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Radio schedule Wednesday 26th December 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 4 - Ottery St. Mary

Mark performs at the King's School in Ottery St. Mary, Devon, to discuss Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies, and what happens when you put 5000 people in a square with a lit tar barrel.

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

The Sinking of Westminster Pier: Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston, Episode 5 - Whacko Jolly Dee

The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.

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

The Sinking of Westminster Pier: Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Hereward The Wake, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Hereward The Wake

Who? This is exactly the point - why has this Englishman responsible for leading the fight against the occupation of William The Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings, been so readily forgotten?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 3 - Bartholomew, Blackmail And Barefaced Lies

Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 7, Episode 2 - Brian Elliott

A boy, Brian Cox, dreams of being a scientist but has to be a keyboard player in a pop band like his father and his father before him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 5 - Corby

Mark performs at The Corby Cube in Corby, Northamptonshire, where he uncovers an unlikely town rivalry, the extraordinary story behind a baffling accent and the truth behind the trouser press rumours.

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

The Sinking of Westminster Pier: Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

Radio 1 9pm
60 min
The Nick Helm Christmas Spectacular. Nick Helm

The Nick Helm Christmas Spectacular

Nick Helm hosts a festive musical comedy special for Radio 1.

Radio 2 logo 9pm
60 min
Mike Yarwood: So This Is Him!. Mike Yarwood. Copyright: BBC

Mike Yarwood: So This Is Him!

Radio 2 documentary in which Rory Bremner looks at the life and career of impressionist Mike Yarwood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 4 - Ottery St. Mary

Mark performs at the King's School in Ottery St. Mary, Devon, to discuss Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies, and what happens when you put 5000 people in a square with a lit tar barrel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows. Gus Murdoch (Stephen Carlin). Copyright: BBC

Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows

Episode 2 - Bank Holidays

Gus examines Bank Holidays and whether or not they are a good thing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Jelly Mountain

Jelly Mountain

Episode 3: A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Episode 3, Excess: The Now Show stalwart investigates trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 3.2, Riot Grrrl!: The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston, Episode 5 - Whacko Jolly Dee

The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 3 - Bartholomew, Blackmail And Barefaced Lies

Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

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