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Radio schedule Wednesday 16th January 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 1 - Timbuktu

Hooray hooray, it's Birling Day once more, where the crew traditionally swap their dignity for cash! But where have all the camels gone? And why is Arthur reading a book?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 10

British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poor Relations

Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Radio 4

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 3 - Marital Woes

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 8, Episode 3 - Fifty Shades of Ray

The Sparrowhawk Family Centre team's anxiety over redundancies is overshadowed when they hear some shattering news concerning Ray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 10

British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 6 - Game, Set And Match To Jeeves

Bertie's in a mess - can his valet save his bacon?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 2 - Uskerty

Carolyn and Martin get into an argument, and Douglas and Arthur get to play with an airport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 10

British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 4, Episode 1 - Timbuktu

Hooray hooray, it's Birling Day once more, where the crew traditionally swap their dignity for cash! But where have all the camels gone? And why is Arthur reading a book?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC

Pick Ups

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Job

Dave's first passenger, Ivy, settles her fare in an unusual currency.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 3

Jenny is worried about looking after a baby, and downbeat romantic Keith thinks his poems sound like suicide notes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Nimmo Twins In.... Copyright: BBC

The Nimmo Twins In...

Episode 2 - Lord Of The Onion Rings

Ed fancies Elaine. So does his boss. But in another world, mighty Ed can smite his enemies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 1, Episode 1

Alex's parents are worried that he is gay and his father wants him to move out. His growing obsession with snails gives his father an idea for a new book.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poor Relations

Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 6 - Game, Set And Match To Jeeves

Bertie's in a mess - can his valet save his bacon?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

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