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Radio schedule Friday 13th April 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Flying Scotsman

A whodunnit set on the great Flying Scotsman in the days of steam. Stanley Baxter stars as the guard in charge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Thirty-Second

The Vogons have arrived. Can Thor (with the help of a contract to become God of Nano) save the day?

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 9

Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 6 - Circling The Square

Lawyer Roger Thursby defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

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 3, Episode 1 - Wedding Bells

Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 9, Episode 5

Having been asked to appear on a TV reality show, Richard imagines the revival of his flagging career. However, he now suspects he may have become the butt of some ghastly joke.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 4, Episode 3 - Ships That Pass

Sandy is worried about memory loss. His son has a morbid fear of sofas. Sandy could help but he has booked a holiday in an igloo with a man he does not really like.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 9

Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 6 - Circling The Square

Lawyer Roger Thursby defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book.

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

Breaking The News

Series 9, Episode 7

This week's show features Tiffany Stevenson, Raymond Mearns, Aaron Gillies and Hannah McGill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

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 3, Episode 1 - Wedding Bells

Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Flying Scotsman

A whodunnit set on the great Flying Scotsman in the days of steam. Stanley Baxter stars as the guard in charge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Thirty-Second

The Vogons have arrived. Can Thor (with the help of a contract to become God of Nano) save the day?

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 1

Miles Jupp is joined by Angela Barnes, Andy Hamilton, Zoe Lyons and Hugo Rifkind for a satirical look at the week's news. This week the panel discuss Theresa May's response to the chemical attacks in Syria, Donald Trump's lawyer's uninvited guests and an overpriced bag of stones.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Episode 9

Worries over Bill Oddie's singing voice and Shakespeare's funny side.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 6 - Circling The Square

Lawyer Roger Thursby defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 9, Episode 5

Having been asked to appear on a TV reality show, Richard imagines the revival of his flagging career. However, he now suspects he may have become the butt of some ghastly joke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Thirty-Second

The Vogons have arrived. Can Thor (with the help of a contract to become God of Nano) save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC

The Show What You Wrote

Series 2, Episode 4 - Science & Nature

Another episode of the themed sketch show made entirely from contributions sent in by the public. With guest actor Rob Rouse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Troublesome Gobstopper

Carpentry, subatomic physics, Winston Churchill and how to deal with troublesome slugs all come under the microscope. Not really the best instrument for examining any of these things, one would've thought, but there you go.

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

A Look Back At The Nineties

Episode 3 - 1997

Episode 3: Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 1

Angus Deayton is joined by Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm for a new series of the panel show where all the rounds are invented by the panellists themselves.

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 3, Episode 1 - Wedding Bells

Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Flying Scotsman

A whodunnit set on the great Flying Scotsman in the days of steam. Stanley Baxter stars as the guard in charge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Thirty-Second

The Vogons have arrived. Can Thor (with the help of a contract to become God of Nano) save the day?

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