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Radio schedule Friday 8th April 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 1 - I'm In Love, I'm In Love

Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 1

The guests for the opening episode of series two are Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie who discuss Hodge, the cat belonging to Doctor Samuel Pepys; Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton; and the Lyme Missal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - The MacReekie Rising Of '74

Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back. With George Chisholm standing in for Spike Milligan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 8.6, All Roads Lead to Rome: Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP has been on a quest, trying to find some answers, answers the self-help section of the bookshop has proven painfully unable to provide.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure. Josie (Josie Long). Copyright: BBC

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 2

Things are looking up for Josie, but then she has her heart broken.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - The MacReekie Rising Of '74

Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back. With George Chisholm standing in for Spike Milligan.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 5

Host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Pippa Evans, Keir McAllister and Susan Morrison and journalist Hugo Rifkind for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 8.6, All Roads Lead to Rome: Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 1 - I'm In Love, I'm In Love

Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 1

The guests for the opening episode of series two are Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie who discuss Hodge, the cat belonging to Doctor Samuel Pepys; Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton; and the Lyme Missal.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Did Aliens Visit Pembrokeshire?

John and Mike head to Broadhaven to explore the site where 14 children saw a UFO land right next to their school playground in February 1977.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 48, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Zoe Lyons, Vikki Stone, Jon Holmes and Freya Parker to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - The MacReekie Rising Of '74

Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back. With George Chisholm standing in for Spike Milligan.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP has been on a quest, trying to find some answers, answers the self-help section of the bookshop has proven painfully unable to provide.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 1

The guests for the opening episode of series two are Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie who discuss Hodge, the cat belonging to Doctor Samuel Pepys; Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton; and the Lyme Missal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sound of da Police

When Doreen is mugged, Adam and Rudy react very differently. Adam intends to become a role model for the community, and Rudy intends to whack the ragamuffin with a cricket bat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 5 - Billie Holliday

Mark presents the life of Billie Holliday, the jazz musician and singer who shocked and outraged, but whose songs had a deep and complex side to them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Jonny Sweet

Hard To Tell

Series 2, Episode 4

It's Ellen's birthday and, despite money troubles, Tom wants to make an unforgettable impression, while all of Ellen's friends are determined to keep her away from him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 8.6, All Roads Lead to Rome: Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 1 - I'm In Love, I'm In Love

Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 1

The guests for the opening episode of series two are Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie who discuss Hodge, the cat belonging to Doctor Samuel Pepys; Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton; and the Lyme Missal.

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