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Radio schedule Monday 5th May 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden as they lie on the subjects of Wales, fish, mouths and perfume.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Episode 8: Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 10, Episode 7 - The South Kawowan Summit

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catchment If You Can

Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 4 - Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer

Ruby Wax interviews voice of The Simpsons, star of Spinal Tap and political satirist Harry Shearer.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Wash And Blow, Episode 1

Bev, the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and Shirl, the stupidest, head out to sea on a cruise round the Fjords. Bev sees it as a perfect opportunity for a bit of extra business.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Secrets And Lattes. Image shows from L to R: Trisha (Julie Graham), Clare (Hilary Lyon), Krzysztof (Simon Greenall), Lizzie (Pearl Appleby). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Secrets And Lattes

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Paler Shade of White

Normally laid-back Trisha is wrong-footed when she comes face to face with a very unexpected visitor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Episode 8: Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 10, Episode 7 - The South Kawowan Summit

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catchment If You Can

Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Dylan Thomas Pub Quiz. Chris Corcoran. Copyright: Small and Clever

The Dylan Thomas Pub Quiz

Episode 2

Chris Corcoran tests a panel including Helen Griffin, Mab Jones and Sian Phillips on their knowledge of the Swansea poet. Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns adjudicates.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Tony Hawks, Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Miles Jupp as the lie on the subjects of the brain, the Victorians, toads and cooking.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Episode 8: Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 10, Episode 7 - The South Kawowan Summit

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

Comedy drama following the world's worst hairdressers, Bev and her assistant, Shirley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden as they lie on the subjects of Wales, fish, mouths and perfume.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:35pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 4 - Ruby Wax interviews Harry Shearer

Ruby Wax interviews voice of The Simpsons, star of Spinal Tap and political satirist Harry Shearer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2014, Episode 1 - Machynlleth Stand-Up Show 2014

Mike Bubbins introduces comedy from Lucy Beaumount, Gareth Brand, David Elms and Mike Wozniak.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Julian Fox: On A Lonely Planet. Copyright: BBC

Julian Fox: On A Lonely Planet

Episode 4

After three weeks without going outside London, Julian finally makes it on a cheap flight to Scotland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catchment If You Can

Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:30am (repeat)
The Dylan Thomas Pub Quiz. Chris Corcoran. Copyright: Small and Clever

The Dylan Thomas Pub Quiz

Episode 1

Chris Corcoran asks a celebrity panel how much they know, or think they know, about the Swansea poet. With panellists Mab Jones, Nadia Kamil and Steffan Rhodri.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 3 - Real Ale

It's the annual Real Ale competition but Colin and Kenneth have each entered a rival brew which leads to a bitter feud. Meanwhile Alison is despairing that the staff won't speak to one another.

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