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Radio schedule Tuesday 31st 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 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Tim's in London where he finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes and an office worker who was inadvertently responsible for half of Welwyn Garden City being closed to the public. There's also a song about allergies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 2: Red Label, Episode 2

Darren examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

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

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 3 - Happy Days In Cawnpore

Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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 5 - Going Green

Christine encourages Henry to make the most of his green credentials.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter makes a promise he cannot keep, Nigel gets a new assistant and Michael makes a grave error.

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 2

Eric and Ernie are back in London after the war, with an agent to find them work, leading to their first radio show and a trip to Australia with their new wives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

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

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 3 - Happy Days In Cawnpore

Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?

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 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter makes a promise he cannot keep, Nigel gets a new assistant and Michael makes a grave error.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Tim's in London where he finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes and an office worker who was inadvertently responsible for half of Welwyn Garden City being closed to the public. There's also a song about allergies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 2: Red Label, Episode 2

Darren examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Stairs

Oneira

Episode 2 - Sleight Of Mind

Oneira is interrogated by a man from the Electrical Company - but is he trying to help her, or is he an alien?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Birthday Cake Game

The Birthday Cake Game

Episode 1

Richard Osman hosts a comic quiz about birthdays. Joining him this week, battling to prove they're the best at working out ages and to take home the coveted birthday cake, are Jayne Sharp, Ed Gamble and Beattie Edmondson. Tune in to find out who comes out on top and see if you can beat the players and score higher at home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Silver Dubloons

Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Guest stars Valentine Dyall.

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

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 3 - Happy Days In Cawnpore

Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice?

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 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 2: Red Label, Episode 2

Darren examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci

Series 2, Episode 2

Armando Iannucci is joined by David Schneider, Rebecca Front and Peter Baynham in a series of anarchic sketches.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 1, Episode 34 - Dress Smart, Jock Smart... With London Hughes

Fi and Jane are joined by comedian and presenter London Hughes who shares stories about a nightmare date, her amazing dancing grandma, and overturning racial stereotypes.

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

Vent

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mary's Girl Child

Ben's quest for a reason for his illness leads to a package tour through the Bible and a hard-hitting interview by Jeremy Paxman with God.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Stairs

Oneira

Episode 2 - Sleight Of Mind

Oneira is interrogated by a man from the Electrical Company - but is he trying to help her, or is he an alien?

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 2

Eric and Ernie are back in London after the war, with an agent to find them work, leading to their first radio show and a trip to Australia with their new wives.

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 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Episode 2.6: Peter makes a promise he cannot keep, Nigel gets a new assistant and Michael makes a grave error.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Tim's in London where he finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes and an office worker who was inadvertently responsible for half of Welwyn Garden City being closed to the public. There's also a song about allergies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 2: Red Label, Episode 2

Darren examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.

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