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Radio schedule Thursday 26th August 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 3

One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 2 - Great Hillston

Justin, Mel and Dave - along with special guest Jane Asher - create drama with a Jacobean tragedy, a cake-eating competition and some sheep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Elvis McGonagall

Elvis McGonagall - Full Tartan Jacket

Stand-up and poet Elvis McGonagall picks apart the year 2020.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 14, Episode 1 - The Montezuela Revolution

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Older Man

Clare's been coming home late and Eleanor thinks she knows why: could her grand-daughter be dating a significantly older man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Episode 3: Comedy panel game chaired by Clive Anderson, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Robin Ince and David Quantick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 3, Episode 4

As an expectant mother Lucy is trying to avoid stress - until she tries to break the news of her pregnancy to her mum and dad. Meanwhile Daniel gets an unwelcome taste of the joys of fatherhood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 14, Episode 1 - The Montezuela Revolution

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Older Man

Clare's been coming home late and Eleanor thinks she knows why: could her grand-daughter be dating a significantly older man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 3

One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Episode 3: Comedy panel game chaired by Clive Anderson, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Robin Ince and David Quantick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 3, Episode 4

As an expectant mother Lucy is trying to avoid stress - until she tries to break the news of her pregnancy to her mum and dad. Meanwhile Daniel gets an unwelcome taste of the joys of fatherhood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 2 - Great Hillston

Justin, Mel and Dave - along with special guest Jane Asher - create drama with a Jacobean tragedy, a cake-eating competition and some sheep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Elvis McGonagall

Elvis McGonagall - Full Tartan Jacket

Stand-up and poet Elvis McGonagall picks apart the year 2020.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Phil Hammond

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Episode 1

Dr Phil Hammond visits and performs for the staff and patients at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 14, Episode 1 - The Montezuela Revolution

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Older Man

Clare's been coming home late and Eleanor thinks she knows why: could her grand-daughter be dating a significantly older man?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 3

One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Elvis McGonagall

Elvis McGonagall - Full Tartan Jacket

Stand-up and poet Elvis McGonagall picks apart the year 2020.

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

Political Animals

Series 2, Episode 3 - Buddy

Bill Clinton's dog Buddy relives his turbulent tenure in the White House, a time made perilous by his arch enemy. Socks the Cat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Poets' Tree

Poets' Tree

Episode 3

Paul Hamilton, the Islington poet, hears verse written by a computer, conducts a rare interview with legendary poet Celia Tierny and meets the English teacher who inspired his first attempts at poetry.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Morwenna Banks, Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Pete Baikie

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 1

The opening episode of this series features the Stoneybridge Town Council preparing to receive the town's first ever tourist, the Little Girl giving her explanation of Brexit and Calum Gilhooley launching his own YouTube series. There are sketches about the downside of voice technology on smartphones, while Melania Trump presents a brand new podcast offering an insight into her life as First Lady.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 4, To Infinity and Beyond: Comedy, with Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Lucy Montgomery.

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 4, Episode 3 - Prentiss, McCabe - And Clive?

When Martin persuades Charles to accompany him to Devon, Clive is left in charge of the government's Healthy Eating campaign. Will the company survive with Clive in charge, and more importantly, will Charles survive without the cut and thrust of London?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 3

One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Episode 3: Comedy panel game chaired by Clive Anderson, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Robin Ince and David Quantick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 3, Episode 4

As an expectant mother Lucy is trying to avoid stress - until she tries to break the news of her pregnancy to her mum and dad. Meanwhile Daniel gets an unwelcome taste of the joys of fatherhood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 2 - Great Hillston

Justin, Mel and Dave - along with special guest Jane Asher - create drama with a Jacobean tragedy, a cake-eating competition and some sheep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Elvis McGonagall

Elvis McGonagall - Full Tartan Jacket

Stand-up and poet Elvis McGonagall picks apart the year 2020.

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