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Radio schedule Tuesday 1st May 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 2 - Claudine

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wake

The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it is not as simple as that.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.1, White Hunter: Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Wool Over Their Eyes: The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 3

Miles Jupp is joined by Andy Hamilton, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell. In this episode the panel discuss Trump and Macron's 'bromance', TSB's online banking crisis and a small Australian boy's great adventure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 3, Episode 3 - Overlooked

Why are some space scientists famous and others utterly obscure? Helen Keen is well-placed to ponder this, as she dreams of a spot on The News Quiz (when, Sandi, WHEN??)

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.1, White Hunter: Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Wool Over Their Eyes: The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 4

Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 2.2: William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 2 - Claudine

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wake

The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it is not as simple as that.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Adam Walton. Copyright: BBC

Science Cafe: The Science Of Laughter

Documentary talking to scientists who have studied laughter and how the brain reacts when you're feeling happy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The University Of Milton

Milton and his trusty assistant Anton set out to help people and find themselves embroiled in new adventures. Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Palace Of Laughter. Copyright: BBC

Palace Of Laughter

Series 1, Episode 1 - London Windmill

Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux and known as the 'comics' graveyard'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.1, White Hunter: Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book.

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

The Men From The Ministry

Wool Over Their Eyes: The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Le Maire. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Le Maire

Harriet is a potential candidate for the role of mayor of a small French village. But then her irresponsible and unpredictable brother Ed turns up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wake

The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it is not as simple as that.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
One Night Only. Image shows from L to R: London Hughes, Spencer Jones, Pippa Evans, Victoria Lloyd, Richie Webb, Brian Conley. Copyright: BBC

One Night Only

An all-singing extravaganza based around famous musicals, in which celebrities and comedians compete to be the star of a spectacular finale.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 1 - Time To Celebrate

When Tom phones home we find out why he hates celebrations, why his mum can't stop organising them and why his father needs an electric whisk.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Jemima Rooper), Goadsby (Rebecca Scroggs), Will (Richard Marsh), Beast (Russell Tovey), Vicky (Olivia Poulet), Colin (Sam Troughton), Rog (Phil Daniels). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart

Episode 4 - Wedding

Will's asked to be best man at a wedding. As a man who spends every day writing heartfelt sentiments, the speech is easy - Will's used to writing other people's feelings. It's much harder to confront his own.

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 2, Episode 6

The Questers have tracked the Sword of Asnagar down to a tavern. But Lord Darkness is not about to let the battle between Good and Evil end without a fight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 4

Jim introduces Josie as his carer and goes on to explain the format. Jim quickly picks up on a couple of slips made by Josie and winds her up during the first sketch. They demonstrate true democracy through a vote, but "you don't get what you want!"

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Palace Of Laughter. Copyright: BBC

Palace Of Laughter

Series 1, Episode 1 - London Windmill

Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux and known as the 'comics' graveyard'.

Radio 1 3am
60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On. Image shows from L to R: Ed Night, Lauren Pattison

Ed And Lauren Get On

Episode 12

Growing up, every choice feels like a huge, scary decision. Join Ed and Lauren as they tackle a new topic each week to explore the highs and deep, deep lows of becoming an adult.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 4

Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 2.2: William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 2 - Claudine

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wake

The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it is not as simple as that.

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