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Radio schedule Sunday 20th December 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:20am (repeat)
The Inheritors. Copyright: BBC

The Inheritors

A repeat-run of the entire series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Christmas Special - Present Arms

Captain Square insults Captain Mainwaring after it is revealed that Mainwaring got no medals after the 1914-18 war. Mainwaring believes that medals will not matter if the Germans invade. This results in a competition between their platoons. Sadly, the Walmington-on-Sea platoon's shooting is not up to scratch. Perhaps Walker can come up with a solution.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Last Laugh

The embittered writer contacts the bank when his finances tip into the abyss. Ed also engineers the break up of popular comedy writing duo Smith and Savage.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 74, Episode 1 - Lockdown Recording 1

A special lockdown recording of the programme features Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Parris, Miles Jupp, Rory Bremner, Jo Brand and Andy Hamilton with Jack Dee in the chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 1, Episode 4 - Communication

Paul's exploration of how the telephone came into being involves electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 1, Episode 4 - Communication

Paul's exploration of how the telephone came into being involves electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Gareth Gwynn Declares Independence From Wales. Gareth Gwynn

Gareth Gwynn Declares Independence From Wales

Episode 2

As Gareth Gwynn ramps up his campaign for Brecon Independence, will the townspeople vote 'yes' to secede from Wales?

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Big Broadcast. Copyright: BBC

Big Broadcast

Series 3, Episode 1 - Politics

When a local property magnate uses the Hour of Charm to run for office, only a Hollywood star can stop him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 1, Episode 4 - Communication

Paul's exploration of how the telephone came into being involves electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Globe

All The World's A Globe

Episode 5, The Male Nude & Charlton Heston: From St Francis to Buddhism, the National Theatre of Brent offers its definitive history of Earth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 2, Episode 5

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 3.3, The Thing: Comedy, this time focusing on medieval cooking and the most precious exhibit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 2 - Smoked Meat

Sir Marcus wants a global web presence by the end of the week. Mean marketing director John Weak descends to the IT netherworld to do battle with Gavin Smedley, an IT director grown from the sweat of a techie's armpit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 1, Episode 4 - Communication

Paul's exploration of how the telephone came into being involves electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.

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