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Radio schedule Wednesday 30th 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 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

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 3 - Vaduz

It's a bad time for Carolyn to take a holiday, as the crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.

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 12 - Hancock In Hospital

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 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

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 4 - Lines of Communication

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 1 - Patio Marital

Johnny Street and Arthur Lane are a pair of Yorkshire builders in a white van - "Up your Street, Down your Lane" - who battle out their partnership and their future as they tackle a plethora or household repairs. This week it's a patio job at the home of warring couple Christine and Tom Rose.

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

Clare In The Community

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Scapegoat

After an unprofessional mishap at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, one of the social workers needs to fall on their sword.

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 12 - Hancock In Hospital

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 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
Clock

Monday To Friday

Radio Scotland comedy about two single parents that kill time together while their kids are at school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Episode 2: More humorous songs from the quartet.

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 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

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 4 - Wokingham

When his mum falls ill, Martin has to deal with a sister, a van and a moustache. Meanwhile, Carolyn and Douglas become locked in a game that can never end.

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 12 - Hancock In Hospital

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 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

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 3 - Vaduz

It's a bad time for Carolyn to take a holiday, as the crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine.

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 3 - Rookie

Mike and Linda meet dates Andrew and Teri at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 5

Agony aunt Sarah dishes out real advice for real people, solving the nations problems with her Support Group.

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

The Nimmo Twins In...

Episode 4 - Killing Time

Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs, with the zeal of a former assassin.

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

At Home With The Snails

Series 1, Episode 3

George has removed Alex's favourite snail in order to study the effects on his son. Meanwhile Beverley believes she may be pregnant, which brings her and Alex closer together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

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 4 - Lines of Communication

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Street And Lane

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 1 - Patio Marital

Johnny Street and Arthur Lane are a pair of Yorkshire builders in a white van - "Up your Street, Down your Lane" - who battle out their partnership and their future as they tackle a plethora or household repairs. This week it's a patio job at the home of warring couple Christine and Tom Rose.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Episode 2: More humorous songs from the quartet.

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 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

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