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Radio schedule Thursday 17th June 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 4

It looks like the gang are going to break up, but will Julie make the right decision? Nita finally meets the man whose office she has been cleaning.

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 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

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 8

Fifth Division football, and Professor Prune goes on a Victorian adventure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 2 - You're Never Too Old To Stay At Home

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.4: Martin Young presents the biographical quiz show, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego joined by novelist Lynne Truss and biographer Anthony Holden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Stiff Audition

Young actor Robert Wilson is desperately seeking work. At last an audition comes up ... he doesn't have to stick rigidly to the script - just be rigid.

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 8

Fifth Division football, and Professor Prune goes on a Victorian adventure.

Radio 4 12:04pm
15 min
Tahmima Anam

The Startup Wife

Episode 9

Nobody wants to be married to the Messiah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 2 - You're Never Too Old To Stay At Home

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.4: Martin Young presents the biographical quiz show, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego joined by novelist Lynne Truss and biographer Anthony Holden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Stiff Audition

Young actor Robert Wilson is desperately seeking work. At last an audition comes up ... he doesn't have to stick rigidly to the script - just be rigid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 4

It looks like the gang are going to break up, but will Julie make the right decision? Nita finally meets the man whose office she has been cleaning.

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 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Talking Story, Episode 1 - Chris Addison

In this first episode Sarah talks to comedian, writer, actor, director Chris Addison about his journey from joke writing to screen writing and directing. Discussing his relationship with storytelling across his broad body of work.

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 8

Fifth Division football, and Professor Prune goes on a Victorian adventure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 2 - You're Never Too Old To Stay At Home

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Political Animals. Copyright: BBC

Political Animals

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wilberforce

In this first programme, Wilberforce (Clive Swift) chief mouser to the Cabinet Office 1973-1987, reflects on his life with Margaret Thatcher.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Tahmima Anam

The Startup Wife

Episode 9

Nobody wants to be married to the Messiah.

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 5 - My Turn to Be Poorly

Brian hits one of the lowest points in his life and considers ending it all at the age of 27 -the age so many other great rock stars had met their demise. But it is also at this point Brian wrote one of his greatest classics - which he plays for us - and which was a huge influence on the rock world, particularly Morrissey.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 1, Episode 2 - Will We Live On Mars?

Do we need to go to live on Mars like that bloke in the film The Martian? Rhys talks to the guy who wrote The Martian, and then tries to sell Mars to the public.

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

The In Crowd

Episode 4.4: Memory issues and is Mary really Mary?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 3, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Charles enters the world of showbiz when he finds himself representing the latest 'star' from Big Brother.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.4: Martin Young presents the biographical quiz show, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego joined by novelist Lynne Truss and biographer Anthony Holden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Stiff Audition

Young actor Robert Wilson is desperately seeking work. At last an audition comes up ... he doesn't have to stick rigidly to the script - just be rigid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleaning Up

Episode 4

It looks like the gang are going to break up, but will Julie make the right decision? Nita finally meets the man whose office she has been cleaning.

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 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

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