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Radio schedule Friday 31st August 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 4 - "Say It Again, Winston"

The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 3 - Anatomy

More hospital mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 5 - Part 5

In gale-force conditions, Gareth attempts to complete Manon's Race - a gruelling swim to a cave beyond the headland.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11, Episode 6 - The 4th Sausage

Ed enlists his son to do his university work while he makes a discovery in Ping's office.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 3 - Anatomy

More hospital mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 4, Episode 1

This week Fringe stalwart, QI regular and fantastic stand-up comedian Lucy Porter joins Jo to make sure that Gary doesn't run away with the win. To help him he's got BBC Sport Scotland journalist and Sportscene and Reporting Scotland presenter David Currie in his arsenal. It's a clash of the titans to kick off the new series!

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Radio 4

The Third Pill

Greg works in children's publishing but feels middle-aged and out of touch. Then something pops up on his computer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 4 - "Say It Again, Winston"

The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Miles Jupp. Copyright: BBC

The News Quiz

Series 97, Episode 1

Miles Jupp is joined by Mark Steel, Angela Barnes, Helen Lewis and Simon Evans. This week dancing, scallops and energy drinks - but not all necessarily at the same time.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 4

Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 3 - Anatomy

More hospital mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 5 - Part 5

In gale-force conditions, Gareth attempts to complete Manon's Race - a gruelling swim to a cave beyond the headland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 1: The hungry comedy team go for an English.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 1, Episode 4 - Chilling

Episode 4, Chilling: Martin is horrified that people are doing despicable things to council waste bins. So he aspires to be a vigilante, despite high blood pressure.

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

The Party Party

Episode 2: Prime Minister Action Man explains himself to the nation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 4 - "Say It Again, Winston"

The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

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