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Radio schedule Tuesday 3rd January 2017

BBC Radio Scotland 7am (repeat)
4 Extra Stands Up. Susana Mota. Copyright: BBC

The Art Of Warm-Up

Jo Caulfield explores the art of the warm-up comedian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Christmas Special

A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Pardon My French: Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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, New Year Special

Join the Ringers team as they look back at the year that never was, imagining what life would be like had Remain won, Trump lost and a host of other events that just might have happened.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis entertain with songs and sketches.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 2, Episode 2 - Under Every Stone

Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness, but up on the hills above Glan Don, she unearths a magical secret.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Pardon My French: Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.

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

Trivia Test Match

Brian Johnston umpires as team captains Willie Rushton and Alfred Marks battle guests Tim Rice and Paul Merton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.8, End of Term: Ambassador Mackenzie packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Christmas Special

A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Episode 2

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jimmy Clitheroe

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the little man with the big talent. But was 'Jim' a boy who was never allowed to grow up?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Pardon My French: Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 2, Episode 2 - Under Every Stone

Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness, but up on the hills above Glan Don, she unearths a magical secret.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor Celebrates...

Episode 1 - Sir Norman Wisdom

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life of Sir Norman Wisdom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Christmas Special

A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else

Series 1, Episode 2

Andrew examines the difficulties of human interaction and communication.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Date With Fate

Date With Fate

Episode 2, Along for the Ride: Colin impersonates a film producer with dangerous consequences.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Desolation Jests. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens. Copyright: BBC

Desolation Jests

Episode 4 - Sydney Pynchlink

Sir Sydney Pynchlink, the innovative director behind some of the country's most admired weather forecasts, chooses the laughs that would comfort him most during the extinction of all life on the planet; including a joke too dangerous for parliament, a horse with three legs, and a lobster with a rather crucial piece of evidence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 1, Episode 2

There's a robbery in the Fings and Bobs shop, but Anja and Benjio are only too happy to help the robber find his way around. Meanwhile, Mary's dark secret threatens to ruin her church choir's concert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 3.4, Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jimmy Clitheroe

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the little man with the big talent. But was 'Jim' a boy who was never allowed to grow up?

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

Trivia Test Match

Brian Johnston umpires as team captains Willie Rushton and Alfred Marks battle guests Tim Rice and Paul Merton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.8, End of Term: Ambassador Mackenzie packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Christmas Special

A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.

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