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Radio schedule Tuesday 31st December 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

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.

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

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 1 - Paul Daniels

With Paul Daniels. Ideas include stupid tests at cash points, the 99p coin, and running the Houses of Parliament based on the rules of Just a Minute.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Spread A Little Happiness. Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 1, Episode 1

A first customer creates excitement but Hope and Joy are deflated when he merely asks for directions to the chiropodist.

BBC Radio Scotland 10am (repeat)
Clive Anderson

The Guessing Game

Series 2, Episode 3

Clive Anderson, Alex Horne and Susan Calman are joined by Hal Cruttenden and Keith Farnan.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Bad Language. Image shows from L to R: Des Clarke, Richard Herring, Keith Farnan. Copyright: BBC

Bad Language

Episode 3

Des is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, semi-finalist in the 'So You Think You're Funny?' competition, and Keith's guest is the New Zealand comic Jarred Christmas.

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

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.3, As Unequal As Others: The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 8, Episode 6 - Ra Ra It's Putin

A camp look at Russia's greatest love machine. Contains disco music.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

2010 Specials - Ring in the New

Satan decides he needs a holiday, so he goes to the Lake District while Scumspawn is left in charge of Hell.

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

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

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.

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

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 4 - Che Guevara

Mark presents the life of Che Guevara, possibly the greatest revolutionary in history, despite the fact he was a chronic asthmatic.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Britain Versus The World. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Britain Versus The World

Episode 1

Joining the British captain, Hal Cruttenden, is the Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford while the captain of the Rest of the World - Henning Wehn - is teamed with Canadian stand-up Katherine Ryan. The contest is overseen by Irishman Ed Byrne who does his very best to stay impartial.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything: Wander around the many galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper.

Radio 4 11:30pm
30 min
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

New Year's Eve Special, New Year Special - New Year's Eve Special 2013

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his five-piece band to kick off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy, original live music. With Milton Jones, Jenny Bede and beatboxer Beardyman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard. Mordrin McDonald (David Kay). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard

Series 2, Episode 6 - Merlin's Visit

Mordrin has to prepare for the visit of Merlin to Blairochil, and eyeing an opportunity for a promotion, pulls out all the stops.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Mastering The Universe. Image shows from L to R: Sally Grace, Dan Tetsell, Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French), Lucy Montgomery, Christopher Douglas. Copyright: BBC

Mastering The Universe

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Joy Of Sulks

This week Professor Joy Klamp looks at the role of the sulk in modern relationships.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 1 - Paul Daniels

With Paul Daniels. Ideas include stupid tests at cash points, the 99p coin, and running the Houses of Parliament based on the rules of Just a Minute.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Spread A Little Happiness. Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 1, Episode 1

A first customer creates excitement but Hope and Joy are deflated when he merely asks for directions to the chiropodist.

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.3, As Unequal As Others: The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.

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