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Radio schedule Monday 3rd January 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 5

The nation's favourite wireless entertainment pays a visit to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 6

George and Kate's first night out since baby arrived doesn't go well.

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

The Phenomenon Squad

Special - Pilot

Brabazon's task is to investigate his superiors, using hand-picked officers. Unfortunately, the hand that picked them belongs to his boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedy quiz returns, hosted by Rhod Gilbert. With team captains Chris Corcoran and Lloyd Langford and guests Rob Deering and Tom Craine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.4: Pamela realises all the men in her life have been hopeless - including Merv - and finds comfort in a women's group.

Radio 4 12pm
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 6

George and Kate's first night out since baby arrived doesn't go well.

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

The Phenomenon Squad

Special - Pilot

Brabazon's task is to investigate his superiors, using hand-picked officers. Unfortunately, the hand that picked them belongs to his boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedy quiz returns, hosted by Rhod Gilbert. With team captains Chris Corcoran and Lloyd Langford and guests Rob Deering and Tom Craine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.4: Pamela realises all the men in her life have been hopeless - including Merv - and finds comfort in a women's group.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 5

The nation's favourite wireless entertainment pays a visit to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Secondary Phase, Episode 4 - Fit The Eleventh

An episode in which our heroes do a lot of running and digging.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 3, Episode 1

In this new series of the sketch show performed by an all-female cast, you'll meet a fairy tale Princess fending off a presumptuous Prince and a pushy Mam who never gives up.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 6

The antidote to panels returns to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 6

George and Kate's first night out since baby arrived doesn't go well.

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

The Phenomenon Squad

Special - Pilot

Brabazon's task is to investigate his superiors, using hand-picked officers. Unfortunately, the hand that picked them belongs to his boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 5

The nation's favourite wireless entertainment pays a visit to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

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

Life With Lederer

Episode 5, The Holiday: It's something longed for, but will Helen enjoy going on holiday?

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
A Wet Handle

A Wet Handle

Episode 3: Runaway teaspoons and the spelling of marmalade.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 107, Highlights Special - Best Of 2021

Andy Zaltzman raids the 2021 archive to remember amongst other things, a man in a horned helmet running around the Capitol Building, the leader of the opposition not being allowed into a pub and Britain's favourite alpaca.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Inside Alan Francis. Alan (Alan Francis)

Inside Alan Francis

Episode 1

Alan realises he must have done something wrong to annoy his long-suffering girlfriend, Jane, but cannot remember what it is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Secondary Phase, Episode 4 - Fit The Eleventh

An episode in which our heroes do a lot of running and digging.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedy quiz returns, hosted by Rhod Gilbert. With team captains Chris Corcoran and Lloyd Langford and guests Rob Deering and Tom Craine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.4: Pamela realises all the men in her life have been hopeless - including Merv - and finds comfort in a women's group.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 5

The nation's favourite wireless entertainment pays a visit to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

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