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Radio schedule Wednesday 3rd February 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 1

Adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates another 18th century bet: can he walk blindfolded from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building in under an hour?

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 2 - On The Carpet

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 7, Episode 12

A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.

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

The Motion Show

Episode 2.2: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Simon Bates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 2, Episode 6

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cycle of Life

The three friends each have separate challenges facing them, but they're still laughing.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 2 - On The Carpet

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 7, Episode 12

A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.

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

The Motion Show

Episode 2.2: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Simon Bates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 2, Episode 6

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 1

Adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates another 18th century bet: can he walk blindfolded from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building in under an hour?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 3 - The Third Chronicle

As the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 2

Can Tim's pig (Gwladys) cross a bridge quicker than a waterman can row the width of the river beneath?

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 2 - On The Carpet

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 7, Episode 12

A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
The King's Men. Image shows from L to R: Smyth (Robert Webb), Ridley (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The King's Men

Radio 2 sitcom pilot written by Arthur Mathews and Terry Mynott about two policemen who join the secret service.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 1

Adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates another 18th century bet: can he walk blindfolded from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building in under an hour?

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Documentary

Marcus Brigstocke takes a retrospective look at 20 years of the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards, featuring highlights from this year's final.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Episode 1 - Dietary Practices

Andrew looks at what goes in to making our diet, including a rather different view of fair trade, a comment on road-kill as food and a moving song about the extinction of the mammoth. Sara Pascoe and Marek Larwood assist.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Future Of Radio. Copyright: Pier Productions

The Future Of Radio

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mashup Heaven

The radio boffins help audio graffiti artist Skanksy to mashup Radio 4 - and try to unmask his secret identity at the same time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 1, Episode 4

Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes reveal details about the Quote Unquote riot; take a trip to the BBC's Sound Effects department; listen in on David Miliband turning ever more crazy; look at the dangers of podcasts; and more.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 3

The comedy following a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds continues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 3 - Marathon

The team (and the audience) enter the London Marathon. Plus a song about train delays.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 3 - The Third Chronicle

As the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.

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

The Motion Show

Episode 2.2: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Simon Bates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 2, Episode 6

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 1

Adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates another 18th century bet: can he walk blindfolded from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building in under an hour?

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