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Radio schedule Wednesday 23rd August 2017

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 6

Maria and Richard have their lives back, and it's decision time for Paul and Ruby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 5 - Olivia Colman interviews Sharon Horgan

Olivia Colman, star of Broadchurch and Twenty Twelve, talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of Bafta-nominated sitcom Pulling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Multiple Mines

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Smugglers

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.4, Taking It On The Chin: As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 3, Episode 1 - Day of the Living Dead

Jill and Colin try couples therapy, Terri plans her next big trip and Joel goes over to the dark side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Multiple Mines

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Smugglers

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 3

Stephen reveals how a call out of the blue led to him becoming a poster boy for, of all things, celibacy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.4, Taking It On The Chin: As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 6

Maria and Richard have their lives back, and it's decision time for Paul and Ruby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 5 - Olivia Colman interviews Sharon Horgan

Olivia Colman, star of Broadchurch and Twenty Twelve, talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of Bafta-nominated sitcom Pulling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 2

Mort is keen to see Princess Keli again. Then Death sends him on his first solo mission and one name on the list shocks him.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Ankle Tag

Pilot, Episode 0 - The Beginning

New parents Gruff and Alice's lives are disrupted when Gruff's dad appears on their doorstep unexpectedly, wanting to stay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Multiple Mines

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Smugglers

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 5 - Olivia Colman interviews Sharon Horgan

Olivia Colman, star of Broadchurch and Twenty Twelve, talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of Bafta-nominated sitcom Pulling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Episode 1 - Pilot

Comedy show offering an insight into the private lives of the famous. Ringo is trying to get The Beatles back together; Peaches Geldof doesn't understand why her dad is famous; and Jools Holland appears to have been kidnapped.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The John Moloney Show. John Moloney. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The John Moloney Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Edward Goes To The Vet

Edward isn't feeling well, he's leaning to the far-right - and it's not clear if it's a balancing act or political abnormality. There's only one thing for it, a trip to the Vet. John and Edward come up against characters who don't understand their plight, nor that of those most in need. Edward may end up providing as many solutions as he receives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Resurrection Of St Jerome

Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the extravagant lifestyle of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo and his wife Isabella.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 4 - Scnittke

Kieran Hodgson tries to teach his friend about the joys of Scnittke. With guest star Georgie Glen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Nick Revell Show

The Nick Revell Show

Episode 2.2, Visitors: When the writer's niece and an old pal visit, love is in the air. Or is it just a hangover?

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 2

Mort is keen to see Princess Keli again. Then Death sends him on his first solo mission and one name on the list shocks him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 3

Stephen reveals how a call out of the blue led to him becoming a poster boy for, of all things, celibacy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 3.4, Taking It On The Chin: As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated, she's in for a big surprise.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 6

Maria and Richard have their lives back, and it's decision time for Paul and Ruby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 5 - Olivia Colman interviews Sharon Horgan

Olivia Colman, star of Broadchurch and Twenty Twelve, talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of Bafta-nominated sitcom Pulling.

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