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Radio schedule Wednesday 19th November 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 5, The Unquiet American: The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Literary Festival

Damien and Anthony are at a literary festival to promote his new book about poets and their palates. But when a fellow author is knocked unconscious, Damien must save the day.

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

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 3, Episode 4

The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 2

In today's edition of the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart, comedian Richard Herring and novelist Louise Doughty join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Wanting Man

While being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exit Strategy

Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, in order to be sent to a better posting. But he will need Kat and Lucy's help in order to make it work.

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

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 3, Episode 4

The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 4.8: Can Irene get to the bottom of the story about her son?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 5, The Unquiet American: The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 2

In today's edition of the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart, comedian Richard Herring and novelist Louise Doughty join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 6 - On Location

Damien travels to the Lake District to film his doco about the eating habits of the great poets. But as sun turns to sleet, Damien's mood begins to match the colour of the clouds.

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

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 3, Episode 4

The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Literary Festival

Damien and Anthony are at a literary festival to promote his new book about poets and their palates. But when a fellow author is knocked unconscious, Damien must save the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Danny Robins Music Therapy. Danny Robins. Copyright: BBC

Danny Robins Music Therapy

Episode 1

Danny attempts to make traffic wardens cool, bring custom to a high-street fishmonger, help a listener musically fire their cleaner, and boost the confidence of a doormouse with alopecia. With special beat-boxing guest Darren 'Beardyman' Foreman, and the Finchley Children's Music Group choir.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
James Acaster's Findings. James Acaster. Copyright: BBC

James Acaster's Findings

Episode 3 - Wheels

This week's episode sees James analysing the stylistic perfection of 'The Wheels on the Bus', refusing to divulge his roulette wheel exploits (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...) and reinventing the Ferris wheel so it's proportionally more thrilling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 4

Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in South London with Billy Jenkins, Kevin Eldon, Imran Yusuf and Kate Fox.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chance

Tim tackles the dicey issue of 'chance' via a selection of poems, including The Wrong Number That Led to a Marriage and Probably Gay.

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

The Skivers

Episode 2: Action from ancient Greece to 221-B Baker Street.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 4.8: Can Irene get to the bottom of the story about her son?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 2

In today's edition of the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart, comedian Richard Herring and novelist Louise Doughty join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 5, The Unquiet American: The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.

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