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Radio schedule Thursday 20th May 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 2

Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 2

This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

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 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 4, The Prisoner: Comedy, with Nick Revell, Alison Steadman and David Swift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

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 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 4, The Prisoner: Comedy, with Nick Revell, Alison Steadman and David Swift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 2

Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 2

This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 3

This episode looks back at the life of Jerry (Simon Kane), from a 2021 postcard to a surprise poem he received in 1943.

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 4

Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 4, The Prisoner: Comedy, with Nick Revell, Alison Steadman and David Swift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 2

This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Last Day

Vicki Pepperdine stars as a teacher whose last day at school unleashes some pent-up fury.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll. Brian Appleton (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll

Episode 1 - Eight Miles Low

Charting the beginnings of Brian's influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in Highgate cemetery and, with the help of a maggot, gave him the idea for Maggie May.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

Series 2, Episode 2

Including stories about Ronnie Barker, Mel Brooks and Lemmy.

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

1966 And All That

Episode 4, The 1980s and 90s: Neil Knock-Knock and John Minor make the political headlines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Wanting Man

While being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 2

Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 2

This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

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