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Radio schedule Wednesday 1st October 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Notion Of Nation

When Martin becomes a best-selling author with his scathing attack of Britain under New Labour, The Notion Of Nation, Charles finds himself commissioned by the Government to bring his friend down a peg or two - a commission he's keen to accept.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 2 - How To Define Oneself In Terms Of Regional, Cultural And Geopolitical Identity Without Tears.

In a post-referendum world, Jeremy Hardy examines questions of nationality, identity and accents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 11 - Not The Burkiss Way

Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 6

Young inventors, and the 1930s musical Adam and Eve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 1

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The topics are Sleep, Beer, Childbirth and Sir Isaac Newton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Episode 3.1: Ad man Ken Handley snags a leggy model to spy on the work of a rival agency.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 5

Word-obsessed comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With comedians Lloyd Langford, Holly Walsh and Paul Sinha and novelist and classicist Natalie Haynes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 11 - Not The Burkiss Way

Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 6

Young inventors, and the 1930s musical Adam and Eve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 2

Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Notion Of Nation

When Martin becomes a best-selling author with his scathing attack of Britain under New Labour, The Notion Of Nation, Charles finds himself commissioned by the Government to bring his friend down a peg or two - a commission he's keen to accept.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 1

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The topics are Sleep, Beer, Childbirth and Sir Isaac Newton.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 3 - How To Be A Good Citizen

Jeremy Hardy attempts to understand citizenship, to examine the state and to spell surveillance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 11 - Not The Burkiss Way

Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 6

Young inventors, and the 1930s musical Adam and Eve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 2 - How To Define Oneself In Terms Of Regional, Cultural And Geopolitical Identity Without Tears.

In a post-referendum world, Jeremy Hardy examines questions of nationality, identity and accents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 3, Episode 6

It is Vidar's birthday but the Questers' celebrations are soon cut short when the Beacon of Doom is lit, and one of them to must go into battle with Lord Darkness himself.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 2, Episode 2

Nigel is charged with creating relaxing music for a pregnant ladies music group, but his preparations are hampered by the usual array of challenging pupils and a rather early arrival.

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 3.3, The Thing: Learn about medieval cooking, and view the most precious exhibit.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard. Mordrin McDonald (David Kay). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Start, The Middle, And The End Of Time

Mordrin decides he has to do something to rescue his chances of ever getting together with Heather.

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

The Big Booth

Episode 6: Tasty monologues and sketches starring Boothby Graffoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 1

Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden join David Mitchell for another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The topics are Sleep, Beer, Childbirth and Sir Isaac Newton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 2

Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Notion Of Nation

When Martin becomes a best-selling author with his scathing attack of Britain under New Labour, The Notion Of Nation, Charles finds himself commissioned by the Government to bring his friend down a peg or two - a commission he's keen to accept.

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