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Radio schedule Wednesday 7th October 2015

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Sami Shah

A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan

Episode 1

Award-winning comedian and author Sami Shah travels to Birmingham to present a short guide to his home country of Pakistan. Sami looks at the country's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India right up to the present day.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Surprise Wedding

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

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 8

A dandy's revenge with Beau Legs, and persecuting pigeons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Puzzle Panel

Episode 8: Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant, Dr Doreen Baxter and William Hartston.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 1

Twenty years married to Catherine of Aragon - and no son. Should she take all the blame?

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

The Sinha Carta

Paul Sinha looks at Magna Carter, explains its contents, ommissions, and suggests some new additions.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Surprise Wedding

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

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 8

A dandy's revenge with Beau Legs, and persecuting pigeons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Imaginary Friends

Episode 3: After infiltrating the Truth Seekers cult, Roger and his boss Tom's true identities are set to be revealed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Puzzle Panel

Episode 8: Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant, Dr Doreen Baxter and William Hartston.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 1

Twenty years married to Catherine of Aragon - and no son. Should she take all the blame?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Sami Shah

A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan

Episode 1

Award-winning comedian and author Sami Shah travels to Birmingham to present a short guide to his home country of Pakistan. Sami looks at the country's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India right up to the present day.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sami Shah

A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan

Episode 2

Sami looks at Pakistan's social and cultural history, from its music and cinema, to its increasing religious conservatism.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Surprise Wedding

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

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 8

A dandy's revenge with Beau Legs, and persecuting pigeons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sami Shah

A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan

Episode 1

Award-winning comedian and author Sami Shah travels to Birmingham to present a short guide to his home country of Pakistan. Sami looks at the country's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India right up to the present day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Bird Island

Series 1, Episode 1

Ben loses his watch and logs on to a dating website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian Leslie presents a new Radio 4 comedy show which brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best known writers

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Katie Hopkins

This week we listen in to the voicemail of controversial newspaper columnist, Katie Hopkins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Wireless

The History Plays

Episode 2 - Stonehouse In Alice

An imagined confrontation between the fugitive MP John Stonehouse and a young journalist Ed who seems to be after more than just a good story. With Blackadder star Tim McInnerny and Eric & Ernie actor Daniel Rigby.

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

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 2 - Smoked Meat

Sir Marcus wants a global web presence by the end of the week. Mean marketing director John Weak descends to the IT netherworld to do battle with Gavin Smedley, an IT director grown from the sweat of a techie's armpit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Imaginary Friends

Episode 3: After infiltrating the Truth Seekers cult, Roger and his boss Tom's true identities are set to be revealed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Puzzle Panel

Episode 8: Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant, Dr Doreen Baxter and William Hartston.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 1

Twenty years married to Catherine of Aragon - and no son. Should she take all the blame?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Sami Shah

A Beginner's Guide To Pakistan

Episode 1

Award-winning comedian and author Sami Shah travels to Birmingham to present a short guide to his home country of Pakistan. Sami looks at the country's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India right up to the present day.

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