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Radio schedule Wednesday 23rd December 2020

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 3

This week a school fundraiser proves unusually challenging.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
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 8am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Trial Of Father Christmas

The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.

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 8 - Positive Thinking

With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.

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

Life In London

Episode 6, An End To Life In London: City living has taken its toll on Jerry, who returns to his roots. Tom feels betrayed by Kate, and Bob is so heavily in debt he is forced to go on the run. Years later, an older Pierce reflects on his youth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (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 4, Episode 11 - Hancock's Happy Christmas

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.

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 2 - An American in Yxsjö

The Swedish family Andersson discovers an American cousin is a tech billionaire who wants to help their town, so Geoff is no longer their favourite foreign relation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, New Year Special - Hamish And Dougal's Hogmanay Frolic

Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen made internationally quite well known from their appearances on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, find themselves celebrating Hogmanay (normally they prefer not to as it clashes with New Year) after a bus-load of celebrities gets stuck in a snowdrift on its way to the BBC's Hogmanay Cavalcade in Edinburgh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Trial Of Father Christmas

The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.

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 8 - Positive Thinking

With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.

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

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Depart

As David embarks on a new life in Chicago, Suzie plans to surprise him.

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

Life In London

Episode 6, An End To Life In London: City living has taken its toll on Jerry, who returns to his roots. Tom feels betrayed by Kate, and Bob is so heavily in debt he is forced to go on the run. Years later, an older Pierce reflects on his youth.

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 3

This week a school fundraiser proves unusually challenging.

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

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 4

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 guests Prof. Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Trial Of Father Christmas

The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.

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 8 - Positive Thinking

With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (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 4, Episode 11 - Hancock's Happy Christmas

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 9:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, New Year Special - Hamish And Dougal's Hogmanay Frolic

Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen made internationally quite well known from their appearances on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, find themselves celebrating Hogmanay (normally they prefer not to as it clashes with New Year) after a bus-load of celebrities gets stuck in a snowdrift on its way to the BBC's Hogmanay Cavalcade in Edinburgh.

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

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 3

Arthur plays host to bright new comedians Nat Luurtsema and Seann Walsh, while rising star Micky Flanagan headlines his front room. In the kitchen, Arthur learns a thing or two about rock 'n' roll from guest band Alabama 3.

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

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Procrastination

Keen to be more productive, Felicity heads to the App Store and buys "If You Don't Task, You Don't Get" (voiced by Sindhu Vee). Will Felicity conquer her procrastination or will the app conquer her?

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

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 2 - Money

Ken Cheng explores British Chinese culture and the subject of money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Christmas Special - The Tim Vine Christmas Chat Show

Tim Vine hears the Christmas stories of the British public and offers up a sleigh-full of Yuletide one-liners, alternative traditional songs and preposterous seasonal games.

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

Life In London

Episode 6, An End To Life In London: City living has taken its toll on Jerry, who returns to his roots. Tom feels betrayed by Kate, and Bob is so heavily in debt he is forced to go on the run. Years later, an older Pierce reflects on his youth.

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 3

This week a school fundraiser proves unusually challenging.

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

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