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Radio schedule Monday 15th January 2018

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 1 - Meeting Sixty-Eight

This week, the Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Sally Phillips welcome Rory Bremner; beer expert Pete Brown; and arts broadcaster Nikki Bedi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Cricket Match

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Although Hodges might not need the ringer, if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Series 4, Episode 5

With Armando Iannucci, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 2, Episode 3

Backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge has to deal with accusations of financial irregularities at the constituency office.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 3, Episode 1

Pliny, his mother Marcella and his slave Venta spend the day indulging in the pleasures of Rome - shopping and bathing.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Madman In The Attic

Tom Wrigglesworth phones home for his weekly check-in with his mum, dad and gran. With Tom's dad advocating some rather drastic 'rationalising', Tom realises that it might be time for him to have a clear-out himself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Cricket Match

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Although Hodges might not need the ringer, if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Series 4, Episode 5

With Armando Iannucci, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham and Sean Lock.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 17, Episode 2 - The Secret Life Of Birds

Brian and Robin are joined by Katy Brand, Steve Backshall, Professor Tim Birkhead and Brann the Raven to uncover the secret life of birds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 2, Episode 3

Backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge has to deal with accusations of financial irregularities at the constituency office.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 1 - Meeting Sixty-Eight

This week, the Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Sally Phillips welcome Rory Bremner; beer expert Pete Brown; and arts broadcaster Nikki Bedi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 2, Episode 1 - Unaccompanied

Having saved the world, Edna's life seems to be back to normal. But something keeps taking her back to Undone.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 2 - Meeting Sixty-Nine

With comedian Joe Lycett, sociologist Prof Tom Shakespeare and television presenter and writer Konnie Huq.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (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 1, Episode 3 - The Idol

Bill and Moira hire a swathe of girls from a local factory to mob Hancock, in order to teach him a lesson about his big-headedness. Unfortunately, they neglect to pay the 200-strong group, who promptly turn on the three, Sid, and his heavies!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Cricket Match

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Although Hodges might not need the ringer, if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 3, Episode 1

Pliny, his mother Marcella and his slave Venta spend the day indulging in the pleasures of Rome - shopping and bathing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 1 - Meeting Sixty-Eight

This week, the Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Sally Phillips welcome Rory Bremner; beer expert Pete Brown; and arts broadcaster Nikki Bedi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 2, Episode 6 - Out-wheezed

Charles is temporarily out-wheezed by rival PR woman and ex-girlfriend Gayle Shand, but can he get his revenge?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 95, Episode 2

Miles Jupp is joined by Angela Barnes, Lucy Porter, Lloyd Langford and political columnist for the Daily Mail, Peter Oborne. On the agenda this week, a cabinet reshuffle and a Coronation kerfuffle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 2: The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 2, Episode 1 - Unaccompanied

Having saved the world, Edna's life seems to be back to normal. But something keeps taking her back to Undone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Series 4, Episode 5

With Armando Iannucci, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 2, Episode 3

Backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge has to deal with accusations of financial irregularities at the constituency office.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 1 - Meeting Sixty-Eight

This week, the Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and his new curator Sally Phillips welcome Rory Bremner; beer expert Pete Brown; and arts broadcaster Nikki Bedi.

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