Radio
Radio schedule Wednesday 8th December 2021
7am
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Ed Reardon's Week
Series 6, Episode 4 - Cheese CricketDespite his assumption that somewhere in the vaults of the National Health Service can be found statistics for injuries sustained in the kitchen as a result of the dash to turn the wireless off at 6.30, Ed finds himself a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
7:30am
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 1 - BlythThe comedian travels to the former coal town of Blyth in Northumberland, meeting the locals and learning of its history, including its industrial legacy and its role in the first and second world wars. He also presents his findings to a local audience in the form of a stand-up show at the Phoenix Theatre.
8am
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 13 - The 13th Of The SeriesAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8:30am
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No Commitments
Episode 4.6, Two at a Time: Victoria becomes convinced that Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fail.
9am
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Listomania
Episode 5Comedians Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill and Roisin Conaty plus musician and The Voice UK coach Ricky Wilson join Susan Calman.
9:30am
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All The Young Dudes
Series 1, Episode 4 - Girls TalkAfter meeting an old school friend, Moira takes Helen and Maria out for the night whilst Patrick, Billy and Joe go on a stag night for someone they don't know. The time they spend apart strengthens everyone's relationships.
11:30am
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John Finnemore's Double Acts
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wroxton BoxAlec is late as usual. But Percy is wearing different socks. Something big is brewing. Michael Palin joins Cabin Pressure actor and writer John Finnemore.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 13 - The 13th Of The SeriesAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
12:30pm
(repeat)
No Commitments
Episode 4.6, Two at a Time: Victoria becomes convinced that Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fail.
4pm
(repeat)
Listomania
Episode 5Comedians Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill and Roisin Conaty plus musician and The Voice UK coach Ricky Wilson join Susan Calman.
4:30pm
(repeat)
All The Young Dudes
Series 1, Episode 4 - Girls TalkAfter meeting an old school friend, Moira takes Helen and Maria out for the night whilst Patrick, Billy and Joe go on a stag night for someone they don't know. The time they spend apart strengthens everyone's relationships.
5pm
(repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 6, Episode 4 - Cheese CricketDespite his assumption that somewhere in the vaults of the National Health Service can be found statistics for injuries sustained in the kitchen as a result of the dash to turn the wireless off at 6.30, Ed finds himself a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 1 - BlythThe comedian travels to the former coal town of Blyth in Northumberland, meeting the locals and learning of its history, including its industrial legacy and its role in the first and second world wars. He also presents his findings to a local audience in the form of a stand-up show at the Phoenix Theatre.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 2 - WalthamstowThe comedian visits the east London town of Walthamstow, where he finds a town mid-gentrification: the dog track has gone, the market remains, as does the cafe covered in pictures of Princess Diana. But there's also evidence of a controversial cycling scheme dubbed "Mini Holland", so Mark had better tread carefully when he performs to the locals.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 13 - The 13th Of The SeriesAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
7:30pm
(repeat)
No Commitments
Episode 4.6, Two At A Time: Victoria becomes convinced that Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fail.
10pm
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 1 - BlythThe comedian travels to the former coal town of Blyth in Northumberland, meeting the locals and learning of its history, including its industrial legacy and its role in the first and second world wars. He also presents his findings to a local audience in the form of a stand-up show at the Phoenix Theatre.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 1, Episode 2 - Carol Goes SwimmingCarol's life has not really been the same since her best friend Sandra died, but a trip to the swimming bath brings back memories of their time together with surprising results.
10:45pm
(repeat)
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 1, Episode 2 - DeathTim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his narrative poem The Boy Who Faked His Own Death.
11pm15 min
Rosie Jones: Box Ticker
Series 2, Episode 4 - NorthernThis week, Rosie looks at being Northern. She grew up in a coastal town in Yorkshire, but seems to be ashamed that she moved to London for work. Louise Young joins Rosie on stage to examine what it means to be from the North, and if their identities and attitudes are really tied to where they are from.
11pm
(repeat)
Radio Active
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Fit and Fat ShowAnna Dapter presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 5, Episode 6This week, a Government dead cat, a partridge in a pear tree, and a par-ty in Number 10. Plus Boris's Christmas (Gas) Lights, and a game of Chinese Tennis.
11:30pm
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The News At Bedtime
Episode 2John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee report on The Queen Of Hearts' Traditional Christmas Message.
11:45pm
(repeat)
The Goldfish Bowl
Episode 3: Anton wants to know more about sex, and, to his amazement, discovers that Liam has indulged in the practice.
4am
(repeat)
Listomania
Episode 5Comedians Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill and Roisin Conaty plus musician and The Voice UK coach Ricky Wilson join Susan Calman.
4:30am
(repeat)
All The Young Dudes
Series 1, Episode 4 - Girls TalkAfter meeting an old school friend, Moira takes Helen and Maria out for the night whilst Patrick, Billy and Joe go on a stag night for someone they don't know. The time they spend apart strengthens everyone's relationships.
5am
(repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 6, Episode 4 - Cheese CricketDespite his assumption that somewhere in the vaults of the National Health Service can be found statistics for injuries sustained in the kitchen as a result of the dash to turn the wireless off at 6.30, Ed finds himself a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.
5:30am
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 11, Episode 1 - BlythThe comedian travels to the former coal town of Blyth in Northumberland, meeting the locals and learning of its history, including its industrial legacy and its role in the first and second world wars. He also presents his findings to a local audience in the form of a stand-up show at the Phoenix Theatre.