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Radio schedule Thursday 16th August 2018

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

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

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

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

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 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

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 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

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

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

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 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

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 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

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

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

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

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

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

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2018, Episode 1

Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.

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 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

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 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

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

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 3: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

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

The Shuttleworths

Series 5, Episode 5 - Picnic At Toadmouth Rock

John has planned a picnic to celebrate Ken's birthday, and also provide an opportunity for him to road-test his new cagoule. But the plan is thwarted by Ken who has other ideas.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2018, Episode 2

Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.

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

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Episode 3.6, Reality TV: Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine get swept up in radio's Celebrity Big Brother, along with two Marilyns and a president.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Late. Copyright: BBC

Late

Episode 2 - From Grieving To Cross-Dressing

An unwitting son takes his grieving mother to see Mamma Mia, a provincial theatre director talks about his latest play and a businesswoman stumbles on her husband indulging a secret obsession.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Roger McGough's Other Half. Roger McGough

Roger McGough's Other Half

Episode 2

Quirky sketches and poems with merriment and melancholy in equal measures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

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

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

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

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

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

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

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