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Radio schedule Friday 20th December 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 5

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 1 - Remember The Burkiss Way

It's the clash of the game shows!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.5: Something's in the air when an American wants a new aerosol advert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Roy Kinnear

The Phenomenon Squad

Episode 3

Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible lost Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour - and completely cooked up on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 1 - Remember The Burkiss Way

It's the clash of the game shows!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.5: Something's in the air when an American wants a new aerosol advert.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 14, Episode 9

Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news quiz from Johnstone Town Hall, in which panellists Athena Kugblenu, Ashley Storrie, Alistair Barrie and Jim Smith take a satirical swipe at the week's news agenda in Scotland and across the UK.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Roy Kinnear

The Phenomenon Squad

Episode 3

Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 5

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2019 Specials, Episode 2

This election has proven to be the most historic, unique and pivotal since the beginning of time. Just like all the others.

Union Jack 7pm
60 min
Asking For A Friend. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Jones, Simon Brodkin, Christopher Biggins, Shaparak Khorsandi

Asking For A Friend

Christmas Special

The Christmas special, which features comedians Jarred Christmas and Maria Shehata, alongside writer and Church of England Priest Richard Coles, ponders the likes of whether regifting is economical or rude, and what the turkey's role is in today's modern world full of vegans!

BBC Local Radio 7pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Series 2, Episode 11

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 1 - Remember The Burkiss Way

It's the clash of the game shows!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.5: Something's in the air when an American wants a new aerosol advert.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 5

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Awards

Damien discovers his TV series has been nominated for an award and is also tasked with writing a column for a new gentleman's magazine. Meanwhile, Anthony auditions for a play.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Iguanodon

The Iguanodon

Episode 3 - Two Sausage Rolls Between The Seven Of Us

A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again. The passengers and crew of 'The Iganodon' are still adrift in the Woe Betides. Will they ever get back to the mainland?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mel And Sue Thing

The Mel And Sue Thing

Episode 3

This week's episode of Jane Austen's lost novella, Sweet Fanny Adams, sees tragedy befall the family; listen out for a pair of rather tame shock-jocks; there's a ridiculously simple murder to solve in Leather Island, plus a rare treat as the Queen pays her very own special tribute to Brian May.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Roy Kinnear

The Phenomenon Squad

Episode 3

Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 5

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh.

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