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Radio schedule Friday 20th August 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 2, Episode 3 - Protest

The Wilsons look forward to a protest march, with Cat keen to highlight the issue, Lola hoping all voices will unify and Max wanting the family to have a great day out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 4 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet. His demanding marches soon forces the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Liberal Education

Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?

Radio 4 9am (repeat)
The Day Today. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The Reunion: The Day Today

Documentary about TV news satire The Day Today, marking 30 years of its radio predecessor On The Hour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 10 - Plenty More Fish

With their love-lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 2, Episode 3 - The News

Ellie Taylor has for a long time thought there was too much news. It's on all the time on a million different channels. Enough is enough! It's not good for our health, and should be banned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 4 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet. His demanding marches soon forces the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Liberal Education

Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?

Radio 4 2:15pm
30 min
Cyril Nri

Angst!

Episode 5 - Gaia

What if the planet is, in reality, a single sentient organism, intent on ridding itself of the poisonous human parasites living on its surface? And what if a way is found to communicate with this 'intelligence'? And what if the person put in charge of negotiations is a refugee cleaner from Dafur?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 10 - Plenty More Fish

With their love-lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 2, Episode 3 - Protest

The Wilsons look forward to a protest march, with Cat keen to highlight the issue, Lola hoping all voices will unify and Max wanting the family to have a great day out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC

Party's Over

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Great Outdoors

Henry is taken to the wood for an ill-advised survival weekend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 4 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet. His demanding marches soon forces the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

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

Semi Circles

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Liberal Education

Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine try and amuse themselves this week with a computer flight simulator that has more to offerthan flying lessons, while Mel confesses to being a bit too recreational with her pharmaceuticals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself. Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Episode 4

Impression-based sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea

Ryan has an unexpected stay at a Bangkok prison as the rest of the team end up flying around the world chasing their luggage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 10 - Plenty More Fish

With their love-lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 2, Episode 3 - Protest

The Wilsons look forward to a protest march, with Cat keen to highlight the issue, Lola hoping all voices will unify and Max wanting the family to have a great day out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

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