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Radio schedule Tuesday 17th May 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 2

Rehearsals for the town talent night are well underway, with some of the worst acts ever seen on stage. Recently divorced Jan has a surprise visit from neighbour and ex-teacher Mary, and finds they have more than an untidy hedge in commmon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 6, Episode 2 - William and the Musician

Martin Jarvis performs the second of two comic classics at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, joined by violinist Sophie Mather who plays Zevrier's music.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 23 - The Six Ingots of Leadenhall Street

On the trial of Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne, Detective Neddie Seagoon joins an unusual brass band.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Actors Cometh

A party of actors come to the school and Mrs. Rudd ventures out into the 'marketplace'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 4

Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Mark Steel, Amy Gledhill, Michael Deacon and Angela Barnes to reflect on the State Opening of Parliament and to say farewell to the iPod.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.4, Thanks for the Memory: George is surprised when everyone seems to have forgotten his 70th birthday, even Roy, who only offers to buy him a bag of chips on the way home - but it is a pretence to conceal a big surprise for the occasion, and despite the evening's entertainment, the significant milestone brings back emotional memories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 23 - The Six Ingots of Leadenhall Street

On the trial of Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne, Detective Neddie Seagoon joins an unusual brass band.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Actors Cometh

A party of actors come to the school and Mrs. Rudd ventures out into the 'marketplace'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 4 - Meeting Seventy-One

Joining John Lloyd and Sally Phillips are comedian Sindhu Vee, geneticist Sir Paul Nurse and the former editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.4, Thanks for the Memory: George is surprised when everyone seems to have forgotten his 70th birthday, even Roy, who only offers to buy him a bag of chips on the way home - but it is a pretence to conceal a big surprise for the occasion, and despite the evening's entertainment, the significant milestone brings back emotional memories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 2

Rehearsals for the town talent night are well underway, with some of the worst acts ever seen on stage. Recently divorced Jan has a surprise visit from neighbour and ex-teacher Mary, and finds they have more than an untidy hedge in commmon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 6, Episode 2 - William and the Musician

Martin Jarvis performs the second of two comic classics at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, joined by violinist Sophie Mather who plays Zevrier's music.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 1 - Black Country

Daphne begin the second series of the most extravagant sketch show on the airwaves by launching at a pub deep in the Black Country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 23 - The Six Ingots of Leadenhall Street

On the trial of Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne, Detective Neddie Seagoon joins an unusual brass band.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Actors Cometh

A party of actors come to the school and Mrs. Rudd ventures out into the 'marketplace'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 6, Episode 2 - William and the Musician

Martin Jarvis performs the second of two comic classics at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, joined by violinist Sophie Mather who plays Zevrier's music.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Nick Revell Show

The Nick Revell Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Moving

The writer ponders moving in with his girlfriend, and which geranium is sexiest?

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Love Marriage By Monica Ali

Episode 2 - Revelations

Yasmin is struggling to keep up with family revelations, first from her brother, then her mother, and worst of all from Joe...

BBC Asian Network 11pm (repeat)
Asian Network Comedy. Tommy Sandhu. Copyright: BBC

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 1 - 2022 Special

Nikita Kanda and Mistah Islah present the first Asian Network Comedy special in three years, featuring Tez Ilyas, Raul Kohli, Fathiya's Comedy and Daman Bamrah, as well as music from Bambi Bains.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 18 - Galloping Gourmet And Merthyr Motoring, With Andi & Miquita Oliver

Fi and Jane are joined by Andi and Miquita Oliver. Topics include their recent journey to the Caribbean for BBC Two, rally driving and spending time in a Victorian workhouse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Turning Cheeks

Stephen talks about the arguments between his family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Danger sports - and chicken terrorists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 4 - Meeting Seventy-One

Joining John Lloyd and Sally Phillips are comedian Sindhu Vee, geneticist Sir Paul Nurse and the former editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 2.4, Thanks for the Memory: George is surprised when everyone seems to have forgotten his 70th birthday, even Roy, who only offers to buy him a bag of chips on the way home - but it is a pretence to conceal a big surprise for the occasion, and despite the evening's entertainment, the significant milestone brings back emotional memories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 2

Rehearsals for the town talent night are well underway, with some of the worst acts ever seen on stage. Recently divorced Jan has a surprise visit from neighbour and ex-teacher Mary, and finds they have more than an untidy hedge in commmon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 6, Episode 2 - William and the Musician

Martin Jarvis performs the second of two comic classics at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, joined by violinist Sophie Mather who plays Zevrier's music.

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