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Radio schedule Wednesday 17th August 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse. Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Episode 3

Stephen Fry gives smug thanks to God, and Matthew Wolf and Martin Jarvis become mute mime artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Anneka Rice

Anneka Has Issues

Episode 4 - Alzheimer's

It's a disease that affects so many of us and caring for two parents with Alzheimer's has left Anneka with bittersweet memories of time spent in the parallel universes they inhabited.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie Stall

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Any Other Business

Any Other Business

Episode 4

Local govenment capers in Chesbury. Small-town comedy starring John Duttine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Wedding

Culture-clash comedy set between a traditional and a new, more modern Jewish synagogue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie Stall

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Any Other Business

Any Other Business

Episode 4

Local govenment capers in Chesbury. Small-town comedy starring John Duttine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Wedding

Culture-clash comedy set between a traditional and a new, more modern Jewish synagogue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse. Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Episode 3

Stephen Fry gives smug thanks to God, and Matthew Wolf and Martin Jarvis become mute mime artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Anneka Rice

Anneka Has Issues

Episode 4 - Alzheimer's

It's a disease that affects so many of us and caring for two parents with Alzheimer's has left Anneka with bittersweet memories of time spent in the parallel universes they inhabited.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 2 - The Second Chronicle

Agar prepares to set forth on his adventure, until he gets an ear-bashing from his mother.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, comedian Katherine Ryan shares her love of the Kardashians; and Radio 1 DJ Greg James introduces Joe to the world of cricket. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (Very Obsessed Person) - Mattie Faint, curator of the Clowns' Gallery And Museum in Dalston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Sally Magnusson explores the family life of Glaswegian comedian Johnnie Beattie, whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She meets his eldest daughter Maureen, who recalls some of the comical moments she enjoyed while growing up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie Stall

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Any Other Business

Any Other Business

Episode 4

Local govenment capers in Chesbury. Small-town comedy starring John Duttine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Anneka Rice

Anneka Has Issues

Episode 4 - Alzheimer's

It's a disease that affects so many of us and caring for two parents with Alzheimer's has left Anneka with bittersweet memories of time spent in the parallel universes they inhabited.

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

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 3, Episode 1 - American Immigrants

Paul looks at the sheer volume of history that has been created since Series 2, including Brexit, every celebrity in the world seeming to pass away, and the election of Donald Trump. He also looks at the contributions to American culture of immigrants, including iconic clothing, iconic entertainment, and iconic icons.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Misguided Meditations

Misguided Meditations

Episode 2 - Wintery Wonderland

In this episode, get ready for a bizarre wintery tale of a snowman's quest.

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

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Diabolical ways to look after your money.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jayde Adams in Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Jayde Adams. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Series 1, Episode 8 - Ivo Graham

Jayde Adams and guest Ivo Graham uncover the story of a building's residents turning on their own concierge, and where the middle-aged go to dance in Canterbury.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Alex Edelman's Peer Group. Alex Edelman. Copyright: BBC

Alex Edelman's Peer Group

Series 4, Episode 4 - New Relationships To Old Things

Alex Edelman is unexpectedly upset when his parents come to sell the family home, and things are not made any better with the simultaneous arrival of lockdown.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 2, Episode 5

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Feet Down Under

Michael Feydeau -TV's much loved Inspector Niblett - and crime expert, David Pershore probe a strange death by cutlery back in 1824.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 2 - The Second Chronicle

Agar prepares to set forth on his adventure, until he gets an ear-bashing from his mother.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Maureen Beattie: Sally Magnusson explores the family life of Glaswegian comedian Johnnie Beattie, whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She meets his eldest daughter Maureen, who recalls some of the comical moments she enjoyed while growing up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Wedding

Culture-clash comedy set between a traditional and a new, more modern Jewish synagogue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse. Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Episode 3

Stephen Fry gives smug thanks to God, and Matthew Wolf and Martin Jarvis become mute mime artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Anneka Rice

Anneka Has Issues

Episode 4 - Alzheimer's

It's a disease that affects so many of us and caring for two parents with Alzheimer's has left Anneka with bittersweet memories of time spent in the parallel universes they inhabited.

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