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Radio schedule Wednesday 3rd July 2019

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

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 5, Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium: The detective investigates strange goings-on at a seance.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 12 - Getting Rid Of Pertwee

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 5 - Farewell Las Palmas

When ship's doctor Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position - twice! - only Easter can save him.

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

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.6, Babies: As Melvin struggles with his conscience, the two rabbis are submerged in baby talk.

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

Leg Breakers

Episode 3 - The Big Night

Henry's mother Henrietta offers to lend a hand with the final preparations for the end of year performance, and a power cut threatens to divide the school.

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 8

Adrian leaves the New Year's Eve party early - and without Daisy.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 12 - Getting Rid Of Pertwee

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 5 - Farewell Las Palmas

When ship's doctor Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position - twice! - only Easter can save him.

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

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.6, Babies: As Melvin struggles with his conscience, the two rabbis are submerged in baby talk.

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

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 5, Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium: The detective investigates strange goings-on at a seance.

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 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...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 4, Episode 1

Alex and Ben create a world of oddness in front of a live studio audience.

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

That Reminds Me

Series 3, Episode 2 - John Fortune

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 12 - Getting Rid Of Pertwee

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 5 - Farewell Las Palmas

When ship's doctor Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position - twice! - only Easter can save him.

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

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lending Things

Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Adam Bloom explores what happens when you give something to someone and then ask for it back. With stand-up reconstructions and help from Rob Rouse.

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 8

Adrian leaves the New Year's Eve party early - and without Daisy.

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

The Shuttleworths

Series 2, Episode 5 - Shuttleworth Diplomacy

John decides he's not spending enough 'quality time' with family and seeks to become a nicer, more approachable person.

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 4 - Tattoo

Jenna and Dana meet Bella Watson, a woman who drunkenly got a union jack tattoo on her forehead whilst on vacation with friends.

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

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Food

Jason considers how Rice Krispies and caramel illustrate the different relationship that men and women have with food.

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

Nurse

Series 2, Episode 5

Graham thinks about his mum dying; Gary learns about mindfulness; and Maurice saves some of Lorrie's things from destruction. Meanwhile Max is worried about the punters that Stella is seeing.

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 2 - There's Something About Mrs Naughtie

Mrs Naughtie gains a large inheritance from her mysterious Uncle Nab.

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 2 - Julie

Julie's husband comes back to her after six years and it's up to the rest of the group to pick up the pieces.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 3, Episode 2 - John Fortune

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

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

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.6, Babies: As Melvin struggles with his conscience, the two rabbis are submerged in baby talk.

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

The Newly Discovered Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes

Episode 5, Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium: The detective investigates strange goings-on at a seance.

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 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...

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