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Radio schedule Tuesday 5th March 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Fat Hog

Cold and weary, the Questers are delighted to discover the Fat Hog, an inn famous for its delicious cuisine. But as is ever the case, all may not be quite as it seems.

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

Episode 9.15, The Tay Bridge: On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.6, The Clock: The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 39, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

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

Episode 9.15, The Tay Bridge: On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.6, The Clock: The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 2.3, Health and Efficiency: Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers.

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

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Underworld

Their search for the Sword of Asnagar leads the Questers to the Underworld and the opportunity to bring Penthiselea's mother back from the dead. But it's not as easy as it sounds.

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

Episode 9.15, The Tay Bridge: On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.6, The Clock: The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Radio 2's History Of British Comedy. David Mitchell. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Radio 2's History Of British Comedy

Episode 1

David Mitchell takes us from 1913 to 1938, examining both cutting edge comedy innovation in the Music Hall and the early days of the movies, which though silent at the start, were virtually entirely comedy based.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Fat Hog

Cold and weary, the Questers are delighted to discover the Fat Hog, an inn famous for its delicious cuisine. But as is ever the case, all may not be quite as it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
World Of Pub

World Of Pub

Episode 2.2: The Red Lion is almost bankrupt - can Dodgy Phil get the punters back?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Susan Calman Is Convicted. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nationality

Scottish comedian Susan Calman looks at the topic of Nationality.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 1, Episode 3

Tom gets a job as an international courier and has to deliver a package to a contact in Spain. However, after his "imaginary" band spark mayhem on the plane, Tom and Sadie find themselves caught up in a world of death and deception.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC

Spats

Series 2, Episode 2 - Men vs Women

Who's the best? Let John-Luke Roberts tell you. Don't let the fact that he's a man put you off - he's just as funny as a woman could be.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 39, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 2.3, Health and Efficiency: Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers.

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