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Radio schedule Friday 25th April 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 1, Episode 3

Tim recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to outrun a racehorse over a hundred yard dash. He seeks training advice from Kriss Akabusi and his former school PE teacher.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.3, A Star is Born: Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Betty Witherspoon Show

The Betty Witherspoon Show

Episode 9: Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 5 - Progressive Rock

There is much excitement on the Isle of Cumbrae as Millport is the subject of a make-over from a national newspaper. Irene fears the worst and worries that the town's unique charm will be ruined by nosy media-meddlers. Is now really the time for her to leave?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 3

Team captains Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson are joined by Jarred Christmas, Mark Watson and Eddie Large.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 3, Episode 5 - Annabel de Lacy

Jeremy meets Olympic equestrian Annabel de Lacy. Clare Balding recalls Annabel winning gold at 2012 and winning the hearts of the nation. Then tragedy strikes.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dangerous Posters

The useless officers' crackdown on fly-posting leads to the disappearance of 'Daddy Warbucks' and the sight of Bernie in a bright red wig.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.3, A Star is Born: Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Betty Witherspoon Show

The Betty Witherspoon Show

Episode 9: Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 5

Stephen reveals the origins of his enduring love of technology and his great friendship with Douglas Adams.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Holmes

Second Holmes

Episode 2, The Case Of The Maltese Pearls: The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 43, Episode 2

A celebration of Shakespeare, some commiserating with David Moyes and a little bit of mumbling... Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Holly Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 5.3, A Star is Born: Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Betty Witherspoon Show

The Betty Witherspoon Show

Episode 9: Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray poke fun at Europeans and celebrations.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 3, Episode 5 - Annabel de Lacy

Jeremy meets Olympic equestrian Annabel de Lacy. Clare Balding recalls Annabel winning gold at 2012 and winning the hearts of the nation. Then tragedy strikes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 1, Episode 3

Tim recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to outrun a racehorse over a hundred yard dash. He seeks training advice from Kriss Akabusi and his former school PE teacher.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2013, Episode 2 - Machynlleth Stand-Up Show 2013

Highlights of 2013's Machynlleth Comedy Festival in Wales.

Radio 4 11pm
Les Dawson

In the Psychiatrist's Chair

A chance to hear again Les Dawson's earnest and open interview with Dr Anthony Clare, recorded the week before Dawson's death in 1993.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketches include a plea for donations to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals, the heartbreaking story of a little wooden boy who is ever so slightly annoying, and what to do at work if you suspect you have a decadent colleague. Plus a clip from the lazy writers' exciting new drama, Thatcher: The Years They Haven't Done Yet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 4 - Trout Farm

John Weak discovers there's a "T" missing from the end of HR, when Human Resources has a communal hot flush over his witty entry on Deirdre Simmons's leaving card...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 5 - Progressive Rock

There is much excitement on the Isle of Cumbrae as Millport is the subject of a make-over from a national newspaper. Irene fears the worst and worries that the town's unique charm will be ruined by nosy media-meddlers. Is now really the time for her to leave?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 3

Team captains Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson are joined by Jarred Christmas, Mark Watson and Eddie Large.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Second Holmes

Second Holmes

Episode 2, The Case Of The Maltese Pearls: The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Private Views

Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.

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