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Radio schedule Monday 31st May 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Episode 1 - Pilot

Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet that was originally wagered by the fourth Duke of Queensbury in 1753.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 4

Sue Perkins is joined at London Zoo by zoologist Billy Heaney, science writer Dr Claire Asher, and comedian and writer Josie Long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Is That Your Horse Outside?

Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 3

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue turn their attention to 'ageing' and 'alcohol'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 3, Keeper vs Keeper: Terry must mark his territory when there is a new arrival at Southwold zoo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Is That Your Horse Outside?

Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 3

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue turn their attention to 'ageing' and 'alcohol'.

Radio 4 2pm (repeat)
'To trains' sign. Copyright: BBC

Escape Kit

Bitter sweet comedy about two misfits.

BBC Radio Scotland 4pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 8, Episode 5

This week Mark is joined by Blue Peter's longest serving female presenter, Konnie Huq, who finds herself in a bit of a pickle on the first day of her job. She's joined by Ashley Storrie who has reason to believe in magic and Sanjeev Kohli who shares his stories of his new 1980's pop pals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 3, Keeper vs Keeper: Terry must mark his territory when there is a new arrival at Southwold zoo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Episode 1 - Pilot

Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet that was originally wagered by the fourth Duke of Queensbury in 1753.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 4

Sue Perkins is joined at London Zoo by zoologist Billy Heaney, science writer Dr Claire Asher, and comedian and writer Josie Long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 6

The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion. Norman and Max make a sacrifice.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 3, Episode 2

We meet a Town Crier who has adapted their profession to the 21st century; a Dad too tight to replace his broken appliances and a ghost whose career path takes an unexpected turn.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 5

This week Sue Perkins is joined by zoologist and wildlife presenter Martin Hughes-Games, Deputy Director of Oxford Botanic Garden Dr. Chris Thorogood, and comedian Felicity Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Is That Your Horse Outside?

Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 3

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue turn their attention to 'ageing' and 'alcohol'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 4

Sue Perkins is joined at London Zoo by zoologist Billy Heaney, science writer Dr Claire Asher, and comedian and writer Josie Long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 9, Episode 6 - Graham Linehan interviews Adam Buxton

Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 7

Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Alice Fraser, Hugo Rifkind, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Fear & Phobias

Jason Byrne looks at the subject of fears and phobias in the third episode of his themed audience comedy show, with high-energy stand-up and sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 6

The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion. Norman and Max make a sacrifice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 6

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Hils Barker, Rufus Hound and Cannon & Ball.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 3, Keeper vs Keeper: Terry must mark his territory when there is a new arrival at Southwold zoo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Episode 1 - Pilot

Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet that was originally wagered by the fourth Duke of Queensbury in 1753.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 2, Episode 4

Sue Perkins is joined at London Zoo by zoologist Billy Heaney, science writer Dr Claire Asher, and comedian and writer Josie Long.

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