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Radio schedule Thursday 8th August 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Isy Suttie

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by comic singer/songwriter and Peep Show star Isy Suttie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 3, Episode 2 - Author, Author And Front Row Centre With Thaddeus Bristol

This week includes his observations of life as an author on tour in "Author, Author", a satirical swipe at critics in "Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol" and some extracts from his diaries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 3 - On The Line

Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 3, Mr Lushington: Pierce Egan's behind with news of slums, a king's interiors, and a dog-and-monkey fight.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2013, Episode 4

Live from the Edinburgh Festival with guests including Andrew Maxwell and Jenny Eclair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio Scotland 3:30pm
30 min
Bad Language. Image shows from L to R: Des Clarke, Richard Herring, Keith Farnan. Copyright: BBC

Bad Language

Episode 4

Des is joined by Jarlath Regan. On Keith's team is the BAFTA-winning comedian Susan Calman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.3, Brideshead Unvisited: Patrick makes the family attend a wedding, but will Stella's doubts prove justified?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Isy Suttie

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by comic singer/songwriter and Peep Show star Isy Suttie.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 3, Episode 3 - Memory Lapse And If I Ruled the World

This week, childhood memories of competitive parenting in "Memory Lapse" and a character monologue imagining what life would be like "If I Ruled The World!".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2013, Episode 4

Live from the Edinburgh Festival with guests including Andrew Maxwell and Jenny Eclair.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable. Ian D. Montfort (Tom Binns). Copyright: BBC

Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable

Episode 2

Ian D Montfort, spirit medium from Sheffield, stars in this comedy showcase that will amaze as well as entertain. This week with actress, singer and Hi-de-Hi legend Ruth Madoc.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 3, Episode 2 - Author, Author And Front Row Centre With Thaddeus Bristol

This week includes his observations of life as an author on tour in "Author, Author", a satirical swipe at critics in "Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol" and some extracts from his diaries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Ballet Tour

Giles leads a ballet tour around Europe, from Minsk to Vienna via Budleigh Salterton.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 3

A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter amongst the ladies of Wadenbrook, while Mary's dad Norman has an adventure of his own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Wilson Dixon Line. Jesse Griffin. Copyright: BBC

The Wilson Dixon Line

Episode 1 - Words Of Wisdom

Wilson talks about the world and shares his observations of society and the differences between the UK and Cripple Creek. He recounts some of his experiences from his travels, his interactions with people and places and offers his unique advice on how to live life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Episode 2.5: In the final recording at the famous BBC Paris Studios, Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome Spike Milligan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 3 - On The Line

Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 3, Mr Lushington: Pierce Egan's behind with news of slums, a king's interiors, and a dog-and-monkey fight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.3, Brideshead Unvisited: Patrick makes the family attend a wedding, but will Stella's doubts prove justified?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Isy Suttie

Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by comic singer/songwriter and Peep Show star Isy Suttie.

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