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Radio schedule Tuesday 17th September 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Detentions

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 1, A Pickerskill Excursion: Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 1: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 2

Making new friends, the problem with polymath best-selling authors and a brief history of choice.

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 5.18, Under Two Floorboards: In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Rory Bremner

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 5

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

Episode 1

Unhappily married Patrick and Maureen are meant to be presenting a classical music show together, but they just can't stop bickering. With guest Jack Davenport.

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 5.18, Under Two Floorboards: In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
The Magnificent Andrea

The Magnificent Andrea

Comedy-drama about two very different men who meet at the funeral of the inspirational woman they both desperately loved.

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 6

Bernard strides manfully to the cricket crease, but can he save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Pickerskill Detentions

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 1, A Pickerskill Excursion: Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:45pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 1: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 3

Featuring a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man.

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 5.18, Under Two Floorboards: In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 2

Making new friends, the problem with polymath best-selling authors and a brief history of choice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 2, Episode 1 - Johnny Vegas

With Johnny Vegas. Ideas include metal detectors attached to dogs, the science of opposites and friendly car horns.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 2, Episode 3 - Fugitive

DS Nick Mohammed is on the trail of a fugitive, assisted by long-suffering constables Colin and Anna.

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 6 - Piddler On The Roof

Arthur prepares for his performance of Fiddler on the Roof, but an unfortunate typo on the posters leads to widespread confusion. When Arthur receives a concussion the performance is in doubt, but he soldiers on in his inimitable style.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
One. David Quantick. Copyright: Random Entertainment

One

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Mr Darcy battling aliens in a new sci-fi adventure; and Head of Philosophy Professor Watley attempting to record an answerphone message.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Birthday Bench

John orders a garden bench for Ken, but the birthday boy is very attached to his wicker chairs. There's trouble in store!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Rory Bremner

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 5

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

Episode 1

Unhappily married Patrick and Maureen are meant to be presenting a classical music show together, but they just can't stop bickering. With guest Jack Davenport.

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 6

Bernard strides manfully to the cricket crease, but can he save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Pickerskill Detentions

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 1, A Pickerskill Excursion: Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 1: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.

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