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Radio schedule Thursday 24th October 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 2, Episode 2 - Anti-Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, the neighbours are all dreading that left-out feeling they always get on February 14th - so Will encourages them to go out and enjoy themselves anyway, booking a table for a singles-only meal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 5

Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 4

A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Lonely Girl, Episode 9

Whilst Baba fears she is pregnant, Kate and Eugene's relationship begins to curdle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 5

Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 4

A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 2, Episode 2 - Anti-Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, the neighbours are all dreading that left-out feeling they always get on February 14th - so Will encourages them to go out and enjoy themselves anyway, booking a table for a singles-only meal.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Few Loose Ends

Ellie meets Kath, an old friend of Mitch, at a teachers' conference and invites her to visit. But there's more to Kath's story than she first suggested and Mitch and Will soon find themselves at loggerheads. Meanwhile, Louisa poses as Morris's partner at a party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series with sketches, music and stand-up from comedy master Ken Dodd and special guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 2, Episode 5

Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Lonely Girl, Episode 9

Whilst Baba fears she is pregnant, Kate and Eugene's relationship begins to curdle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 2, Episode 2 - Anti-Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, the neighbours are all dreading that left-out feeling they always get on February 14th - so Will encourages them to go out and enjoy themselves anyway, booking a table for a singles-only meal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 4, Episode 1

The week's news stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public with host Darren Harriott and Katia Kvinge. Plus a chance to hear a classic Newsjack sketch from the archives.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Nether Regions. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Nether Regions

Episode 1

One-off comedy sketch show, written and performed by Rob Grant and Andrew Marshall, with Helen Cripps, Edward Rowett and Holly Morgan. Highlights include a visit to Mrs Amazon's Corner Grocery Shop, from before the internet, and a dizzying journey through speedy box sets, including a chance to enjoy The Crown in 90 seconds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 1 - Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe tries camping in a tent for the first time and watches as much of The Thick Of It as she can stand. Marcus also offers her a Jagerbomb, but will she accept?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 2, Episode 3 - Family

Watson and his team look at family. It's often considered the staple of a happy existence, but does family life enrich us or merely guarantee hang-ups and frustrations? We can't live without our families, but should we feel bad for wanting to?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
For Better Or For Worse. Image shows from L to R: Bernard (Gorden Kaye), Iris (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

For Better Or For Worse

Series 1, Episode 4

A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Tourist Information

Too Much Information

Episode 1

Waft Tourist Information must justify a huge donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund with a hastily erected papier-mâché historical model - but it turns out disastrously sexual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 2, Episode 2 - Anti-Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, the neighbours are all dreading that left-out feeling they always get on February 14th - so Will encourages them to go out and enjoy themselves anyway, booking a table for a singles-only meal.

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