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Radio schedule Wednesday 15th January 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 5

While Freddy introduces buzzwords to the paper, Maddox uncovers a top story about the PM. But will it be suppressed?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood shares her obsession with a cat called Donald, while Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo reveals her love of trainers. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (very obsessed person), Paul Fraine, who introduces Joe to the world of Live Action Role Play.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Greyhound Track

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.5: Angry antique dealers and it's not the end of the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 3

Holly Walsh and Richard Herring join Frank and Kate to discuss Burke & Hare, Mussolini, Catherine Parr and the Jokes of Yesteryear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 5 - Puppets

Robert discovers the pitfalls of working with hypnotists and ventriloquists.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Wife (Joanna Lumley), Husband (Roger Allam). Copyright: BBC

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Pilot, Episode 1 - I Saw Peter

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as children of the 1960s who have now been married for over 40 years. We follow them from cafe to kitchen table as they try to keep the passion alive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Greyhound Track

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.5: Angry antique dealers and it's not the end of the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 3

Holly Walsh and Richard Herring join Frank and Kate to discuss Burke & Hare, Mussolini, Catherine Parr and the Jokes of Yesteryear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 5 - Puppets

Robert discovers the pitfalls of working with hypnotists and ventriloquists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 5

While Freddy introduces buzzwords to the paper, Maddox uncovers a top story about the PM. But will it be suppressed?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood shares her obsession with a cat called Donald, while Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo reveals her love of trainers. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (very obsessed person), Paul Fraine, who introduces Joe to the world of Live Action Role Play.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 2

Joe Lycett is joined by actress Nina Wadia and comedian Elis James as they share their own personal obsessions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Palace Of Laughter. Copyright: BBC

Palace Of Laughter

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sunderland Empire

Geoffrey Wheeler profiles North East England's premier variety venue - where comic actor Sid James sadly died on stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Greyhound Track

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.5: Angry antique dealers and it's not the end of the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood shares her obsession with a cat called Donald, while Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo reveals her love of trainers. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (very obsessed person), Paul Fraine, who introduces Joe to the world of Live Action Role Play.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 3

Josie tries to introduce this episode, but Jim takes over to explain the format of the show. The short opening sketch about sudoku shows the pair at their best and they continue to try and outdo one another with 'Fesco', 'Chaitrose' and 'Ainsburys'! The sketches continue to outdo the one before with two naked strangers jumping out of a wardrobe to surprise someone.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 1, Episode 2

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal problems, Big Ben bellringing MP Mark Francois, and James Buckley starring in Doctor Who are all being skewed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chamanoa

Still in his hospital secure unit, travel writer Brian Gulliver continues with his tales from the previously undiscovered continent of Clafenia. This week he recounts his travels around the genetically modified Island of Chamanoa, where those who favour nature battle those who support nurture.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Church Of England

The PR agency with contacts at the highest level of Government is asked to come up with a strategy to increase church congregations around the country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Palace Of Laughter. Copyright: BBC

Palace Of Laughter

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sunderland Empire

Geoffrey Wheeler profiles North East England's premier variety venue - where comic actor Sid James sadly died on stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 3

Holly Walsh and Richard Herring join Frank and Kate to discuss Burke & Hare, Mussolini, Catherine Parr and the Jokes of Yesteryear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 5 - Puppets

Robert discovers the pitfalls of working with hypnotists and ventriloquists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 5

While Freddy introduces buzzwords to the paper, Maddox uncovers a top story about the PM. But will it be suppressed?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood shares her obsession with a cat called Donald, while Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo reveals her love of trainers. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (very obsessed person), Paul Fraine, who introduces Joe to the world of Live Action Role Play.

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