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Radio schedule Friday 26th July 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.2: It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 2 - Of Coke Dealers and Cardioverters

Will Richard die, or worse, be doomed to life in a mobility scooter at his parents' home?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 1, The Offer: As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to leave.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From tackling Britain's recession to Film Extra of the Century, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

Radio 4 9am (repeat)
Russell Brand

Desert Island Discs

Russell Brand, comedian & actor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.6, Men Misbehaving But Only Slightly: The landlady sisters plan a celebration for Father's 85th birthday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 5 - Saga Louts

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. For various reasons, it ends up being a sleepless time for Harry.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dangerous Posters

The useless officers' crackdown on fly-posting leads to the disappearance of 'Daddy Warbucks' and the sight of Bernie in a bright red wig.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 1, The Offer: As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to leave.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From tackling Britain's recession to Film Extra of the Century, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 7.5: Vera joins Irene's son to undertake a life-threatening undercover operation for MI6.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 4

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.2: It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 5

The News Quiz continues its 81st series. This week's panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Jason Cook, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Fred MacAulay.

Absolute Radio 7pm
30 min
BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 1, The Offer: As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to leave.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

From tackling Britain's recession to Film Extra of the Century, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 2 - Of Coke Dealers and Cardioverters

Will Richard die, or worse, be doomed to life in a mobility scooter at his parents' home?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jon Culshaw

Marcus Brigstocke invites Jon Culshaw to have his first salad and try listening to Woman's Hour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 2, Episode 2 - Adelaide

In Adelaide, "The City of Churches" and bizarre murder captial of the world, Ross makes the acquaintance of some drunks who are convinced he is a spy...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Continuity. Announcer (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: Unique Productions

Continuity

Episode 6

The comedy set in a radio announcer's booth continues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 3, Episode 3 - Carrion up the Jungle

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a dastardly case of felony afloat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 4

One of the students has confessed to murder, but Simon is not convinced he's guilty. However, his investigation is put on hold when he finds himself debating against a government minister about modernisation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.6, Men Misbehaving But Only Slightly: The landlady sisters plan a celebration for Father's 85th birthday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 5 - Saga Louts

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. For various reasons, it ends up being a sleepless time for Harry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 4

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.2: It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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