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Radio schedule Friday 23rd December 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Christmas Special 1, The Fight Before Christmas: Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - The Scam

As Christmas approaches, and Arthur attempts to get his Christmas scotch from Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

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 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 4 - Meeting Thirty-Four

Joining John and Humphrey this week are comedian and podcaster Richard Herring, lizard locomotion expert Dr. Christofer Clemente and art historican Dr. Kristen Lippincott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

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 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

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

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 10

Des this week is joined by Elaine Malcolmson, Ayesha Hazarika, Keir McAllister and Neil Bratchpiece.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 4 - Meeting Thirty-Four

Joining John and Humphrey this week are comedian and podcaster Richard Herring, lizard locomotion expert Dr. Christofer Clemente and art historican Dr. Kristen Lippincott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Christmas Special 1, The Fight Before Christmas: Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - The Scam

As Christmas approaches, and Arthur attempts to get his Christmas scotch from Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6pm
60 min
Gareth Bale

Our Evening With Gareth Bale

A comedy play for voices inspired by Wales's heroics at Euro 2016. It took Wales 58 years to get to a major tournament. Dave and his uncle Daf have less than one day.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 5, Episode 6

A review the week's biggest stories from Wales and the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2016 Christmas Specials

Listen out for light-hearted Christmassy versions of your favourite shows, from Panorama to File On Four.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

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 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

BBC Radio 3 8pm
120 min
David Sedaris

David Sedaris: Death Knows No Season

David Sedaris presents comic stories backed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - The Scam

As Christmas approaches, and Arthur attempts to get his Christmas scotch from Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Pleased To Meet You

Pleased To Meet You

Episode 3.2, A Very Dora Christmas: Find out what, or rather who, saucy Dora Dale is roasting on an open fire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 3, Episode 3

With David Quantick, Simon Evans and Dara O'Briain

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fitness Club

The Laird challenges Dougal to a MacAthlon, the famous Highland endurance test, which involves swimming Loch Crankie, cycling to the bottom of Ben Kingsley then running the length of Glen Close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jobhunting

Dave tries to get his life back on track by getting a job, but help from fellow Storage Garden tenant Geoff creates more problems than it solves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 4 - Meeting Thirty-Four

Joining John and Humphrey this week are comedian and podcaster Richard Herring, lizard locomotion expert Dr. Christofer Clemente and art historican Dr. Kristen Lippincott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Christmas Special 1, The Fight Before Christmas: Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - The Scam

As Christmas approaches, and Arthur attempts to get his Christmas scotch from Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

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