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Radio schedule Wednesday 9th March 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 2 - Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop

Al Murray, creator of the Pub Landlord, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop. Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?'

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Struggle For Promotion

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 8, Episode 5

The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Duncan spends some quality time with a nice hotel break in Somerset. Little does he know which part of Somerset his sister Jane is taking him to. Also, Duncan's nephew has been quiet about something.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Struggle For Promotion

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 8, Episode 5

The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Duncan spends some quality time with a nice hotel break in Somerset. Little does he know which part of Somerset his sister Jane is taking him to. Also, Duncan's nephew has been quiet about something.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 2 - Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop

Al Murray, creator of the Pub Landlord, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop. Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?'

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 3 - Ian Hislop interviews Victoria Coren-Mitchell

Ian Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell. Ian talks to Victoria about her wide and varied career in writing, quizzing and cards.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Struggle For Promotion

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 8, Episode 5

The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 2 - Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop

Al Murray, creator of the Pub Landlord, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop. Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?'

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 6 - Violence

Comic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Croft & Pearce Show. Image shows from L to R: Hannah Croft, Fiona Pearce. Copyright: CPL Productions

The Croft & Pearce Show

Episode 1

Listeners meet June and Jean, two middle-class ladies driven to the brink by the strain of village life in the Home Counties; as well as a rowdy Geordie called Brown Owl; and an over-excited work experience girl.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (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.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Twitter

History Retweeted

Episode 2 - The Premiere of Romeo and Juliet

Up-and-coming playwright Billy Shakespeare ponders how his new work will be received, but he does not need to worry, as the 16th century now comes complete with wi-fi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 2, Episode 2

Hosanna becomes George and Beverley's counsellor, but George is more interested in her relationship with Alex. This results in Hosanna pretending to develop a deep affection for snails. Meanwhile, Beverley is suffering an identity crisis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Duncan spends some quality time with a nice hotel break in Somerset. Little does he know which part of Somerset his sister Jane is taking him to. Also, Duncan's nephew has been quiet about something.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 2 - Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop

Al Murray, creator of the Pub Landlord, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop. Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?'

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