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Radio schedule Friday 21st December 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials, Christmas Special

In a seasonal special, Ed Byrne is joined by comedians Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry to preview much anticipated Christmas telly specials.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wild Rover

The Cumbrae Club is up and running and the islanders are already arguing over how it should be run. Meanwhile back at Bruce House,
Moira is in hysterics over her missing pet pooch. But will Irene risk missing the ferry and losing her job to help her unhappy sister?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 2

Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 11 - Ladies Of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 5

Irene discovers her daughter-in-law's awful secret plan. Meanwhile Vera and her family face leaving their home without sufficient finances to ensure their future.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 3, Episode 6

The adventures of the characters from JB Morton's column.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Spaceship. Captain Gordon Taylor (James Fleet). Copyright: BBC

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 5 - The End

The crew find themselves at the end of the universe.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Myths

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 1

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Nick Doody.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 5

When Norman introduces the Oblivions to physical love, one thing leads to another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Revolution, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Revolution

The Penny Dreadfuls present their latest play - their version of the French Revolution. Guest starring Richard E. Grant as Robespierre and Sally Hawkins as Marie-Therese, daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials, Christmas Special

In a seasonal special, Ed Byrne is joined by comedians Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry to preview much anticipated Christmas telly specials.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 3.5: The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tales From The Tower

Tales From The Tower

Episode 4, One Good Turn: Caretaker Bob spies on one of Blackpool's top cabaret acts struggling along the pier.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Dial M For Pizza

Dial M For Pizza

Episode 6: The sketch show team tackle an odd disease - and a legal Aladdin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Spaceship. Captain Gordon Taylor (James Fleet). Copyright: BBC

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 5 - The End

The crew find themselves at the end of the universe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 5

When Norman introduces the Oblivions to physical love, one thing leads to another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wild Rover

The Cumbrae Club is up and running and the islanders are already arguing over how it should be run. Meanwhile back at Bruce House,
Moira is in hysterics over her missing pet pooch. But will Irene risk missing the ferry and losing her job to help her unhappy sister?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 2

Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 3, Episode 6

The adventures of the characters from JB Morton's column.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

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