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Radio schedule Tuesday 7th June 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting. Linda (Linda Smith). Copyright: BBC

Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting

Series 2, Episode 6

Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 1 - Robert Peston

Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 diaries, and is interviewed by Rufus Hound about his formative years. We find out about his childhood in bohemian North London, his love for prog rock and loon pants, and the reason for the way he speaks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

Episode 2 - Naught For Thy Comfort

If, having been dumped by your wife, you decide to commit suicide, you would think somebody would try to stop you.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 1 - 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skullduggery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

Episode 2 - Naught For Thy Comfort

If, having been dumped by your wife, you decide to commit suicide, you would think somebody would try to stop you.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 2 - Summer

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Summer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting. Linda (Linda Smith). Copyright: BBC

Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting

Series 2, Episode 6

Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 1 - Robert Peston

Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 diaries, and is interviewed by Rufus Hound about his formative years. We find out about his childhood in bohemian North London, his love for prog rock and loon pants, and the reason for the way he speaks.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 2 - Lionel Shriver

Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Galton And Simpson Playhouse

Episode 2 - Naught For Thy Comfort

If, having been dumped by your wife, you decide to commit suicide, you would think somebody would try to stop you.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 5 Live 9:30pm
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 13, Episode 34 - Euro 2016 Preview

Josh Widdicombe is joined by Wales supporter and comedian Elis James, German comedian Henning Wehn, England fan and actor Tom Davis and Ireland devotee Neil Delamere. It's every man for himself, but which country will come out victorious?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 1 - Robert Peston

Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 diaries, and is interviewed by Rufus Hound about his formative years. We find out about his childhood in bohemian North London, his love for prog rock and loon pants, and the reason for the way he speaks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled

Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with his absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent, when he receives an intriguing invitation to a house party with Britain's poshest man.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Royal Visit

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong), Craig Children (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller

Episode 1

Number One for young people - Martin Bain-Jones and Craig Children present their frightfully clever pop culture show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Remains Of Foley And McColl. Copyright: BBC

The Remains Of Foley And McColl

Episode 2 - Cutting Edge

Sean Foley and Hamish McColl board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh, young listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 2 - Summer

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Summer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting. Linda (Linda Smith). Copyright: BBC

Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting

Series 2, Episode 6

Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 1 - Robert Peston

Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 diaries, and is interviewed by Rufus Hound about his formative years. We find out about his childhood in bohemian North London, his love for prog rock and loon pants, and the reason for the way he speaks.

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