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Radio schedule Friday 7th January 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 2

A new phone system causes chaos at the mail-order catalogue company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 2

Robin Lightfoot has awoken in a parallel universe - not only does he have a family, but two half-brothers, both called Ian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

In The Red

Episode 7

Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 1 - Coffee

It's day one of a new franchise and train manager Sam has high hopes for their maiden voyage, even if the new bosses insist her role is to 'enhance the onboard travel experience'. But the marketing team's offer of free coffee for ALL customers soon threatens to derail the smooth running of the service. Meanwhile passengers struggle to escape the clutches of the automatic toilets...

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 5 - If Not For You

John is still mounting nightly patrols to try and catch the village lurker and it's a nasty surprise when their identity is finally revealed.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 2

Robin Lightfoot has awoken in a parallel universe - not only does he have a family, but two half-brothers, both called Ian.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 10, Episode 1

This week Mark has a sparkling line up of guests, each with incredible stories from the past year. Grant Stott shares some hot backstage gossip from his new role in River City, Chris Barron from hit 1990s band The Spin Doctors tells a cracking story from touring with one of the biggest bands in the world, and Rachel Jackson has landed the acting role of her life, but not everything is as it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

In The Red

Episode 7

Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 2

A new phone system causes chaos at the mail-order catalogue company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 107, Episode 2

This week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Katie Perrior and Ahir Shah. They look at the smallprint on Keir Starmer's 'contract with Britain', rate Boris Johnson's new look, and discuss Novak Djokovic's double fault.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 2

Robin Lightfoot has awoken in a parallel universe - not only does he have a family, but two half-brothers, both called Ian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

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

Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica

Episode 1: Henry Normal presents a mixed salad of satirical poetry. His guests are Atilla the Stockbroker and Su Andi.

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 5 - If Not For You

John is still mounting nightly patrols to try and catch the village lurker and it's a nasty surprise when their identity is finally revealed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 7, Episode 6

Satan has worked how to return Baby Patrick to Earth behind God's back. But God has eyes in his back and is now feeling pretty wrathful.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 2

An exciting new reality show uses soap stars, cutting edge surgery and some horses in Make Me a Celebrity Centaur; we learn all about the forecasters' secret weapon, the 'Weatherbrain'; and the dramatic story of Jeremiah Internet and the first ever 'at' sign. Plus, where are we going to put all those Gurkhas?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

In The Red

Episode 7

Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 2

A new phone system causes chaos at the mail-order catalogue company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

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