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Radio schedule Tuesday 20th April 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 2, Episode 1 - Citroen UXB

Beauty is sent to look after Sarah, who lives with both her mother and daughter - a perfect, happy modern family, like the kind Beauty has seen in feel-good British movies. With her own famly being very demanding, it is understandable when Beauty begins to get too close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

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 8, Episode 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fireworks

A visit from the fire brigade sparks smouldering discontent amongst the school staff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman and panellists Zoe Lyons, Darren Harriott, Catherine Bohart and Danny Finkelstein square up to the week's headlines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 3: Nigel and Michael share a home and work life, but has one got a date?

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 8, Episode 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

Radio 4 12:04pm
15 min
Beth O'Leary

The Flatshare

Episode 2

After some misgivings and some disapproving noises from friends Tiffy moves in to share Leon's flat - and his bed - but never at the same time...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fireworks

A visit from the fire brigade sparks smouldering discontent amongst the school staff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 3: Nigel and Michael share a home and work life, but has one got a date?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 2, Episode 1 - Citroen UXB

Beauty is sent to look after Sarah, who lives with both her mother and daughter - a perfect, happy modern family, like the kind Beauty has seen in feel-good British movies. With her own famly being very demanding, it is understandable when Beauty begins to get too close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 2 - Life

This week Bridget asks: "Does life have meaning?", "How do you live in the moment?", "Why is life like a washing machine cycle?" and "What's that dog barking at?"

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 8, Episode 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fireworks

A visit from the fire brigade sparks smouldering discontent amongst the school staff.

Resonance FM 10pm
30 min
Aufbau

Aufbau

Series 1, Episode 1

This week, a man talks to a bus driver and a woman meets her KPIs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Danny Robins Music Therapy. Danny Robins. Copyright: BBC

Danny Robins Music Therapy

Episode 3

Danny helps the worst five-a-side football team in the country and boosts the confidence of a listener who, at under five feet tall, feels that the world is heightist. Also, Danny tries to use music to cure obesity and Isy attempts to help people with phobias. With guest saxophonist Scott Garland and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? star Connie Fisher.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Beth O'Leary

The Flatshare

Episode 2

After some misgivings and some disapproving noises from friends Tiffy moves in to share Leon's flat - and his bed - but never at the same time...

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Weezy Bum Bum Show, With Ian Wright

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover revisit their chat with footballer-turned-pundit Ian Wright from September 2019. They discuss the bonuses of an away match at Grimsby Town, how to whip a good sponge and Ian's awakening to proper pyjamas. There's also an eyebrow-raising classified advertisement and some Tudor-based despair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Small Scenes. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Rigby, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak. Copyright: BBC

Small Scenes

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring commentary from the World Ham Shouting Championships and a couple who are being harassed by a former England football hero.

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

The (Almost) Accidental Adventures Of Bell And Todd

Episode 4

Two friends are thrown into a mad and mysterious world by wry narrator Diana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 3: Nigel and Michael share a home and work life, but has one got a date?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 2, Episode 1 - Citroen UXB

Beauty is sent to look after Sarah, who lives with both her mother and daughter - a perfect, happy modern family, like the kind Beauty has seen in feel-good British movies. With her own famly being very demanding, it is understandable when Beauty begins to get too close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

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