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Radio schedule Thursday 29th April 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 6 - Instalment 6

The American humorist presents the final selection of readings from his essays and other writing, 25 years since he first shared his singular worldview with the Radio 4 listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 1

Professor Prune dons his electrical time trousers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 1, To Begin at the End: Tony is grappling with the Russian mafia - and the gorgeous Natassia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 1

Professor Prune dons his electrical time trousers.

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

The Flatshare

Episode 9

Tiffy finally stands up to Justin's bullying and Leon is on tenterhooks in court where his brother's appeal is finally being heard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 1, To Begin at the End: Tony is grappling with the Russian mafia - and the gorgeous Natassia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 6 - Instalment 6

The American humorist presents the final selection of readings from his essays and other writing, 25 years since he first shared his singular worldview with the Radio 4 listeners.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb. Dr Strangelove (Peter Sellers)

Atomic: How Dr Strangelove Exploded Pop Culture

Journalist Jude Rogers explores how Stanley Kubrick and Welsh author Peter George transformed the way culture scrutinised the Cold War with their movie masterpiece, Dr Strangelove.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown. Rich Hall. Copyright: BBC

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

Episode 1 - First 100 Days Breakdown

Rich Hall is joined by Nick Doody to look at the first 100 days of the Biden presidency via the stylings of an American radio talk show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 1

Professor Prune dons his electrical time trousers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The House Of The Spirit Levels

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 1, To Begin at the End: Tony is grappling with the Russian mafia - and the gorgeous Natassia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 6 - Instalment 6

The American humorist presents the final selection of readings from his essays and other writing, 25 years since he first shared his singular worldview with the Radio 4 listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Kearns. John (John Kearns)

John Kearns

Episode 2 - Half-Time

Passions flare and loyalty is tested at a football ground in London.

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

The Flatshare

Episode 9

Tiffy finally stands up to Justin's bullying and Leon is on tenterhooks in court where his brother's appeal is finally being heard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 2

Copenhagen becomes a warhorse and Marengo sets out into the vast Russian Steppe as he carries Napoleon at the head of his vast army towards Moscow.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: It's OK To Change Your Mind

Geoff Norcott asks what happens to convictions when a pandemic turns the world upside down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
1966 And All That

1966 And All That

Episode 1, The 1920s and 30s: A sideways look at 20th-century Britain, beginning with the 1920s and 1930s, including the death of George V and the advent of the BBC.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong), Craig Children (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller

Episode 3

In an optimistic attempt at cultural review, Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones throw a Come As You Aren't party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:30am (repeat)
Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb. Dr Strangelove (Peter Sellers)

Atomic: How Dr Strangelove Exploded Pop Culture

Journalist Jude Rogers examines the impact of Cold War comedy Dr Strangelove.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 6 - Instalment 6

The American humorist presents the final selection of readings from his essays and other writing, 25 years since he first shared his singular worldview with the Radio 4 listeners.

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