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Radio schedule Tuesday 27th August 2013

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 5.15, 1985: Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Rory Bremner

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 2

Rory Bremner presents a topical satire show that blends stand-up, sketch, investigative satire and interviews.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
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 5.15, 1985: Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Radio 4

Bad Elvis

Aidan, Deaf, checks into the hotel he used to stay in with his mother and father as a child. During the evening an Elvis impersonator starts to sing at the wedding downstairs, interrupting his rest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 3, Episode 3

Crossed wires for Bernard when he overhears his dad talking to a doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Bus

Routemasters

Episode 1 - Taking The Michelangelo

When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Edinburgh Special, Episode 1 - In Treatment

A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling.

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 5.15, 1985: Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101?

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 7

Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1, Episode 2 - W. G. Grace

Mark presents the life of W. G. Grace, who was during much of his life one of the most famous persons in England. The first modern celebrity, despite being very Victorian.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Edinburgh Special - Edinburgh Special 2012

A one-off Edinburgh special of music and comedy from Alex Horne and his 5 piece band. With special guests Al Murray and poet Tim Key.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Advert

Following a contretemps with a building society cashier, Arthur helps Malcolm prepare for an audition for a television commercial by having a few drinks. Bolstered by his favourite tipple, he decides to gatecrash the audition himself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Episode 2, Chips off an Angry Block: The new poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Episode 2.6, Normal Truth: The cartoonist boldly tells the truth to end his series - a less-than-wise career move?

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Bus

Routemasters

Episode 1 - Taking The Michelangelo

When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Rory Bremner

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 2

Rory Bremner presents a topical satire show that blends stand-up, sketch, investigative satire and interviews.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 3, Episode 3

Crossed wires for Bernard when he overhears his dad talking to a doctor.

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