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Radio schedule Tuesday 1st October 2013

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

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 3, Smoking Wet: 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 3: The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians.

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

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge.

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 5.24: Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry's in despair over his mate Bob's stag night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

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

The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

Episode 3

Patrick and Maureen have hit desperation point and invite a marriage counsellor to advise them on their communication skills live on-air. It's a recipe for disaster. With guests Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.

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 5.24: Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry's in despair over his mate Bob's stag night.

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 3.2, Vera writes from India, while Irene does some stirring over her pregnant daughter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.2, Our Own Correspondent: With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.

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

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 3, Smoking Wet: 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 3: The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians.

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

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 5

The truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame.

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 5.24: Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry's in despair over his mate Bob's stag night.

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

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge.

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

Genius

Series 2, Episode 3 - Brian Sewell

With Brian Sewell. Ideas include the horse-bike, putting the clocks back an hour every night, and having all Thomas the Tank Engine books narrated by Brian Sewell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 2 - Religion

More historical heroism - as Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test. With guest Henry Widdicombe.

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

One

Series 1, Episode 3

Sketches include the 'slipping forecast'; more from Jeremy Clarkson's Top Dog; a lost solo sailor; and an honest PA announcement from a train guard.

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

The Shuttleworths

Series 2, Episode 5 - Shuttleworth Diplomacy

John decides he's not spending enough 'quality time' with family and seeks to become a nicer, more approachable person.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

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

The Patrick And Maureen Maybe Music Experience

Episode 3

Patrick and Maureen have hit desperation point and invite a marriage counsellor to advise them on their communication skills live on-air. It's a recipe for disaster. With guests Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.2, Our Own Correspondent: With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.

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

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 3, Smoking Wet: 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 3: The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians.

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