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Radio schedule Wednesday 2nd June 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Prophecy

In medieval Scotland, a pair of soldiers, fleeing their own regiment, come face-to-face with a trio of witches on a desolate moor. One of them receives a prophecy that he will become King of Scotland. It is a classic case of mistaken identity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ticks and Foibles

When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival, some electrical cables and a very dusty dictionary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2.5, Affair Exchange: Victoria is offered the chance of an affair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 2, Episode 1

Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 2 - Matlock and Matlock Bath

Mark visits the Derbyshire towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2.5, Affair Exchange: Victoria is offered the chance of an affair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 2, Episode 1

Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Prophecy

In medieval Scotland, a pair of soldiers, fleeing their own regiment, come face-to-face with a trio of witches on a desolate moor. One of them receives a prophecy that he will become King of Scotland. It is a classic case of mistaken identity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ticks and Foibles

When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival, some electrical cables and a very dusty dictionary.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Taken At The Flood

When the library is threatened from an unexpected quarter, Snoo gains some friends and Alice sacrifices her favourite tunic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 2.5, Affair Exchange: Victoria is offered the chance of an affair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ticks and Foibles

When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival, some electrical cables and a very dusty dictionary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 3, Episode 6 - Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked And Redeemed

Pip and Ripely find themselves facing a vast and evil undead army. England has only one hope - that Miss Sweetly Delightful can melt Mr Benevolent's cruel, undead heart.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Twayna Mayne

Twayna Mayne: Black Women

Series 2, Episode 1 - Food

Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, the comedian explores the subject of food and how it has shaped her identity. Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Cutting Corners

Value for money is very important these days, so Adam Bloom has undertaken to give a full show's worth. Helping him conserve Auntie's pennies is Rob Rouse.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 4, Episode 1

Martin Bashir interviews Prince Andrew, a Tory Friends reunion, and Dominic Cummings' dragon burns it all to the ground.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C's Global Depression Tour

Episode 6 - United Kingdom

Christopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, is camping outside St Pauls this week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 3, Episode 2 - Loneliness Is A Crowded Head

Ben's life is full of well-meaning people trying to do everything for him. Everything, that is, except leave him alone. He begins to wonder if Robinson Crusoe might have been on to a good thing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 3

Gyles Brandreth chairs the panel show that celebrates gossip and scandal. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 2, Episode 1

Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Prophecy

In medieval Scotland, a pair of soldiers, fleeing their own regiment, come face-to-face with a trio of witches on a desolate moor. One of them receives a prophecy that he will become King of Scotland. It is a classic case of mistaken identity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ticks and Foibles

When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival, some electrical cables and a very dusty dictionary.

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