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Radio schedule Tuesday 2nd January 2018

BBC Radio Scotland 6:30am (repeat)
The Big Yin. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

The Big Yin

Episode 2

Janey Godley presents a special programme looking at her hero, Billy Connolly and the influence he still has today. Janey finds out why Glasgow was so important to The Big Yin and how he paved the way for other comedians and artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Tim McInnerny, Haydn Gwynne

Guests Are Like Fish

Episode 3

Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Jim and Anna.

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

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 9

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Food for Thought: The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad.

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

2017 Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - The End of the World

As a seasonal treat, the team imagines the world on the verge of a nuclear apocalypse. The government only has a few minutes to make a final decision about the new London runway, Thought for The Day consists only of a blood-curdling scream, and You and Yours advises on insurance claims for thermo-nuclear damage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 4, Sport and Leisure: The comedian shares his thoughts on how we spend our leisure time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 9

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Food for Thought: The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad.

BBC Radio Scotland 1pm
60 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

New Year Special

Grant Stott pits the professionals against the journalists in this special episode, looking forward to the sporting, cultural and more unusual events that are taking place in 2018.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 5 - Charity Begins at Home

Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Tim McInnerny, Haydn Gwynne

Guests Are Like Fish

Episode 3

Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Jim and Anna.

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

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 5 - Hull

Mark Steel performs for the locals in Hull.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 9

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Food for Thought: The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad.

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

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 1 - Magic

Did witches really fly with broomsticks between their legs or did they just get a bit overexcited?

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Liam Mullone's Disappointing World. Liam Mullone. Copyright: Channel X

Liam Mullone's Disappointing World

Radio 4 stand-up pilot tackling the universal theme that sums up all human endeavour: disappointment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 5

Sam has his death foretold by The Oracle of Fenrog, Lord Darkness books himself in for a retox and Kreech unwittingly releases the dreaded Nightdemon.

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

The Consultants

Episode 1: A lifestyle presentation conference.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Episode 1, The True Confessions of Sherlock Holmes: Simon Munnery debunks the image of some iconic characters, starting with the 'science man' of Baker Street.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 5 - Charity Begins at Home

Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Tim McInnerny, Haydn Gwynne

Guests Are Like Fish

Episode 3

Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Jim and Anna.

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

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

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