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Radio schedule Wednesday 20th February 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Gareth Corke

Fat Chance

Episode 2 - Celebrity Square

Graham becomes Tina Tattersall's escort for the night in a bid to make her errant husband jealous - and the rest of the slimming club have some surprising news.

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 6 - Yverdon-Les-Bains

Love is in the air, as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray, and hope springs eternal, as Martin has the interview of his life.

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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

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 7 - Different Viewpoints

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject.

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

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hitting The Highs

The intrepid pair of Yorkshire builders Johnny Street and Arthur Lane reach new professional heights curing the leak in the penthouse roof of an Australian businesswoman who is single-handedly regenerating South Yorkshire. Specialist help comes in the form of Shafto, ex-miner turned fearless free climber.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Comic tale of greed and corruption in Victorian London, based on Thomas Hood's epic poem.

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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
Maldini's. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Maldini (Molly Vevers), Nonna Maldini (Marj Hogarth), Gino Maldini (Jonathan Watson), Franco Maldini (Jordan Young), Anna Maldini (Dawn Steele), Katy Maldini (Nicola Roy), Gianni Maldini (Jamie Lemetti). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Maldini's

Radio Scotland sitcom pilot set in a cafe run by a large Scots-Italian family headed by larger-than-life Gino Maldini, played by Jonathan Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 11.2, Foreign Affairs: Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Gareth Corke

Fat Chance

Episode 2 - Celebrity Square

Graham becomes Tina Tattersall's escort for the night in a bid to make her errant husband jealous - and the rest of the slimming club have some surprising news.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 2, Episode 1

Paul Sinha struggles with his sporting loyalties; poet Lemn Sissay experiences Something New; actor and comic Margaret Cabourn-Smith faces up to some poor parenting; and Graeme Garden contemplates life without one of his favourite Aunties.

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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 1

John Cleese's magic tricks, and a talking baboon called Dermot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Comic tale of greed and corruption in Victorian London, based on Thomas Hood's epic poem.

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 6 - Yverdon-Les-Bains

Love is in the air, as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray, and hope springs eternal, as Martin has the interview of his life.

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 6 - Cemetery

Mike thinks his number may be up when he is forced to drive Pat to the cemetery.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else

Series 2, Episode 3 - Home Making

Andrew Lawrence explores the perils and frustrations of decorating and furnishing our homes and then inviting people round.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2.1, The Museum Re-opens: Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 1

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Sketchorama. Humphrey Ker. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch comedian Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. Featuring The Noise Next Door, The Boom Jennies and Jigsaw.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (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 6, Episode 2 - Discoveries

Edith starts working on Satan's biography. She discovers that almost everyone in the Bible is in Hell and that Adam and Eve are neanderthals. Meanwhile, Scumspawn tries to use hypnosis to help Thomas. Satan also uses it on Edith and discovers she was murdered.

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 7 - Different Viewpoints

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject.

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

Street And Lane

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hitting The Highs

The intrepid pair of Yorkshire builders Johnny Street and Arthur Lane reach new professional heights curing the leak in the penthouse roof of an Australian businesswoman who is single-handedly regenerating South Yorkshire. Specialist help comes in the form of Shafto, ex-miner turned fearless free climber.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:15am (repeat)
Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Miss Kilmansegg & Her Precious Leg

Comic tale of greed and corruption in Victorian London, based on Thomas Hood's epic poem.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 11.2, Foreign Affairs: Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Gareth Corke

Fat Chance

Episode 2 - Celebrity Square

Graham becomes Tina Tattersall's escort for the night in a bid to make her errant husband jealous - and the rest of the slimming club have some surprising news.

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