Radio
Radio schedule Tuesday 27th August 2019
7am
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Living With The Enemy
Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.
7:30am
(repeat)
Austentatious
Episode 1The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".
8am
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.
8:30am
(repeat)
9am
(repeat)
The Now Show
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.
10:45am15 min
The Country Girls
The Country Girls, Episode 7Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled from the convent.
12pm
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.
12:30pm
(repeat)
4pm
(repeat)
Act Your Age
Series 2, Episode 2Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Jack Whitehall, Sarah Kendall and Ronnie Golden.
4:30pm
(repeat)
The Sit Crom
Episode 5 - Night ExercisesAs the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
5pm
(repeat)
Living With The Enemy
Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Austentatious
Episode 1The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".
6:30pm30 min
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge
Series 1, Episode 1This week's show starts with a question about the city in which Paul recently got engaged, and takes you through the worlds of exploration, immigration and politics, ending with a quick quiz on facts about current MPs you may not be aware of. He also takes on the audience, as he challenges them to ask him questions for a change.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh
Anthony Bygraves: Anthony Bygraves talks to Sally Magnusson about his father - singer and comedian Max Bygraves.
7pm
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.
7:30pm
(repeat)
7:45pm
(repeat)
The Country Girls
The Country Girls, Episode 7Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled from the convent.
10pm
(repeat)
Austentatious
Episode 1The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".
10:30pm
(repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
Series 2, Episode 3 - Running On EmptyIt is all go in the Wrigglesworth household as Tom's mum and gran help his dad train for the Sheffield marathon. Meanwhile, Tom is asked on a stag weekend going 'coasteering'.
11pm30 min
Phil Ellis Is Trying
Series 2, Episode 3 - Parbold's Got TalentWhen Phil discovers his dad Goodison is not dead but living in his loft, Goodison takes Phil on a much-needed holiday. But are Goodison's motives as honest as they seem?
11pm
(repeat)
Vent
Series 2, Episode 3 - I Want YouBen is heading for a compromising situation with a scantily-clad fellow patient. Is his life turning into a farce? Why is he in a strangely familiar hotel in 1970s Torquay and just what really happened with Andrea and the extra virgin olive oil?
11:30pm
(repeat)
Weak At The Top
Series 2, Episode 2 - BootyJohn Weak reveals the feminist metatext of a chocolate bar ad that features a bikini-clad model with lips that could suck the hair shirt off a Benedictine monk at 50 yards.
12:30am
(repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh
Anthony Bygraves: Anthony Bygraves talks to Sally Magnusson about his father - singer and comedian Max Bygraves.
4am
(repeat)
Act Your Age
Series 2, Episode 2Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Jack Whitehall, Sarah Kendall and Ronnie Golden.
4:30am
(repeat)
The Sit Crom
Episode 5 - Night ExercisesAs the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
5am
(repeat)
Living With The Enemy
Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.
5:30am
(repeat)
Austentatious
Episode 1The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".