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Radio schedule Wednesday 16th December 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 2

The promise of a weekend away tests everyone's patience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 2

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi, news vroadcaster Clive Myrie and comedian Bridget Christie aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

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 6, Episode 8 - The Waxwork

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)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 7 - Keeping Faith

When Clare revokes her faith in God, her mother and granny are none too pleased.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Pierce adapts his work into a play - but on opening night, his friends spend most of their time in the bar. Jerry rescues a damsel in distress in Bartholomew Fair, and once more falls under the seductive charms of Lady Wanton.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 5, Episode 1 - Lagom Lockdown

We join Geoff and his family as spring breaks and Sweden faces lockdown, taking a very different path to its European neighbours.

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 6, Episode 8 - The Waxwork

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)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 7 - Keeping Faith

When Clare revokes her faith in God, her mother and granny are none too pleased.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Paddington Station. Copyright: BBC

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Separate

Suzie receives an unexpected guest at her husband's funeral.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:15pm (repeat)
The Inheritors. Copyright: BBC

The Inheritors

Episode 3 - Home Economics

The Chédids are united in their quest to thwart their father's plan to divert his fortune into Lebanese business. So how come Jasmine seems to have swapped sides?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Pierce adapts his work into a play - but on opening night, his friends spend most of their time in the bar. Jerry rescues a damsel in distress in Bartholomew Fair, and once more falls under the seductive charms of Lady Wanton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 2

The promise of a weekend away tests everyone's patience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 2

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi, news vroadcaster Clive Myrie and comedian Bridget Christie aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 3

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton.

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 6, Episode 8 - The Waxwork

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)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 7 - Keeping Faith

When Clare revokes her faith in God, her mother and granny are none too pleased.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 2

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi, news vroadcaster Clive Myrie and comedian Bridget Christie aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 2

Benjamin Zephaniah, Stephen K Amos and Matt Holness join regular contributor Pippa Evans in Arthur's house.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Smoking

In this episode, Felicity enlists the help of an anti-smoking app "Stop Smoking with Barbara" (voiced by Fern Brady). Can a phone app help her kick the habit and set her on the path to a better healthier Felicity?

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 1 - Racism

Dave's Joke of the Fringe Winner, Cambridge mathematics dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng returns with a brand-new series. In this first episode he explores the subject of racism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Episode 5 - The Bermuda Triangle

John's final investigation finds him looking into the Bermuda Triangle. Let's hope that he and Ken don't disappear!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:15am (repeat)
The Inheritors. Copyright: BBC

The Inheritors

Episode 3 - Home Economics

The Chédids are united in their quest to thwart their father's plan to divert his fortune into Lebanese business. So how come Jasmine seems to have swapped sides?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Pierce adapts his work into a play - but on opening night, his friends spend most of their time in the bar. Jerry rescues a damsel in distress in Bartholomew Fair, and once more falls under the seductive charms of Lady Wanton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 2

The promise of a weekend away tests everyone's patience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 2

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi, news vroadcaster Clive Myrie and comedian Bridget Christie aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

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