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Radio schedule Friday 21st January 2022

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 4

It is appraisal day in the offices of Smile5. Only Sailesh has prepared, the others plan to use various other crackpot methods to sail through.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem

This week, Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket, the problem with noisy eaters and much more.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 10

Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh provide the answers.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.2: President Hoover's cottage sparks debate and Stumpy collects signatures.

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

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bag

Sam and the rest of the crew struggle to contain an anarchic party of seditious school children. But Dev sees a golden business opportunity in profiting from the kids' snack money. Meanwhile a bag falls from the luggage rack, injuring a passenger, who turns out to work for the rail regulator. Sam struggles to appease him, in order to avoid a damning report.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 10, Episode 3

This week there's a sporting theme to the panel. Mark Nelson is joined former men's Scotland Team Captain Colin Hendry, who looks back fondly on some of the biggest moments in his playing career, whilst legendary ski jumper from the 1988 Olympics Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards shares his unexpected successes outside of the sporting world. Completing the fantastic panel is comedian and TV host Zoe Lyons, who goes a long, long way for spicy noodles that she ultimately regrets whilst on the move.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 10

Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh provide the answers.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.2: President Hoover's cottage sparks debate and Stumpy collects signatures.

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 4

It is appraisal day in the offices of Smile5. Only Sailesh has prepared, the others plan to use various other crackpot methods to sail through.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem

This week, Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket, the problem with noisy eaters and much more.

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

The News Quiz

Series 107, Episode 4

This week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland and Hugo Rifkind. They try to make sense of a week of big dogs, pork pies and red meat.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 4

Robin is starting like his life in a parallel universe as a married man. But he is completely thrown when the children's entertainer he has booked for his son's birthday party turns out to be comedian Arthur Smith from his old universe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem

This week, Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket, the problem with noisy eaters and much more.

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

Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica

Episode 3: Henry opens volume three, with poems about drinking and British Rail.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 1, Episode 2

An art discussion turns into Newsnight Review; we learn of poo loos in the office; rats are brought to Chingley Hall for the first time; and Carole has to make a presentation - but just ends up with clay tits.

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 4

Sketches include a plea for donations to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals, the heartbreaking story of a little wooden boy who is ever so slightly annoying, and what to do at work if you suspect you have a decadent colleague. Plus a clip from the lazy writers' exciting new drama, Thatcher: The Years They Haven't Done Yet.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 10

Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh provide the answers.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.2: President Hoover's cottage sparks debate and Stumpy collects signatures.

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 4

It is appraisal day in the offices of Smile5. Only Sailesh has prepared, the others plan to use various other crackpot methods to sail through.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem

This week, Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket, the problem with noisy eaters and much more.

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