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Radio schedule Tuesday 30th December 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 1, Work is Freedom: Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 1 - Zurich: Part One

As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air? And just what has Arthur painted on the side of the van?

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 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 10, Dr Sparrow of Harley Street: Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2014 Christmas Specials

The popular impressions show takes a look at favourite seasonal shows, like the cosy Christmas specials of Crimewatch and Embarrassing Bodies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 1

Why does an intercity journey turn into an emotional rollercoaster? Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations for each other. And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio Scotland

Mistress MacKenzie And Friends

A repeat of this radio.

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 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 10, Dr Sparrow of Harley Street: Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Terry-Thomas

Memories Of A Cad

Affectionate comedy drama by Roy Smiles about the relationship between Terry-Thomas and Richard Briers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Dame Hilda Bracket and Dr Evadne Hinge. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Fyffe, George Logan. Copyright: BBC

The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 1, Episode 12

Domestic comedy about lifetime companions, spinsters Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 1, Work is Freedom: Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2014 Christmas Specials

The popular impressions show takes a look at favourite seasonal shows, like the cosy Christmas specials of Crimewatch and Embarrassing Bodies.

Radio 4 6:15pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 8, Episode 1 - It's a One-Hit-Wonderful Life

Simon Cowell contemplates ending his career, when his guardian angel Susan Boyle appears.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 1 - Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe tries camping in a tent for the first time and watches as much of The Thick Of It as she can stand. Marcus also offers her a Jagerbomb, but will she accept?

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 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 10, Dr Sparrow of Harley Street: Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Zurich, Episode 1 - Zurich: Part One

As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air? And just what has Arthur painted on the side of the van?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 1, Tower of London: The Kiwi novelty music duo try to make it big in the English capital.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2014, Episode 1 - Fresh From The Fringe: 2014

Showcase of new comedy talent from the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Jason Cook and including award-winners Alex Edelman and Funz & Gamez.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Scrooby Trevithick. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Scrooby Trevithick

Series 2, Episode 1 - Entrepreneur

Scrooby tries to become an entrepreneur by misspending his inheritance on the horses, the dogs and 'the Fruit on a Pizza' pizza company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Alok (Susheel Kumar), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hovering Chops

The careful eco-balance of shop is under threat when a new butcher sets up shop in Lenzie with a dazzling array of award winning sausages and forthright chat. The current butcher incumbent, Mutton Jeff, is particularly upset that his chop empire is under threat and calls upon Ramesh and the Lenzie Local Retail Traders Association to put a stop it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2014 Christmas Specials

The popular impressions show takes a look at favourite seasonal shows, like the cosy Christmas specials of Crimewatch and Embarrassing Bodies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Dame Hilda Bracket and Dr Evadne Hinge. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Fyffe, George Logan. Copyright: BBC

The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 1, Episode 12

Domestic comedy about lifetime companions, spinsters Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 1, Work is Freedom: Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.

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