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Radio schedule Sunday 28th August 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dame Hilda Bracket and Dr Evadne Hinge. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Fyffe, George Logan. Copyright: BBC

The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 1, Episode 1

Twenty-five years since opening a Yorkshire village's community centre, the Dr and the Dame are invited back to mark its silver jubilee. Hilda is convinced they are expected to perform, but Evadne's not nearly so sure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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Take It From Here

Dick Bentley and Jimmy Edwards get into audience research, then take part in a court drama.

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

Coming Alive

Episode 2.6, Out of the Mouths of Babes: Terry and Sandra battle to win support from the local council to keep the community centre going, and Gail wins everyone's heart with her show-stopping performance.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 12, Episode 1 - Nottingham

Mark visits Nottingham, a contrarian city, full of heroes, rebels, caves and lovers of mushy peas. He learns about local legends, Robin Hood, Lord Byron, DH Lawrence, Brian Clough, and the most famous of all, Frank the xylophone player. He looks at the history of the Luddites, the cheese riots and visits three pubs that are all the oldest in the country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Theatrical Impresario

Milton attempts to become a theatrical impresario, but the people from a rival company are trying to destroy his dreams.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 8, Episode 3 - Lucretius

A six-book poem on philosophy and physics? Sounds a bit dry? Lucretius's contemporaries and poetic descendants raved about it, even Cicero, who is mean about everyone. With Professor Llewelyn Morgan and Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Theatrical Impresario

Milton attempts to become a theatrical impresario, but the people from a rival company are trying to destroy his dreams.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 2 - Diabetes Day

Ed's trip to the hospital for his annual health check gives him inspiration for his Your Motorhome column.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Theatrical Impresario

Milton attempts to become a theatrical impresario, but the people from a rival company are trying to destroy his dreams.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 1, Episode 4 - About Dating

Nathan Caton struggles with his family, who disapprove not only of his career, but also of his girlfriend. Can he persuade them to accept either?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Mastering The Universe. Image shows from L to R: Sally Grace, Dan Tetsell, Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French), Lucy Montgomery, Christopher Douglas. Copyright: BBC

Mastering The Universe

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holidays

This week's Mastering The Universe looks at how to extract the maximum emotional leverage from the most precious two weeks of the year, the annual holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 3.6, Transport: Lady Bagshot claims on her insurance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Theatrical Impresario

Milton attempts to become a theatrical impresario, but the people from a rival company are trying to destroy his dreams.

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