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Radio schedule Monday 30th September 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Ashley Jensen), Susan (Susan Calman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Sisters

Series 1, Episode 1

Fiona cannot bear to be without her work phone, while Susan cannot live without the internet. Each thinks the other is too technology dependent, so they impose a 24-hour ban.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 85, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party

Kate's furious - why haven't they been invited to their friend's party?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Nice Area

An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant in the area.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Preg/Not Preg

Sally and Bea are best friends in their late 30s - which means it's crunch time. The decisions they make now will affect them forever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party

Kate's furious - why haven't they been invited to their friend's party?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 20, Episode 3 - Science of Dreaming

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Bridget Christie, neuroscientist Professor Penny Lewis and Psychologist Richard Wiseman to explore the science of dreaming.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Nice Area

An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant in the area.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Ashley Jensen), Susan (Susan Calman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Sisters

Series 1, Episode 1

Fiona cannot bear to be without her work phone, while Susan cannot live without the internet. Each thinks the other is too technology dependent, so they impose a 24-hour ban.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 85, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Beth Granville. Copyright: Alex Brenner

Foiled

Series 3, Episode 4 - Everything's Plants

The salon celebrates its fifth birthday and Sabrina has a big decision to make.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Bridget Christie, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 14, Episode 1 - Meeting Eighty-One

John Lloyd and his new curator Bridget Christie open up the Museum's 14th gallery. Donating the first items are comedian Jessica Fostekew, fluid dynamnics expert Dr. Shini Somara, and writer Linda Agran.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party

Kate's furious - why haven't they been invited to their friend's party?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Preg/Not Preg

Sally and Bea are best friends in their late 30s - which means it's crunch time. The decisions they make now will affect them forever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 85, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse

Pip is heavily in debt when he has to bribe the whole of the House of Commons not to hang him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
Kiri Pritchard-McLean

The News Quiz

Series 100, Episode 5

Kiri Pritchard-McLean chairs the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous newspaper cuttings sent in by listeners. With panellists including Hugo Rifkind, Neil Delamere, Kerry Godliman and Darren Harriott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 2, Episode 3 - Stand-In

When Peter is sent to the mainland for some urgent training, Harry is given a replacement by the minister, who soon has the prison whipped into shape... much to Harry's annoyance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Semi Circles

Semi Circles

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Nice Area

An action committee is formed when a foreign owner applies to open a new restaurant in the area.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Ashley Jensen), Susan (Susan Calman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Sisters

Series 1, Episode 1

Fiona cannot bear to be without her work phone, while Susan cannot live without the internet. Each thinks the other is too technology dependent, so they impose a 24-hour ban.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 85, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

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