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Radio schedule Friday 22nd December 2017

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

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 4 - Capital Return

Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Jeeves Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Jeeves Live!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Aunt and the Sluggard

While living in New York, Bertie has to persuade his brainy manservant Jeeves to concoct a spiffing plan, so that his poet pal Rocky can continue receiving a financial allowance from a rich aunt. The trouble is the aunt wants Rocky to have a good time visiting the fleshpots of Manhattan and to write her letters about it. But Rocky prefers to live as a recluse on Long Island, miles away. How on earth can it be done? Can Jeeves find a solution?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 7

A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

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

The Motion Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

Episode 5

A speeding driver brings back painful memories of her schooldays for Sue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
Inspector Steine. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Inspector Steine

The Christmas Of Inspector Steine, Episode 1 - The Christmas of Inspector Steine

Brighton, Christmas 1957 was memorable in all sorts of ways. It was the year of the Queen's first Christmas broadcast for one thing, as well as Mrs Groynes' first Christmas married to Captain Hoagland of the Royal Engineers. A happy time then? Well, apparently not!

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Image shows from L to R: Joel Morris, Jason Hazeley. Copyright: Simon Harries

Are You Alright In There?

A documentary about 'toilet books', presented by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 7

A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 3, Episode 3 - Skin

Bedbound and alone in Emlyn's caravan, Gareth's paranoia begins to take root - he becomes convinced that his wife and son are having an affair.

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

The Motion Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

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

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 4 - Capital Return

Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Jeeves Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Jeeves Live!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit

Bertie Wooster recounts his visit to a Christmas Eve house party. There's seasonal high-jinks as Bertie's rival, Tuppy Glossop, is also a guest. Bertie is smitten with attractive Roberta Wickham. Jeeves doesn't approve. Old scores must be settled in the dead of night, involving a darning needle and a punctured hot-water bottle. But will things go according to plan? Ask Jeeves!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Ifan (Dan Rochford), Deiniol (Rhys Ap Trefor), Anni (Llinos Mai), Mami (Rhian Morgan), Ben (Oliver Wood)

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Christmas Special - The Nativity

Deiniol directs Llanllai's annual village nativity and his vision is not exactly traditional. With the family taking the lead roles and Ifan in charge of special effects what could possibly go wrong?

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

2017 Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - The Christmas Special

A special topical Christmas edition from the satirists, featuring HM The Queen, Dame Joan Bakewell, Donald Trump and The Brexit Bulldog David Davis.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 5, Episode 7

A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

Episode 5

A speeding driver brings back painful memories of her schooldays for Sue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
Inspector Steine. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Inspector Steine

The Christmas Of Inspector Steine, Episode 1 - The Christmas of Inspector Steine

Brighton, Christmas 1957 was memorable in all sorts of ways. It was the year of the Queen's first Christmas broadcast for one thing, as well as Mrs Groynes' first Christmas married to Captain Hoagland of the Royal Engineers. A happy time then? Well, apparently not!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Christmas Special: A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 1, Episode 5

Joining John today is weatherman John Kettley, whom John is hoping can teach Ken a sundance to keep the rain at bay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Ed Reardon's Christmas Week, Christmas Special - It Started In August

Celebrate Christmas with Radio 4's favourite curmudgeonly author, Ed Reardon, and his faithful companion Elgar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Life: An Idiot's Guide. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

Life: An Idiot's Guide

Series 2, Episode 3 - Living With Technology

Stephen K Amos is joined by Marlon Davis, Jarlath Reagan and Lloyd Langford to consider the pros and cons of living with technology.

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

The Motion Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

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

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 4 - Capital Return

Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Jeeves Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Jeeves Live!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit

Bertie Wooster recounts his visit to a Christmas Eve house party. There's seasonal high-jinks as Bertie's rival, Tuppy Glossop, is also a guest. Bertie is smitten with attractive Roberta Wickham. Jeeves doesn't approve. Old scores must be settled in the dead of night, involving a darning needle and a punctured hot-water bottle. But will things go according to plan? Ask Jeeves!

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