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Radio schedule Tuesday 8th May 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

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

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 3 - Roddy

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
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 8am (repeat)
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.2, A Weekend Away: Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned?

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

The Men From The Ministry

This VAT and the Other: The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 4

Miles Jupp is joined by Desiree Burch, Danny Finkelstein, Holly Walsh and Andy Zaltzman. This week the panel discuss Amber Rudd's resignation, the Local Elections and the Buddhist funeral of 800 defunct robot dogs.

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

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 3, Episode 4 - Astronomical Errors

A whistlestop tour of the history of astronomy and the mistakes that have taught us lessons and lead us out into the stars. Also Isaac Newton's x-rated teenage diary.

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

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.2, A Weekend Away: Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned?

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

The Men From The Ministry

This VAT and the Other: The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
Michael Palin

Michael Palin Diaries: The Python Years

Episode 2 - Branching Out

The fun and mayhem continues as the Monty Python team head to the US to promote Monty Python And The Holy Grail, but at home they are making tentative moves away from Python with their own ventures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 5

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 2.3: Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.

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

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 3 - Roddy

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
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 6pm (repeat)
Nigth Watch

Terry Pratchett's Night Watch

Episode 2

Chasing a villain called Carcer, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch has been thrown back in time. The Old Watch, a lacklustre bunch, have taken him prisoner.

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 2 - The Genealogist

Milton becomes an expert genealogist and gets stuck up an unexpected family tree.

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

Palace Of Laughter

Series 1, Episode 2 - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre

Geoffrey Wheeler presents an affectionate portrait of one of Scotland's last variety venues which, legend has it, is haunted.

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

As Time Goes By

Episode 2.2, A Weekend Away: Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned?

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

The Men From The Ministry

This VAT and the Other: The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

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

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 2 - Problems With A Package

Tom's parents are in Tenerife but that doesn't stop Tom making his weekly call. Tom lives to regret persuading them to explore more than just the hotel whilst they're on holiday.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Talking To Strangers. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Lily Bevan. Copyright: BBC

Talking To Strangers

Episode 1

A woman phones up a man she slept with, some people are stuck in a lift, and a music lesson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself. Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Episode 1

Impression-based sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

Series 1, Episode 1

David Quantick presents stories about Bjork, Michael Caine and Freddie Mercury.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Nigth Watch

Terry Pratchett's Night Watch

Episode 2

Chasing a villain called Carcer, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch has been thrown back in time. The Old Watch, a lacklustre bunch, have taken him prisoner.

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

Palace Of Laughter

Series 1, Episode 2 - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre

Geoffrey Wheeler presents an affectionate portrait of one of Scotland's last variety venues which, legend has it, is haunted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Michael Palin

Michael Palin Diaries: The Python Years

Episode 2 - Branching Out

The fun and mayhem continues as the Monty Python team head to the US to promote Monty Python And The Holy Grail, but at home they are making tentative moves away from Python with their own ventures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 3, Episode 5

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 2.3: Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.

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

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 2, Episode 3 - Roddy

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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.

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