Radio schedule for 27th December 2013 (full list)

7am (repeat)

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

7:30am (repeat)

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

8am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.2, Two's Company: Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.

8:30am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

9am (repeat)

Girls Will Be Girls

Episode 4: Sketches and songs from Rebecca Front and Sioned Wiliam, featuring the Suburban Heritage Audio Tour.

9:30am (repeat)

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 3

Maddox takes a moral stance with disastrous results.

10am (repeat)

The Guessing Game

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy quiz hosted by Clive Anderson with team captains Alex Horne and Susan Calman. A fun filled half hour with silly questions and even sillier answers. Guests this week are Aisling Bea and Lloyd Langford.

11:30am (repeat)

Bad Language

Episode 5

Richard Herring hosts another episode of the panel show about language. Des is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, while Keith enlists the aid of Mark Nelson.

11:30am (repeat)

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hector's House of Windsor

The Queen's Scots gillie aids her in a cunning plan to put her unruly prime minister and deputy firmly in their place.

12pm (repeat)

Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires

Episode 1 - Victoria arrives in Auld Reekie

Victoria Van Helsing arrives in Edinburgh with a mission to rid the city of an invasion of blood sucking vampires.

12pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.2, Two's Company: Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.

12:30pm (repeat)

Legend Of The Holyrood Vampires

Episode 2 - The undead curse starts to bite!

Victoria & Bella discover how deeply the undead curse has afflicted Edinburgh.

12:30pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

3:45pm
30 min

Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage

Episode 3

The wedding is in one week, but first Mark has to survive his stag night. He is - quite rightly - concerned about Stevie's plans for him.

5pm (repeat)

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 4 - Capital Return

Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?

5:30pm (repeat)

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

6:15pm
15 min

15 Minute Musical

Series 8, Episode 4 - Heaven Knows I'm Middle-Aged Now

Morrissey looks for a new musical collaborator. Can Bowie, McCartney or Gaga help?

6:30pm
30 min

Chain Reaction

Series 9, Episode 1 - Terry Christian interviews Kevin Bridges

Manchester's very own Terry Christian talks to Scotland's newest comedy superstar Kevin Bridges.

7pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.2, Two's Company: Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.

7:30pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

10pm (repeat)

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

10:30pm (repeat)

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 2 - Frank Skinner

Marcus Brigstocke asks Frank Skinner to try a spray tan, watch Inspector Morse, eat Jugged Hare and change a car tyre.

11pm (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Hypnotist Kenny Craig goes out to eat, bad transvestite Emily Howard goes shopping, and Vicky Pollard tries to explain why her homework is late.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Tommy Cockles

Tommy Cockles arrives at the theatre to find it transformed: there's a new Nigerian owner, soundman Goose has been replaced by an authoritarian ex-copper and receptionist Catherine has disappeared off to India to find herself.

2am (repeat)