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Radio schedule Thursday 2nd August 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 2

Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband, and Mary and Jonathan have crossed wires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Lycett is joined by Janice Connolly and Nick Owen. This week's VOP is Spice Girls collector Liz West.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly elected MP Jim Hacker is made the Minister for Administrative Affairs, a department lead by civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby. Hacker attempts to do start the business of running the country straight away by being open about everything. Perhaps being a bit too open...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Spectre Of Tintagel

Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Guest starring Valentine Dyall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 3 - Adam Hart-Davis

The host this week is Adam Hart-Davis. Regulars Robin Ince, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Will Smith try to learn more about his life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Joy In The Morning, Episode 7 - Jeeves Sails Into Action

Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly elected MP Jim Hacker is made the Minister for Administrative Affairs, a department lead by civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby. Hacker attempts to do start the business of running the country straight away by being open about everything. Perhaps being a bit too open...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Spectre Of Tintagel

Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Guest starring Valentine Dyall.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Paddington Station. Copyright: BBC

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Connect

Five months after they last met, Suzie turns up unannounced at David's office.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 3 - Adam Hart-Davis

The host this week is Adam Hart-Davis. Regulars Robin Ince, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Will Smith try to learn more about his life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Joy In The Morning, Episode 7 - Jeeves Sails Into Action

Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 2

Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband, and Mary and Jonathan have crossed wires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Lycett is joined by Janice Connolly and Nick Owen. This week's VOP is Spice Girls collector Liz West.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 3

Joe is joined by comedian Angela Barnes and author Adam Kay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly elected MP Jim Hacker is made the Minister for Administrative Affairs, a department lead by civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby. Hacker attempts to do start the business of running the country straight away by being open about everything. Perhaps being a bit too open...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Spectre Of Tintagel

Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Guest starring Valentine Dyall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Lycett is joined by Janice Connolly and Nick Owen. This week's VOP is Spice Girls collector Liz West.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 1, Episode 9

Tez Ilyas hosts the final episode of the series, with help from Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 5, Episode 6 - Wishee Washee Day

John suggests to his neighbour Ken Worthington that he take his wet washing off the line because rain is forecast, but when Ken decides not to heed this warning John, with advice from wife Mary, takes matters into his own hands - with disastrous consequences.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony, Bill, Andrée and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.

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

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Episode 3.4: Gurus, spirit guides and a sweat lodge ritual - Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine succumb to the charms of New Ageism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4

Dave Podmore, cricketing legend, tries in his own murky way to gauge the success of the England team from parking spaces.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 3 - Adam Hart-Davis

The host this week is Adam Hart-Davis. Regulars Robin Ince, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Will Smith try to learn more about his life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Joy In The Morning, Episode 7 - Jeeves Sails Into Action

Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 2

Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband, and Mary and Jonathan have crossed wires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Lycett is joined by Janice Connolly and Nick Owen. This week's VOP is Spice Girls collector Liz West.

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