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Radio schedule Thursday 27th May 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 1

A new cleaner reports for duty. Turns out he and his boss have met before.

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 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 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 5, Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face: 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 4

When their new and 'ever so slightly unbearable' friends invite them to dinner, Lucy wants to return the offer. But Daniel, who's expected to cook, is less than convinced...

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 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 5, Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face: 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 4

When their new and 'ever so slightly unbearable' friends invite them to dinner, Lucy wants to return the offer. But Daniel, who's expected to cook, is less than convinced...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 1

A new cleaner reports for duty. Turns out he and his boss have met before.

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 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 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

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 4

This episode looks back at the life of Vanessa (Carrie Quinlan), from her appearance on a 1990s game show, all the way back to a magical story in 1923.

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 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

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

The House Of The Spirit Levels

Episode 5, Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face: 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 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 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Visit

Doon Mackichan stars as a woman who has come back to haunt her husband and his new wife.

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 2 - Consider Yourself Dumped Upon

Brian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written, reveals he inadvertently encouraged the Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis.

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 3

This episode includes stories about Christopher Walken, Leiber and Stoller, and the advertising industry.

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

The In Crowd

Episode 4.1: Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock.

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

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 3 - Loose Lips Sink Ships

Judith's new boyfriend Ol turns out not to be the man everyone thought he was. Simon discovers that he has been taped giving out highly secret and sensitive information.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

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 4

When their new and 'ever so slightly unbearable' friends invite them to dinner, Lucy wants to return the offer. But Daniel, who's expected to cook, is less than convinced...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 1

A new cleaner reports for duty. Turns out he and his boss have met before.

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 3

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

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