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Radio schedule Thursday 24th June 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories

Episode 1 - The Bed Under the Stairs

Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
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 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 9

Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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 2 - I Can Do That

Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.

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 9

Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
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 2 - I Can Do That

Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories

Episode 1 - The Bed Under the Stairs

Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
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.

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

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Talking Story, Episode 2 - Sharon Horgan

Sarah talks to writer and director Sharon Horgan about finding the perfect writing partner, how her writing reflects her life and a disastrous audition with Ricky Gervais.

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 9

Professor Prune is incarcerated, and Bill Oddie rhapsodises the flowers in the garden.

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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

Political Animals

Series 1, Episode 2 - Humphrey

Humphrey (James Fleet), chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, gives a cat's eye view of life in 10 Downing Street under John Major and Tony Blair.

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 6 - A Lot of Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing

News of Brian's lecture has finally reached the ears they were intended for-the rock stars who have repeatedly dumped upon him. Unfortunately, his revelations have not had the desired effect and he has lawyers breathing down his neck. However, he does have time for one final rock'n'roll revelation concerning colourful eighties outfit the Thompson Twins.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 1, Episode 3 - Are They Watching Us?

Has technology gone wacky doolally? Rhys gets to the bottom of privacy issues, deep fakes, non-fungible tokens and whether technology will be the end of us all.

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

The In Crowd

Episode 4.5: Unsympathetic beauty therapy and renting videos.

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 3 - Heath Service

The pair find themselves charged with the unenviable task of trying to help the Government sort out the health service.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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 2 - I Can Do That

Robert gets a role as a chauffeur, except he can't drive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories

Episode 1 - The Bed Under the Stairs

Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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.

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