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Radio schedule Friday 16th November 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 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4.5: A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Rat-Catchers of Yonville

In 19th-century provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. Arriving in the market town of Yonville, things start to go wrong when their rat-catching kit goes missing and then when they find themselves entangled in the marital woes of the town's doctor.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 2

Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week's news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool

Vera and Henry are in Paris with Ginny and Lionel - a last-minute irresponsible whirlwind of pleasure before the war starts.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 2

Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week's news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep.

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 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 5

Alistair Barrie, Ashley Storrie, Mark Nelson and Clare Johnston take a satirical view of the week's headlines.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 1 - There Will Be Guests

With money tight Richard and Clare decide to take in B&B guests, a decision which John is determined to change.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4.5: A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Rat-Catchers of Yonville

In 19th-century provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. Arriving in the market town of Yonville, things start to go wrong when their rat-catching kit goes missing and then when they find themselves entangled in the marital woes of the town's doctor.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 53, Episode 4

Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week he tackles the fallout from the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the fast moving news that followed it. Ahir Shah has an upbeat piece about the world collapsing around him, Lucy Porter takes on sugar, and Beardyman brings us a beat-boxing Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 1, Episode 1

Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!

BBC Local Radio 7pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Series 1, Episode 6

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 2

Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line?.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week's news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep.

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 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Rat-Catchers of Yonville

In 19th-century provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. Arriving in the market town of Yonville, things start to go wrong when their rat-catching kit goes missing and then when they find themselves entangled in the marital woes of the town's doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica

Episode 2: Henry Normal opens volume two with poems about courtship, the language of love, and guest John Hegley.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Episode 10

A new girl starts work at 'Savages'. Adrian goes on a writing holiday to Greece and feels liberated by the experience.

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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management. Will (Will Smith). Copyright: BBC

Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management

Episode 1

Comedy series in which comedian Will Smith seeks help and advice - primarily from his godfather Peter - on coping with the onset of middle age. Peter invites Tory MP George to help Will speak his mind.

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 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 4.5: A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Rat-Catchers of Yonville

In 19th-century provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. Arriving in the market town of Yonville, things start to go wrong when their rat-catching kit goes missing and then when they find themselves entangled in the marital woes of the town's doctor.

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