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Radio schedule Thursday 12th March 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Mystery of Room 66

To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

They Can't Touch You For It

Episode 7

Ken Dodd stars in another series of his joyful comedy.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 3

It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 6

Robin is accused of murdering his new family and blackmailed for a divorce settlement. Two small questions: how is he going to win his new wife back, and how is he going to avoid the death penalty?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

They Can't Touch You For It

Episode 7

Ken Dodd stars in another series of his joyful comedy.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 3

It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 6

Robin is accused of murdering his new family and blackmailed for a divorce settlement. Two small questions: how is he going to win his new wife back, and how is he going to avoid the death penalty?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Mystery of Room 66

To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

They Can't Touch You For It

Episode 7

Ken Dodd stars in another series of his joyful comedy.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 3

It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Mystery of Room 66

To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself.

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

Newsjack

Series 22, Episode 5

Kiri Pritchard-McLean is in Manchester, with the help of Tom Burgess, Tayo Cousins and Kath Hughes. This week, a group of Dutch women are trying to change their name from Corona, the cast of Corrie self-isolate, and a look at how 1984 inspired someone to spy on everyone.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Gruff Rhys

Resist Phoney Encores!

Episode 1

Gruff Rhys will attempt to understand crowd behaviour in order to free the audience from the tyranny of the artist, and free all people from all leaders.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 2

The heroes go in search of Amis when he is kidnapped by Lord Darkness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Postmen

The Young Postmen

Episode 1, Tour de France: The surreal escapades of a trio of "posties".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 6

Robin is accused of murdering his new family and blackmailed for a divorce settlement. Two small questions: how is he going to win his new wife back, and how is he going to avoid the death penalty?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Mystery of Room 66

To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself.

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