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Radio schedule Tuesday 16th July 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 1, Episode 2 - Kaws And Effect

Francis Kaws great engineering talents aren't being harnessed in school, and so he is encouraged by Dr Pickerskill to adapt an old tractor to run on Haunchurst's defunct railway line.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

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 5.6, The Canal: Back home after 43 years, discover why Neddie must never go near the oily waters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Samira Ahmed, Francesca Martinez and Bob Mills examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Susan Rae reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 3: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 2 - Takin' A Chance On Love

Bella has begun dating, while Bill is worried his wife is a racist.

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 5.6, The Canal: Back home after 43 years, discover why Neddie must never go near the oily waters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 4.3: Tommy and Sheila's nightmare stay at a posh hotel isn't quite what it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 1, Episode 2 - Kaws And Effect

Francis Kaws great engineering talents aren't being harnessed in school, and so he is encouraged by Dr Pickerskill to adapt an old tractor to run on Haunchurst's defunct railway line.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

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 5.6, The Canal: Back home after 43 years, discover why Neddie must never go near the oily waters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 1, Episode 2 - Takin' A Chance On Love

Bella has begun dating, while Bill is worried his wife is a racist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Father Figure. Image shows from L to R: Elaine Whyte (Lucy Montgomery), Tom Whyte (Jason Byrne), Dylan Whyte (Dominic Applewhite). Copyright: BBC

Father Figure

Episode 4 - The Power Cut

It's a Saturday night for cosying up in front of Strictly Come Dancing but best laid plans are about to be changed - for the better?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 2, Episode 2 - Whose Baby?

David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 6 - Leaving

Dave is finally moving out of The Storage Garden. But Geoff and Ron are determined to make him stay, and brother-in-law Mickey is clearly less keen on Dave moving in than Judy is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 2.4, How To Get Out More: From popping out in order to stay in, to the delights of camping, the writer shares life-coaching tips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Samira Ahmed, Francesca Martinez and Bob Mills examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Susan Rae reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 3: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 4.3: Tommy and Sheila's nightmare stay at a posh hotel isn't quite what it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 1, Episode 2 - Kaws And Effect

Francis Kaws great engineering talents aren't being harnessed in school, and so he is encouraged by Dr Pickerskill to adapt an old tractor to run on Haunchurst's defunct railway line.

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