British Comedy Guide

Radio

Radio schedule Friday 21st September 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Comedy's Coming Home

Episode 1 - Curtis Walker and Jamaica

The comedian travels from South London to Jamaica, birthplace of his parents, to find out how universal laughter really is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 4

Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.

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 7

The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 6 - Sex And St. Swithin's

Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.

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

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hedgerow Hedge Row

When neighbours fall out over a hedge is it really a police matter? Alfie recounts a case of neighbour dispute he had to deal with.

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 7

The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 6 - Sex And St. Swithin's

Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.

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

Stop The Press

Series 4, Episode 4

It's been a tightly contested series, so will Janey Godley be the extra brains that push Jo's team into the lead or will it be the sports knowledge and steady hand of Sportsound's Richard Gordon that sees Gary's Press team meet their deadline?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Comedy's Coming Home

Episode 1 - Curtis Walker and Jamaica

The comedian travels from South London to Jamaica, birthplace of his parents, to find out how universal laughter really is.

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

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 4

Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Fred MacAulay

The News Quiz

Series 97, Episode 4

Fred MacAulay guest hosts. On the panel this week are Andy Hamilton, London Hughes, Andrew Maxwell and former Director of Communications at Number 10, Katie Perrior. Much like a Salzburg restaurant, there's a lot on the menu in the Quiz this week. NB contains enough jokes to induce exotic spresm.

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 7

The listeners go on strike, and a legendary royal is in marrying mode.

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

Doctor In The House

Episode 6 - Sex And St. Swithin's

Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Comedy's Coming Home

Episode 1 - Curtis Walker and Jamaica

The comedian travels from South London to Jamaica, birthplace of his parents, to find out how universal laughter really is.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 4

Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.

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

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 4: The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Don't Panic! It's The Douglas Adams Papers. Douglas Adams. Copyright: BBC

Great Lives

Mark Carwardine on Douglas Adams. Douglas Noel Adams wasn't even fifty when he died in 2001, but his imagination had already roamed far. He created The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Meaning of Liff and several episodes of Doctor Who, plus the Dirk Gently character and Last Chance to See.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Douglas Adams

Great Lives - Douglas Adams

A look at the life of Douglas Adams, as nominated by the co-author of Last Chance To See Mark Carwardine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

Series 2, Episode 1

Radio show in which David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis provocatively undress various issues.

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

The Party Party

Episode 5: The town of Microcosm is set for revenge, greed and attempted murder.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Comedy's Coming Home

Episode 1 - Curtis Walker and Jamaica

The comedian travels from South London to Jamaica, birthplace of his parents, to find out how universal laughter really is.

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

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 4

Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.

Share this page