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Radio schedule Tuesday 17th March 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country

This week Pam explores the country, with poems and sketches about grand plans for a garden, being a battery hen, the joys of buying a tractor, how the townie views the country life and the usefulness of chainsaw classes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Teatime. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Bob (Steven Brandon), Lisa (Katie Redford), Donna (Samantha Spiro), Joe (Philip Glenister), Rav (Prasanna Puwanarajah), Vicky (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Teatime

Episode 3

Joe starts a new business venture, working from home as a "wellness coach". However, he knows little about wellness and he decides to base his venture in Vicky and Rav's home. Despite their misgivings, Vicky and Rav cannot help but be sucked in by Joe's enthusiasm.

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 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 3, Episode 17

Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.

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 56, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined this week by Chris McCausland, Sara Barron, Gemma Arrowsmith and Huge Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Felchester Firm

Crunchthorpe is a place so hard they dump nuclear waste in the town centre. Can the so-called 'Felchester Firm' protect Ricky and the team?

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 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 3, Episode 17

Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Holly Walsh, David Bramwell, Sarah Millican, Stephen J. Dubner. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 8, Episode 6 - Meeting Forty-Nine

For the final room in Gallery Eight, John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by comedian Susan Calman, explorer and zoologist Lucy Cooke and Factum Arte's Adam Lowe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 3 - Rover's Return

Everyone loves the town's returning homespun radio philosopher Ernie Butterthwaite - everyone that is except Graham who has to look after the old bore and Bert, who is jealous of Ernie's success.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country

This week Pam explores the country, with poems and sketches about grand plans for a garden, being a battery hen, the joys of buying a tractor, how the townie views the country life and the usefulness of chainsaw classes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Teatime. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Bob (Steven Brandon), Lisa (Katie Redford), Donna (Samantha Spiro), Joe (Philip Glenister), Rav (Prasanna Puwanarajah), Vicky (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Teatime

Episode 3

Joe starts a new business venture, working from home as a "wellness coach". However, he knows little about wellness and he decides to base his venture in Vicky and Rav's home. Despite their misgivings, Vicky and Rav cannot help but be sucked in by Joe's enthusiasm.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Hexagonal Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Thirty-Second

The Vogons have arrived. Can Thor (with the help of a contract to become God of Nano) save the day?

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 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 3, Episode 17

Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Teatime. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Bob (Steven Brandon), Lisa (Katie Redford), Donna (Samantha Spiro), Joe (Philip Glenister), Rav (Prasanna Puwanarajah), Vicky (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Teatime

Episode 3

Joe starts a new business venture, working from home as a "wellness coach". However, he knows little about wellness and he decides to base his venture in Vicky and Rav's home. Despite their misgivings, Vicky and Rav cannot help but be sucked in by Joe's enthusiasm.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Solution. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Solution

Series 1, Episode 3 - All Judges Must Be Ex-Convicts

Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's legal shake-up.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Liam Williams - Ladhood

Liam Williams - Ladhood

Series 2, Episode 4

Post-graduation, Liam is back in his parents' house, while his girlfriend enjoys the trip of a lifetime on the other side of the world. Adjusting to the real world will not be easy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 1, Episode 3 - Girl With A Polycotton Tabard

Beauty wonders why so many British men get stuck in the emotional wilderness and find it hard to communicate with each other, as she deals with an elderly gentleman and his son.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Guns Of Adam Riches. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Adam Riches, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Jim Johnson. Copyright: BBC

The Guns Of Adam Riches

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mastermind

Mastermind intends to kill the audience, unless a brave challenger from the front row can defeat him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Holly Walsh, David Bramwell, Sarah Millican, Stephen J. Dubner. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 8, Episode 6 - Meeting Forty-Nine

For the final room in Gallery Eight, John Lloyd and Sarah Millican are joined by comedian Susan Calman, explorer and zoologist Lucy Cooke and Factum Arte's Adam Lowe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 3 - Rover's Return

Everyone loves the town's returning homespun radio philosopher Ernie Butterthwaite - everyone that is except Graham who has to look after the old bore and Bert, who is jealous of Ernie's success.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country

This week Pam explores the country, with poems and sketches about grand plans for a garden, being a battery hen, the joys of buying a tractor, how the townie views the country life and the usefulness of chainsaw classes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Teatime. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Bob (Steven Brandon), Lisa (Katie Redford), Donna (Samantha Spiro), Joe (Philip Glenister), Rav (Prasanna Puwanarajah), Vicky (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Teatime

Episode 3

Joe starts a new business venture, working from home as a "wellness coach". However, he knows little about wellness and he decides to base his venture in Vicky and Rav's home. Despite their misgivings, Vicky and Rav cannot help but be sucked in by Joe's enthusiasm.

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