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Radio schedule Friday 26th August 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Robert Bathurst

The Golden Age

Episode 1

A series of mysterious deaths brings the police to the BBC. What could be causing people to die in front of their wireless sets?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 1 - The Writer In The Van

Maggie gets Ed a writing gig on Your Motorhome Magazine. This turn of events not only furnishes him with a small but steady income, but also a new home with floral upholstery, carpet on the ceiling and the advantage of letting him and his companion Elgar celebrate the freedom of the open road.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress Night

The fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 2 - The Doctor

The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mucking In. Image shows from L to R: Archie (Tony Gardner), Beatrix (Morwenna Banks), Cicely (Alison Steadman), Ben (Nigel Planer)

Mucking In

Episode 6 - Hold Your Horses

Natalie Truss wants to use part of the farmland for a new equestrian venture, threatening the very survival of Ben's farming enterprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress Night

The fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 2 - The Doctor

The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 12, Episode 1

This week, Lynn Ferguson returns to BBC Radio Scotland for a flying visit, bringing her son along for his very first job at the festival. Australian drag act Reuben Kaye has had a flying festival, and shares his stories of celebrity weddings and of mistaken identity with Basil Brush. Completing the panel is Canadian stand-up John Hastings, how brings a new level of competitiveness to the game. He's just started a new relationship, and demonstrates his deep knowledge of AC/DC.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Robert Bathurst

The Golden Age

Episode 1

A series of mysterious deaths brings the police to the BBC. What could be causing people to die in front of their wireless sets?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 1 - The Writer In The Van

Maggie gets Ed a writing gig on Your Motorhome Magazine. This turn of events not only furnishes him with a small but steady income, but also a new home with floral upholstery, carpet on the ceiling and the advantage of letting him and his companion Elgar celebrate the freedom of the open road.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC

Party's Over

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Crown

Drama follows Henry in the form of an actor trying to get under his skin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress Night

The fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 2 - The Doctor

The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 1 - The Writer In The Van

Maggie gets Ed a writing gig on Your Motorhome Magazine. This turn of events not only furnishes him with a small but steady income, but also a new home with floral upholstery, carpet on the ceiling and the advantage of letting him and his companion Elgar celebrate the freedom of the open road.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Episode 2.1, Is It Time for a Relaunch and Glorious Comeback?: The comedian takes a mind-bending trip through the history of pop music, considering the fine art of making a comeback. Robin Ince has a few suggestions and Alfie Joey can't keep quiet about Lindisfarne, while Mitch decides a new look will do his career wonders.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
28 Acts In 28 Minutes

28 Acts In 28 Minutes

Series 1, Special - Edinburgh Festival Special

In each episode, John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Robert Bathurst

The Golden Age

Episode 1

A series of mysterious deaths brings the police to the BBC. What could be causing people to die in front of their wireless sets?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 1 - The Writer In The Van

Maggie gets Ed a writing gig on Your Motorhome Magazine. This turn of events not only furnishes him with a small but steady income, but also a new home with floral upholstery, carpet on the ceiling and the advantage of letting him and his companion Elgar celebrate the freedom of the open road.

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