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Radio schedule Tuesday 8th December 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 2, Episode 4

Ken turns to his grandchildren for help with his technological challenges, while Chloe goes into early labour as Ian frets about his bag for life going to waste.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Imagination

In this new episode Henry looks at imagination, perception and how we express ourselves through art and creativity. From the first cave paintings through to Henry's own experiences of creating, writing and producing some of Britain's best loved comedies over the years, Henry explores the wonders of the human imagination.

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 7, Episode 16 - Shifting Sands

Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri which is drifting into peril. Guest stars It's That Man Again star Jack Train as Colonel Chinstrap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 3, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

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 57, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis get to grips - from a safe distance - with all things 2020 in the form of sketches and guest contributions. Joining them are Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons, with music from Huge Davies.

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

Married

Series 2, Episode 3 - Betrayal

Divorced and penniless though he may be, Robin is about to discover that life can be sweet in his new universe - even if it is at someone else's expense.

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 7, Episode 16 - Shifting Sands

Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri which is drifting into peril. Guest stars It's That Man Again star Jack Train as Colonel Chinstrap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 3, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 3

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Beaumont, journalist Anne McElvoy and comedy writer Joel Morris.

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

Married

Series 2, Episode 3 - Betrayal

Divorced and penniless though he may be, Robin is about to discover that life can be sweet in his new universe - even if it is at someone else's expense.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 2, Episode 4

Ken turns to his grandchildren for help with his technological challenges, while Chloe goes into early labour as Ian frets about his bag for life going to waste.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Imagination

In this new episode Henry looks at imagination, perception and how we express ourselves through art and creativity. From the first cave paintings through to Henry's own experiences of creating, writing and producing some of Britain's best loved comedies over the years, Henry explores the wonders of the human imagination.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Under The Lid

Under The Lid

Consumer journalist Hugh Spatchport takes a long, judgmental look under the lid of modern society and answers big questions, uncovers huge conspiracies and exposes massive criminals. This week, Hugh sets out to discover whether home made fudge really is home made.

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 7, Episode 16 - Shifting Sands

Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri which is drifting into peril. Guest stars It's That Man Again star Jack Train as Colonel Chinstrap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 3, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Imagination

In this new episode Henry looks at imagination, perception and how we express ourselves through art and creativity. From the first cave paintings through to Henry's own experiences of creating, writing and producing some of Britain's best loved comedies over the years, Henry explores the wonders of the human imagination.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 3

This week Mary Berry from Bake Off has to deal with a baking-related dispute between Ray Winstone and Bob Hoskins. Olympic director Danny Boyle is tasked with rescuing a cat from a tree, and James Naughtie seeks counselling from poet Roger McGough.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Marc Wootton

Date Night

Series 1, Episode 1

Semi-improvised comedy show written and performed by Marc Wootton and others. Together they portray a series of couples who are all embracing the modern phenomenon of date night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Episode 6 - Violence

Comic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 3 - Frank Skinner interviews Eddie Izzard

Frank Skinner interviews Eddie Izzard, asking him about performing up lamp-posts, the secret to improvising and (literally) breaking in to Hollywood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 3

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Beaumont, journalist Anne McElvoy and comedy writer Joel Morris.

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

Married

Series 2, Episode 3 - Betrayal

Divorced and penniless though he may be, Robin is about to discover that life can be sweet in his new universe - even if it is at someone else's expense.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 2, Episode 4

Ken turns to his grandchildren for help with his technological challenges, while Chloe goes into early labour as Ian frets about his bag for life going to waste.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Imagination

In this new episode Henry looks at imagination, perception and how we express ourselves through art and creativity. From the first cave paintings through to Henry's own experiences of creating, writing and producing some of Britain's best loved comedies over the years, Henry explores the wonders of the human imagination.

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