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Radio schedule Friday 28th January 2022

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 5

This week, The Headset Set receive the news that their colleague Dan has died. They react in their usual callous and manipulative way. Meanwhile, Ralph the trainer has a new trainee in Philip the artist.

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 3 - The 'Resting Bitch Face' Problem

Marian and Tara talk about serial bad-boy dating, what your face says about you, a missing mojo, personal grooming issues and much more.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work at a camp that is testing a new weapon - a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.3: Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 4 - Gilbert

When First Class Steward Gilbert discovers his step-sister is a passenger on the train, he's forced to spend the journey hiding from her. It seems that his whole life Gilbert has been living a lie. Meanwhile, Sam must contend with a carriage full of Roundheads on their way to a re-enactment of the Battle of Naseby, armed with a collection of very realistic pikes.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work at a camp that is testing a new weapon - a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 10, Episode 4

This week Mark welcomes one of the country's best actors, Jordan Young, who regularly appears in Scot Squad and River City, although he shares a great story about when he nearly didn't make it on stage. Comedians Jo Caulfield and Anuvab Pal complete the panel, each with fantastic stories from their lives. Anuvab tells us about when he was thirty feet above the stage for the entire show, and Jo makes friends at a party like only she can.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.3: Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 5

This week, The Headset Set receive the news that their colleague Dan has died. They react in their usual callous and manipulative way. Meanwhile, Ralph the trainer has a new trainee in Philip the artist.

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 3 - The 'Resting Bitch Face' Problem

Marian and Tara talk about serial bad-boy dating, what your face says about you, a missing mojo, personal grooming issues and much more.

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

The News Quiz

Series 107, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman is joined by guests including Nish Kumar, Rachel Fairburn, Neil Delamere and Isabel Hardman. They try to make sense of a week of war mongering and cake ambushes.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work at a camp that is testing a new weapon - a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire.

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

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

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 3 - The 'Resting Bitch Face' Problem

Marian and Tara talk about serial bad-boy dating, what your face says about you, a missing mojo, personal grooming issues and much more.

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

Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica

Episode 4: Henry's concluding volume covers BCB Radio 4, sex and a mime burglary.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan

Great Lives - Spike Milligan

Writer and poet Henry Normal nominates the surreal comic and Goon Spike Milligan for BBC Radio 4 biography series

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 1, Episode 3

Peter and his wife make clear their dislike of Tony Blair; plastic clip-on celebrities are presented to Dragon's Den; and the Isle of Mann is revealed as being more boring than eating tissues.

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 5

Sketches include how to leave your body to evil, a date with a slightly disappointing superhero, the perils of compulsory workplace drinking, and the god of Easter Island puts a brave face on an unwanted gift.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Ballylenon

Episode 5.3: Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 5

This week, The Headset Set receive the news that their colleague Dan has died. They react in their usual callous and manipulative way. Meanwhile, Ralph the trainer has a new trainee in Philip the artist.

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 3 - The 'Resting Bitch Face' Problem

Marian and Tara talk about serial bad-boy dating, what your face says about you, a missing mojo, personal grooming issues and much more.

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