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Radio schedule Thursday 17th August 2017

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 5

Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 3 - Shrewsbury

Mark performs from the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the politest town in Britain, even if no-one is quite sure how to pronounce it. He looks at some of the best (or worst) looking buildings in the country, a beautiful path that requires a Croatian bouncer, and the roles of famous figures such as Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Percy Thrower.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 4

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Lost Emperor

Archaeologist Seagoon hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Bus Pass

The work machine has finally excreted Peter and Sam. Now the two friends meet, of all places, in the queue for their senior bus passes.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lucian

Natalie stands up for the Greek writer Lucian, the forgotten inventor of science fiction. With special guests Edith Hall and Matthew Sweet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 4

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Lost Emperor

Archaeologist Seagoon hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Bus Pass

The work machine has finally excreted Peter and Sam. Now the two friends meet, of all places, in the queue for their senior bus passes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 5

Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 3 - Shrewsbury

Mark performs from the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the politest town in Britain, even if no-one is quite sure how to pronounce it. He looks at some of the best (or worst) looking buildings in the country, a beautiful path that requires a Croatian bouncer, and the roles of famous figures such as Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Percy Thrower.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2017, Episode 1

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 4

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Lost Emperor

Archaeologist Seagoon hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 3 - Shrewsbury

Mark performs from the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the politest town in Britain, even if no-one is quite sure how to pronounce it. He looks at some of the best (or worst) looking buildings in the country, a beautiful path that requires a Croatian bouncer, and the roles of famous figures such as Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Percy Thrower.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Publicity Is Good Publicity

The young aspiring politicians of the new political party attempt to step up a gear and get the recognition and publicity they deserve. All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2017, Episode 2

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 5 - Salisbury Plain

Comedy series starring Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Marshall Smith and William Vandyck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything: Wander around the many galleries and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Bus Pass

The work machine has finally excreted Peter and Sam. Now the two friends meet, of all places, in the queue for their senior bus passes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 5

Maverick BBC reporter George Cragge has been murdered - or has he?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 3 - Shrewsbury

Mark performs from the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the politest town in Britain, even if no-one is quite sure how to pronounce it. He looks at some of the best (or worst) looking buildings in the country, a beautiful path that requires a Croatian bouncer, and the roles of famous figures such as Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Percy Thrower.

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