talkie Toaster. Meanwhile, Rimmer's mind screws it up for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 38, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests Angela Barnes and Pippa Evans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Tomorrow, Today!. Nigel Lavery (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

Tomorrow, Today!

Series 1, Episode 4 - What Price Utopia?

The show get sent leaflets from civil defence about atomic bombs. However, they're more concerned about poor reviews from the papers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 6, Nursing a Conscience: Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he's in for a nasty surprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 5 - Charity Begins at Home

Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

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