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Radio schedule Friday 30th April 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Key

Andy Chambers, edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out, has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. This week's guest is Cariad Lloyd.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 8 - A Stripe For Frazer

Mainwaring is told that he can have a corporal and a lance corporal in the platoon. This results in Frazer being promoted to lance corporal, with he and Jones fighting it out to see who will get their second stripe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 3: Cholericke is inspired to poetic activity when an albatross makes off with his sandwich.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mythical Kings And Iguanas

Saffron is a typical mother, multi-tasking her aromatherapy business while trying to feng shui her bathroom and cope with a four-year-old who misses their ex-pet iguana. So it is hardly surprising she needs Sally the cleaning lady's help when things go wrong.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 6, Episode 1 - Dog Theft

In this first episode of the brand new series, Alfie tackles the topical crime of dog theft which has seen a huge rise in cases during the Covid pandemic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 8 - A Stripe For Frazer

Mainwaring is told that he can have a corporal and a lance corporal in the platoon. This results in Frazer being promoted to lance corporal, with he and Jones fighting it out to see who will get their second stripe.

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

The Flatshare

Episode 10

In the final climactic episode there is much to celebrate: Leon turns up with a huge, apologetic, bunch of flowers and exciting news from the Court of Appeal is on its way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 3: Cholericke is inspired to poetic activity when an albatross makes off with his sandwich.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 8, Episode 1

Mark Nelson and his panel - Justin Currie, Ken Bruce and Jo Caulfield - decipher the good from the bad, with a few unexpected twists along the way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mythical Kings And Iguanas

Saffron is a typical mother, multi-tasking her aromatherapy business while trying to feng shui her bathroom and cope with a four-year-old who misses their ex-pet iguana. So it is hardly surprising she needs Sally the cleaning lady's help when things go wrong.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Key

Andy Chambers, edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out, has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. This week's guest is Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2021, Episode 1 - The Machynlleth Stand-Up Showcase 2021 - Part 1

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a night of stand-up comedy, with Leila Navabi, Leroy Brito, Esyllt Sears and Athena Kugblenu.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 3

Andy Zaltzman and panellists Elis James, Ria Lina, Helen Lewis and Simon Evans square up to the week's headlines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 8 - A Stripe For Frazer

Mainwaring is told that he can have a corporal and a lance corporal in the platoon. This results in Frazer being promoted to lance corporal, with he and Jones fighting it out to see who will get their second stripe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

Episode 3: Cholericke is inspired to poetic activity when an albatross makes off with his sandwich.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. This week's guest is Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 3, Episode 6

The Guru is showing decidedly literary inclinations. The Minx Twins tackle the thornier aspects of feminism and a new smash-hit, I'm a Punjabi Girl.

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

The Flatshare

Episode 10

In the final climactic episode there is much to celebrate: Leon turns up with a huge, apologetic, bunch of flowers and exciting news from the Court of Appeal is on its way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Remains Of Foley And McColl. Copyright: BBC

The Remains Of Foley And McColl

Episode 2 - Cutting Edge

Sean Foley and Hamish McColl board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh, young listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 3.5: Comedy sketch show, starring Smug Roberts, Kate Ward, Robin Ince and Helen Moon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mythical Kings And Iguanas

Saffron is a typical mother, multi-tasking her aromatherapy business while trying to feng shui her bathroom and cope with a four-year-old who misses their ex-pet iguana. So it is hardly surprising she needs Sally the cleaning lady's help when things go wrong.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Key

Andy Chambers, edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out, has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. This week's guest is Cariad Lloyd.

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