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Radio schedule Thursday 17th February 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 1, Episode 2 - Approval

The family wrestle with various needs for approval from others as Mike's parents come to stay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Simon Callow

Plum House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Black Pudding

The offer of an honorary degree at a less than prestigious ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral, as he questions whether he has wasted his life. The team call on the chief psychiatrist to the academic profession, the radical Doctor Bloch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 2 - ...of Love, Sex & Marriage

David Jason explores the romantic world around us.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 2 - Stake Capital

Having lost everything in backing his daughter Kate's vineyard, Julius Hutch is beset with final demands on all sides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fatal Distraction

Robert Wilson encounters a young flame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 2 - ...of Love, Sex & Marriage

David Jason explores the romantic world around us.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 2 - Stake Capital

Having lost everything in backing his daughter Kate's vineyard, Julius Hutch is beset with final demands on all sides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fatal Distraction

Robert Wilson encounters a young flame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 1, Episode 2 - Approval

The family wrestle with various needs for approval from others as Mike's parents come to stay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Simon Callow

Plum House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Black Pudding

The offer of an honorary degree at a less than prestigious ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral, as he questions whether he has wasted his life. The team call on the chief psychiatrist to the academic profession, the radical Doctor Bloch.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Comedy Legends. Barry Cryer. Copyright: 3DD

Cryering With Laughter: A Tribute To Barry Cryer

Jack Dee hosts a tribute to the legendary comedian, writer and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue stalwart Barry Cryer.

Union Jack 7pm
60 min
Dead British

Dead British

Episode 7 - Lord Horatio Nelson

This week the team bring back the great admiral. Lord Nelson reveals all about his naval strategy, hatred of polar beard, his famous catchphrase and his loves. Pus the famous song of his time: "I've Only Got One Arm, But I Can Still Party With One".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 2 - ...of Love, Sex & Marriage

David Jason explores the romantic world around us.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Capital Gains

Series 1, Episode 2 - Stake Capital

Having lost everything in backing his daughter Kate's vineyard, Julius Hutch is beset with final demands on all sides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Simon Callow

Plum House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Black Pudding

The offer of an honorary degree at a less than prestigious ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral, as he questions whether he has wasted his life. The team call on the chief psychiatrist to the academic profession, the radical Doctor Bloch.

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

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jampoa

This week Brian recounts his travels in the country of Jampoa, where the currency is fame and schmoozing is an art form.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Unsafe Space

Unsafe Space

Episode 1 - Pilot

Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate and comedy from voices new to Radio 4. Also featuring #OscarsSoWhite activist April Reign, and Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy talking to comedian Simon Evans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Where To, Mate?

Where To, Mate?

Series 1, Episode 2 - "...you're coming in, you're coming out..."

Bernie picks up Milton again and they discuss the merits of cosmic ordering, Ben tries to help a lad come out to his dad, and Saj takes a dog for a poo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Joseph Morpurgo

Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour

Episode 2 - The East End

Joseph presents a walking tour of London's historic east end, which is explored through its pubs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 4 - Mutants

Bad-tempered Bob Fossil is creating new mutant animals to keep investors interested in his zoo. A whale the size of a peanut might sound like a good idea, but zookeeper Howard Moon's not happy with the way things are going.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fatal Distraction

Robert Wilson encounters a young flame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Wilsons Save The World. Image shows from L to R: Lola (India Brown), Maxine (Kerry Godliman), Cat (Mia Jenkins), Mike (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: BBC

The Wilsons Save The World

Series 1, Episode 2 - Approval

The family wrestle with various needs for approval from others as Mike's parents come to stay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Simon Callow

Plum House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Black Pudding

The offer of an honorary degree at a less than prestigious ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral, as he questions whether he has wasted his life. The team call on the chief psychiatrist to the academic profession, the radical Doctor Bloch.

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