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Radio schedule Wednesday 26th June 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 4, Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger: The sleuth investigates a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 5

This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 11 - The PM Papa

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 4 - The Doctor's Dilemma

Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.5, Brief Encounter: Part five of comedian Barry Grossman's play. Su is amazed when Abraham receives an invite to a royal garden party.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 3

Christmas is coming, and with it, Ellen's challenging family-in-law.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Great Night Out. Kath (Rebekah Staton)

Leg Breakers

Episode 2 - Looking for Love

For several weeks Rachel has been making a fly-on-the-wall documentary about Bridget. Now she encourages her to start dating and we see a new side of the Leg Breakers' principal. It's a side that Rachel will wish she had never exposed.

Radio 4 12pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

Episode 3

Adrian is given an urgent medical referral. After a row with Daisy, Adrian rings Pandora.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 11 - The PM Papa

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 4 - The Doctor's Dilemma

Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.5, Brief Encounter: Part five of comedian Barry Grossman's play. Su is amazed when Abraham receives an invite to a royal garden party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 4, Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger: The sleuth investigates a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 5

This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 6

In this clinically efficient episode, John does the voice, and we also hear what sort of song he could have had on the show if he'd wanted. And, well... since you ask him for a story of a breakneck race against time...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 11 - The PM Papa

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 4 - The Doctor's Dilemma

Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 5

This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mobiles

You can answer a mobile phone anywhere, including a cinema. Should you say anything if somebody does? Adam Bloom deals with this tricky situation with the help of Rob Rouse, Stefano Paolini and Sarah Kennedy.

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

Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

Episode 3

Adrian is given an urgent medical referral. After a row with Daisy, Adrian rings Pandora.

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

The Shuttleworths

Series 2, Episode 4 - John Dries Up

With washing to be done, John's in desperate need of some inspiration. John's ambitions to be a successful singer/songwriter suffer a mild setback when he runs out of inspiration, unlike Ken!

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Lazy Susan: East Coast Listening Post. Image shows from L to R: Jenna (Freya Parker), Eric (David Elms), Dana (Celeste Dring). Copyright: BBC

Lazy Susan: East Coast Listening Post

Series 2, Episode 3 - Laugh

This week Jenna and Dana meet Mick Tanner from Luton, who is undergoing therapy to change his laugh in the pursuit of finding love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ageing

Jason Byrne returns to Radio 2 for a second series of his fast-paced, lively stand-up comedy and sketch show. This first episode concerns ageing. Why do married men live longer than single men? Why do old people take a long time to leave the house, and what injury led to Jason's wife making the ultimate sacrifice to romance for her 37 year old husband?

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 2, Episode 4

Elizabeth must try and get her service users to fill out long and confusing government forms.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Episode 1 - Gambling Fever

Hamish becomes addicted to gambling, after winning a free Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fiona

Fiona, a competitive and snobby ex-banker, tries to come to terms with the fact that she might have more in common with the rest of the group than she'd like to admit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.5, Brief Encounter: Part five of comedian Barry Grossman's play. Su is amazed when Abraham receives an invite to a royal garden party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 4, Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger: The sleuth investigates a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 5

This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.

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