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Radio schedule Friday 20th October 2017

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan. Image shows from L to R: Max (Max Olesker), Ivan (Ivan Gonzalez)

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull

Max and Ivan are called to help the penniless ringmaster of the crumbling Cirque Du Solihull when the cannon for the human cannonball is stolen. With guest Bridget Christie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Should the beautiful people should inherit the Earth? - and should the police all be like TV copper, Dixon of Dock Green? Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White and Simon Fanshawe.

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

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 1

Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett leave the comfy security of 1950s Manchester and head down-under to a town so remote it's not even on the map - Kalangadog Junction in Australia.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 5 - Recipe For My Very Favourite Cake

Sarah shares her recipe for her favourite cake - also known as a rescue plan for old, dead bananas.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Big Problems With Helen Keen. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

Big Problems With Helen Keen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Food

Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed? Can science help? Will the future be meals in a pill? Professional science amateur Helen Keen investigates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

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

Breaking The News

Series 8, Episode 1

Topical comedy with guests Geoff Norcott, Catriona Shearer, Raymond Mearns and Elaine Malcolmson.

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

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Should the beautiful people should inherit the Earth? - and should the police all be like TV copper, Dixon of Dock Green? Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White and Simon Fanshawe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 1

Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett leave the comfy security of 1950s Manchester and head down-under to a town so remote it's not even on the map - Kalangadog Junction in Australia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan. Image shows from L to R: Max (Max Olesker), Ivan (Ivan Gonzalez)

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull

Max and Ivan are called to help the penniless ringmaster of the crumbling Cirque Du Solihull when the cannon for the human cannonball is stolen. With guest Bridget Christie.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Ifan (Dan Rochford)

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Vote For Me

When there's a vacancy on the village committee, Anni and Ifan become rivals in the election. Deiniol decides he's born to be a political spin doctor and proceeds to cause havoc for both campaigns.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 94, Episode 7

Miles Jupp is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Desiree Burch, Jeremy Hardy and Suzi Ruffell to hash out the week's news. This week the panellists will be discussing the implications of a Brexit 'no deal' scenario, the FA's racism inquiry and Storm Ophelia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 12

Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan. Image shows from L to R: Max (Max Olesker), Ivan (Ivan Gonzalez)

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull

Max and Ivan are called to help the penniless ringmaster of the crumbling Cirque Du Solihull when the cannon for the human cannonball is stolen. With guest Bridget Christie.

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 2, Episode 2 - A Re-Kippered Life Smashed Some More

Pip and Harry find themselves building an entire railway network in their bid to catch the evil Mr Gently Benevolent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 2 - Relaunch Of The Sun

Prentiss and McCabe attempt the relaunch of The Sun newspaper as the beacon of the pro-Euro movement while retaining the paper's traditional readership.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
World Of Pub

World Of Pub

Episode 2.4: Dodgy Phil lays on an unusual awards ceremony to improve Barry and Garry's fortunes.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 5 - Recipe For My Very Favourite Cake

Sarah shares her recipe for her favourite cake - also known as a rescue plan for old, dead bananas.

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

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Should the beautiful people should inherit the Earth? - and should the police all be like TV copper, Dixon of Dock Green? Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Michael White and Simon Fanshawe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 1

Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett leave the comfy security of 1950s Manchester and head down-under to a town so remote it's not even on the map - Kalangadog Junction in Australia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Casebook Of Max And Ivan. Image shows from L to R: Max (Max Olesker), Ivan (Ivan Gonzalez)

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 2, Episode 3 - Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull

Max and Ivan are called to help the penniless ringmaster of the crumbling Cirque Du Solihull when the cannon for the human cannonball is stolen. With guest Bridget Christie.

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