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Radio schedule Tuesday 5th November 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 4

It is summer, and Geoff, Linda and baby Jon are off on holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 12, Episode 6 - Killing Clare

The final ever instalment of this modern comedy classic. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Special - The Starlings

MP Neddie Seagoon will go any length to get rid of the starlings swarming London. Recorded without musicians or an audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 13

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 55, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Zoe Lyons, Darren Harriot, Jess Robinson and Josh Berry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 2, Episode 2

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Special - The Starlings

MP Neddie Seagoon will go any length to get rid of the starlings swarming London. Recorded without musicians or an audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 13

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
'To trains' sign. Copyright: BBC

Escape Kit

A bitter sweet comedy about two misfits who find solace in each other's dilemmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 3, Episode 6

Holly Walsh is joined by Andrew Lawrence, Rufus Hound teams up with Paul Foot and Ted Robbins is paired with Stu Francis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 1, Episode 5 - Occupied

Uncle Jeff reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy: that dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 4

It is summer, and Geoff, Linda and baby Jon are off on holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 12, Episode 6 - Killing Clare

The final ever instalment of this modern comedy classic. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Diamond Ring

Hancock, begging 'a penny for the guy', finds a diamond ring in his takings. He wants to take it to the police and claim a reward, but Moira assumes it is for her - so Hancock asks Sid to make a copy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Special - The Starlings

MP Neddie Seagoon will go any length to get rid of the starlings swarming London. Recorded without musicians or an audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 13

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 12, Episode 6 - Killing Clare

The final ever instalment of this modern comedy classic. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll. Brian Appleton (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll

Episode 4 - Kajaboohoo

Brian plays one of his forgotten songs and tells the story of how he gave Boy George the idea for one of his biggest hits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

Series 3, Episode 4

Chuck Palahniuk began by doling out questionable advice as editor of the letters page of a US newspaper's children's supplement.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Alexei Sayle. Copyright: BBC

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Financial Crash

Alexei considers the causes and fallout of the 2008 financial crash, the appeal of Donald Trump, and laments his lack of mainstream success.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Chat Show Roulette. Justin Edwards. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Chat Show Roulette

Episode 1

Justin Edwards is the host of this new improvised chat show. His guests today are Susan Calman, Marek Larwood and Kevin Eldon with musical accompaniment from James Sherwood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Les Kelly's Britain. Les Kelly (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC

Les Kelly's Britain

Episode 3

Les Kelly, host of a magazine show from hell, is a sound bite in human form. His desire to see Britain full of normal decent people, is matched by his ignorance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 3, Episode 6

Holly Walsh is joined by Andrew Lawrence, Rufus Hound teams up with Paul Foot and Ted Robbins is paired with Stu Francis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 1, Episode 5 - Occupied

Uncle Jeff reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy: that dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 4

It is summer, and Geoff, Linda and baby Jon are off on holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 12, Episode 6 - Killing Clare

The final ever instalment of this modern comedy classic. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first.

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