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Radio schedule Wednesday 30th December 2020

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
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 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 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

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)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Christmas Special - Dick Cinderella Up The Beanstalk... Or Something

The I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again team proudly present their Grand-ish Christmas Pantomime.

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 3 - Crayfish Require These Drinks

Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve building furniture, dressing his son up as a boiled crustacean and drinking shots washed down with whipped cream.

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 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

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)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Believe Me

Episode 3

Eddie always knew something wasn't quite right with his reading and writing, but diagnosis of dyslexia came late. He was also a late starter with relationships.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

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

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Wife (Joanna Lumley), Husband (Roger Allam). Copyright: BBC

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just The Way You Are

Roger gives Joanna a masterclass in dishwasher stacking while Joanna instructs him on how to wave goodbye to departing guests. As the turbulent year turns, Joanna makes some New Year Resolutions - for Roger - and suggests their marriage needs a re-boot. 'Out the door?' is his response.

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 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

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)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Christmas Special - Dick Cinderella Up The Beanstalk... Or Something

The I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again team proudly present their Grand-ish Christmas Pantomime.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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 10:30pm (repeat)
Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 2, Episode 4 - Weddings

In the final episode of this series, Felicity explores the world of wedding help in the form of app "I do this all the time" (voiced by Tom Allen).

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

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 3 - Free Speech

Ken Cheng explores the subject of freedom of speech.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC

Anansi Boys

Episode 4

Back in Florida, Fat Charlie asks Mrs Higgler, Mrs Bustamonte and Mrs Dunwiddy for help with his brother. However it will require him to make a dangerous trade.

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

Six Geese A Laying

Mark Maier's comedy drama following a variety of characters on a crucial train journey from London to Edinburgh on New Year's Eve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Believe Me

Episode 3

Eddie always knew something wasn't quite right with his reading and writing, but diagnosis of dyslexia came late. He was also a late starter with relationships.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

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

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

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

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